Melia Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
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On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun loungers
Ocean Front Romance Pavillion | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
7 restaurants, breakfast served
Ocean Front Romance Pavillion | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬
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Room options

Melia Terrace Room Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Melia Garden Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Ocean Front Romance Pavillion

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bungalow, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room (3 Adults)

  • 1259 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

The Level Supreme Ocean Front

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa

  • 4306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (3adults)

  • 4306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+1)

  • 4306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+2)

  • 4306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

The Level 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

  • 5856 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

The Level 3 bedroom Ocean Villa

  • 16189 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Room (The Level Beach Pavillion)

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Level 2 Bedroom Beach Pavilion

  • 3003 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room (Melia with Garden (2+1))

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Room, Terrace (Melia Interconnected)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

The Level Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room with Terrace

  • 538 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Garden Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room with Terrace (2+1)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Garden Room (2+1)

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

The Level 1 Bedroom Ocean Villa

  • 3767 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Level Grand 3 Bedroom Ocean Villa

  • 6771 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

The Level Grand 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

Located within a leisurely stroll of Kiwengwa Beach, Melia Zanzibar is within a few miles (5 km) of Mapenzi Beach. This 174-room, 5-star hotel has 3 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 7 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 19 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Melia Zanzibar

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Guests of Melia Zanzibar have access to a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a gym. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 78 per person one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and ceiling fans.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 6 treatment rooms. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 7 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gabi Beach
  • Jetty Lounge
  • Spices
  • Tamu Restaurant
  • The Library

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
The hotel has 3 swimming pools: an outdoor pool for all guests, a pool in the spa for guests age 16 and older, and a pool in The Level area for guests age 16 and older booked in the The Level guestrooms.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 78 per person (one-way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Melia Hotel Zanzibar
Melia Zanzibar
Zanzibar Melia
Melia Zanzibar Hotel Kiwengwa
Melia Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Melia Zanzibar Hotel
Melia Zanzibar Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Kiwengwa
Melia Zanzibar Hotel
Melia Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Melia Zanzibar Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Melia Zanzibar?

Melia Zanzibar provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Melia Zanzibar?

As of Oct 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melia Zanzibar on Oct 13, 2025 start from $463.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Melia Zanzibar?

This hotel is located in Kiwengwa within a short 8-minute walk of Kiwengwa Beach. You'll also find Mapenzi Beach and Muyuni Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Melia Zanzibar?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Melia Zanzibar?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include aromatherapy, body treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Melia Zanzibar have a casino?

No, Melia Zanzibar doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Melia Zanzibar?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Melia Zanzibar?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as 3 outdoor pools and a poolside bar with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Are there hot tubs at Melia Zanzibar?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Melia Zanzibar have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Melia Zanzibar has 7 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Does Melia Zanzibar allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Melia Zanzibar.

Are there connecting rooms at Melia Zanzibar?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Melia Zanzibar?

The closest major airport to Melia Zanzibar is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 20.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Melia Zanzibar?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony or a furnished patio where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.

Does Melia Zanzibar offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Melia Zanzibar if that's in your vacation plans.

Melia Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 260 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice although the food quality did not meet a 5 star standard. The food at the buffet and pool bar were very low quality and I was indeed surprised by the small variety of options. The rooms were nice and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sehr freundliches Personal, schöne Anlage, leider nicht direkt am Strand
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Obioma

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A superb stay. Book now you will not regret it.

This was an exceptional stay. The accomodations at The Level were beautiful and clean and beyond what I expected. Every detail was considered e.g. The toiletries were top notch and the room had everything you could need including beach blankets beach bags, umbrellas, steamer for your clothes.The list is endless. The pool areas ( there where several) were comfortable relaxing and clean and there were several activities, games and excursons. The Spa is amazing and the gym had everything one needs. The staff were friendly and the service impeccable from reception, restuarant service, housekeeping and the guys driving the shuttles within the resort. The grounds were beautiful and quiet with accress to a large expanse of the coastline. The only thing that needs improving is the food. For the cost and the level of excellence in other aspects of the resort, the food offerings need to be improved in terms of range of options and flavour. I also koted that there were some kids in the adults only section. They were well behaved and did not bother me but others may not appreciate it. Neither of these, would stop me from going back in a heartbeat. one of my best vacations ever.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely cosy retreat private hotel

Melia was a beautiful hotel with a very cosy room. The room was modern designed, private and was very comfortable. It offered the perfect solo retreat for me. A few observations, the level had signs that said adults only yet saw alot of children playing around the pool and breakfast there. 2ndly i think the front desk lady has to educate guests about the advantages of the level properly and not only the map of the premises. I felt like i missed out on a few priviledges the level offered that i wasnt informed about. 3rdly i feel the level guests should have access to the beach cabanas on a first come first serve basis. After paying almost 800 pounds for one night stay i thought it was abit weird to still be charged to use the beach cabana bed for only 30min when i wanted to one morning. The pier food was just o, i had higher expectations The overall hotel premises is nice and cosy and i would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

olusegun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

sibel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is very beautiful and staff are really friendly . Favourite chill area was the Gabi beach where we had a good view of the blue waters of the indian ocean ,good music and food.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was so great !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

The property is beautiful and spacious. Unfortunately, our shower never heated properly despite multiple requests to the front desk. Maintenance came several times to address the water heater, but it wasn’t fully resolved until our last day, which was the fourth day of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tully

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Otis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Awesome!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tumaini

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff is beyond terrible and untrained. Needs massive improvements across the board or not worth the cheapest or most expensive room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good resort except for mosquitoes Had to see Zanzibar, so great. for ocean views.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jianhong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
some of the staff service is a bit slow, need to be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor service, overall not worth it

We arrived to our garden view room and it had a strong smell of mildew. We also could hear every word of the couple staying in the room across from ours as they were having a a highly emotional argument. We also found out that our all inclusive was not really all-inclusive, there were several restrictions such as room service is not included. We quickly realized this entire place was overrated and over priced. With all of that we decided we wanted to upgrade since we were already there and all the other resorts were booked. Khalfa, the hotel manager at the time, gave us a very hard time getting an upgrade. Hotels.com was no help either. We were willing to pay the difference between what we paid for our room and the new room which was around $250/night. Khalfa instead charged us more than double that and said it was hotel policy to add an upgrade fee of an extra $300/night regardless of the difference in price...with no consideration of our initial experience. Our new room was better... Did not have the mildew problem but we also didn't have the sea view as advertised and it was really hot in the room... We could never cool the room down sufficiently. Food was ok, drinks were ok, beach was nice but several steps to climb to get there. Don't come here if you're looking to have any fun... This resort is strictly for relaxation. The transportation cost from hotel to other areas like Stone Town was more expensive than we expected($50 each way for a 40min ride).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing. The basic room is fantastic, spacious and comfortable. I will definitely recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

amal

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023