We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Melia Zanzibar

5.0 of 5
P.O. Box 3140, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
Hotel amenities
Melia Zanzibar
Ranked #2 of 11 hotels in Kiwengwa
Enter dates & see best prices*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

246 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveler rating
    154
    55
    23
    11
    3
Date Rating
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

We stay at Melia Zanzibar for week in March. Review a lot of information before to come about the Hotel and the destination, we were pleasently surprised in everything. Zanzibar is very beautiful place with wonderful nature. The Hotel is located on the first line of the Ocean, the territory is very big but comfortable. We were greeted by very... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Melia Zanzibar. I have taken the liberty of sharing your positive compliments and feedback to the rest of the team; especially on the food, outlets, rooms, grounds, ambience, live music, friendliness of the staff and general services at large. I am delighted that you found the... More

Dar es salaam
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

You guys are amazing! We had a great time over the Easter break at Melia Zanzibar! Everything from the party at the Jetty and Gabi Beach party was awesome. Pool bar service was great, many congrats to Mr. Mohamed and his team! You guys are something else. Without forgetting our swift booking experience for accommodation as well as Gabi Beach... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Dear Guest Warm greetings from the Spicy Island of Zanzibar! Thank you for trusting Melia Zanzibar to be your recent Easter break destination. Your constructive and positive remarks are of great importance to us, we take them as a tool which pushes us to deliver more and meet our guest's expectations. We are overwhelmed to hear that you discovered what... More

Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

The scenery is great, but the service is not of a 5 stars. The food also is not great. The staff is not well trained. On the pool side there are no enough waiters. When you finally get to order drinks or food, it take forever to get served. I was disappointed.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
April 28, 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Melia Zanzibar and that you loved our hotel. On a different note, I sincerely do apologize for were we lacked in details to meet your expectations during your stay. Regards the performance of our staffs, please be assured that, we provide a continuous training sessions to... More

Winnipeg, Canada
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Fantastic resort on East Coast. The service and quality of this place was fanatastic. The staff from check in to Security staff were great! I want to especially recognize John who was working the Service desk, he was unbelievable ; friendly, helpful and always smiling. He is a great asset to the hotel. We had a Romance Pavilion which while... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Oxford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

If you want a relaxing break, this is definitely the place to go. We have just returned from a 7 night stay at the Melia. The hotel was quite luxurious. We were expecting to upgrade when we got there, but the basic room was so comfortable we didn't need to and we have no idea what they would do to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
March 18, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post this excellent feedback about your stay at Melia Zanzibar. Great to read you found our hotel very luxurious offering attractive, good value and that you could take advantage of all its benefits. We are happy you found especially the breakfast, meal plans, fabulous rooms with all décor inside and amazing... More

London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

My stay at the Melia Zanzibar was good, but of course it could have been amazing. The location is good, in a quiet area of Zanzibar Island, far from the nearest town, which to me was good but not to some people - just pointing out. The room is very spacious, comfortable, with a lot of storage space. The bathroom... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
March 15, 2013

Dear Guest Thank you so much for such a delightful review concerning your recent holiday at Melia Zanzibar. We are pleased that you found your stay with us to be the best experience in Zanzibar that you have had. I have shared your comments with our team which has lifted their spirit of working harder. We look forward to welcoming... More

Osnabruck, Germany
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

I stayed for 4 nights at this hotel. The hotel it self is very nice (nice pool, the jetty is great and the rooms in general are very good). My room the shower could use at two spots new paint, but this is really minor issues. The food at the buffet was good, nothing special. The snacks at the jetty... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 2
John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
March 14, 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for your recent stay at Melia Zanzibar. I would like to thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. On a different note, I would like to apologize for any inconveniences you encountered and made your stay uncomfortable. Concerning the performance of our staffs, please be assured that, we provide a continuous training sessions... More

Portland, Maine
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

The resort is located in a fantastic spot. The views from the rooms are really gorgeous and make you just want to laze away the day getting lost watching the clouds go by while you dip your toes in the water. I stayed in a large suite that was really magnificent. The furniture is well made and decorations in the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
March 1, 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recognising the level of service we offered during your stay. We are delighted that you have enjoyed your overall stay with us. I do hope we can have the pleasure to welcome you back again in the near future. Warmest Regards More

Bolzaneto
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

Melia Zanzibar offers a beautiful location with an excellent resort infrastructure that includes a Spa with an impressive service. The rooms are very spacious with a double shower (indoor and outdoor) with high quality furnitures. This is not the only resort we have seen in Kiwenga but for sure it seems one of the best maintained. Notice that the resort... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
March 1, 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to write your review and recognising the level of service we offered during your stay. We are delighted that you have enjoyed your overall stay with us. I do hope we can have the pleasure to welcome you back again in the near future. Warmest Regards More

Zanzibar, Tanzania
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

A warm and friendly greeting at the door with chilled face towels and cold fruit juice at reception at check in. From there we just spoiled and treated like kings and queens. We stayed in the terrace rooms with their own little balcony, lovely large bathroom with both indoor and outdoor shower with all the usual mod-cons. House keeping went... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
March 15, 2013

Dear Guest, Warm greetings, we are cerebrating to read your positive review on the trip advisor. Thank you for taking your time to provide feedback of your recent stay with us at the Melia Zanzibar. We are delighted to hear that you loved the security and the safety during your stay with us, there are so many wonderful activities to... More

Doubletree by Hilton Resort Zanzibar - Nungwi
Great value on a similar hotel
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in or near Kiwengwa
Romantic
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa 4.5 of 5 stars 227 reviews
Luxury
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 297 reviews
Good for business
Mashariki Palace Hotel
Mashariki Palace Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 103 reviews
Near the beach
Diamonds Star of the East
Diamonds Star of the East 5.0 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1982645?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d523527?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1985434?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2157558?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Also consider these accommodations in or near Kiwengwa
Essque Zalu Zanzibar 5.0 of 5 stars 170 reviews Next Paradise Boutique Resort 5.0 of 5 stars 221 reviews The Z Hotel Zanzibar 4.5 of 5 stars 452 reviews The Residence Zanzibar 5.0 of 5 stars 188 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2076584?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1465867?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1148051?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2038075?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 11 hotels in Kiwengwa, ranked by popularity

Been to Melia Zanzibar? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Melia Zanzibar

Also Known As:
Melia Zanzibar Hotel
Melia Zanzibar Hotel Kiwengwa
Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Kiwengwa
Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Hotel
Melia Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Address: P.O. Box 3140, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Kiwengwa
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Kiwengwa
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Kiwengwa
#5 Family Hotels in Kiwengwa
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This Indian Ocean archipelago with its white sandy beaches is located 35 km off the Tanzanian main land. The Melia Hotel and Resort is the Zanzibar's leading international resort, situated on the north-east coast of the island, featuring world class luxury. The hideaway resort offers 110 rooms, 7 private villas,7 Front Pavillion Made by African Style an exclusive beach club and a romantic Jetty Bar above the Indian Ocean. The hotel is perfect destination for honeymoon or wedding vacations as well as meetings & incentives. ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Hotels.com, Expedia, Booking.com, Sol Melia, Agoda, Tingo, Venere and Orbitz so you can book your Melia Zanzibar reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Melia Zanzibar, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Melia Zanzibar
Enter dates & see best prices* (from our partners)
Show Prices