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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
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7 restaurants, breakfast served
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Ocean Front Romance Pavillion | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬
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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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Melia Garden Room

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

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Ocean Front Romance Pavillion | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Ocean Front Romance Pavillion

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

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Bungalow, Ocean View

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

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Family Room (3 Adults) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Room (3 Adults)

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

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The Level Supreme Ocean Front

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa

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

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The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (3adults)

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

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The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+1)

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

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The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+2)

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

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The Level 2 bedroom Ocean Villa | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

The Level 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

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

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The Level 3 bedroom Ocean Villa | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

The Level 3 bedroom Ocean Villa

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

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Room (The Level Beach Pavillion) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room (The Level Beach Pavillion)

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Level 2 Bedroom Beach Pavilion | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

The Level 2 Bedroom Beach Pavilion

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

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Room (Melia with Garden (2+1))

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

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Room, Terrace (Melia Interconnected)

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

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The Level Sea View Room

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

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Premium Room with Terrace

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Premium Garden Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Premium Room with Terrace (2+1)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Premium Garden Room (2+1)

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

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The Level 1 Bedroom Ocean Villa

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

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The Level Grand 3 Bedroom Ocean Villa | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

The Level Grand 3 Bedroom Ocean Villa

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

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The Level Grand 2 bedroom Ocean Villa | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

The Level Grand 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 52 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 52 min drive - 21.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪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 dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melia Zanzibar on Nov 27, 2025 start from $307.5, 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 Pwani Mchangani Beach and Muyuni Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park 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, mani/pedis, massages, and body treatments.

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 guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony 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.

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