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    Melia Zanzibar

    1,910 reviews
    #2 of 12 Hotels in Kiwengwa
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    Kiwengwa, Tanzania
    (929) 207-1033
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5 1,908 reviews
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Amazing place !

    A wonderful resort with exceptional and very friendly staff.Very good and varied food, room cleaning and a swimming pool with a superb view of the ocean. We felt great! I repeat, the staff impressed me. I want to mention Khamis who is part of the...More

    Thank adinadanescu
    Hotel's Favorite
    Reviewed May 22, 2018
    Perfect for rest!

    Zanzibar is an Island in Tanzania, Africa, and have all characteristics of the continent. You will find poverty in all directions you look for, during the journey until the resort, that is in the opposite side of the island. Melia is a very nice resort...More

    1  Thank Fernando Cesar M
    Response from Arthur Leopold L, Guest Relations Manager at Melia ZanzibarResponded May 29, 2018

    Dear fcmanfrin83, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us ! We are happy to read from you that you enjoyed your stay with us and will share your feedback to our teams. We regret if you did not enjoy your all inclusive...More

    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Lunch at Gabi Beach

    As with the rest of Zanzibar paying a visit to different resorts is normally very welcoming, unfortunately this isn’t the case with Hotel Melia. We came here as a family as we were highly recommend it and were “scoping it out” as our next destination...More

    Thank Legohead9
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Melia

    Nice hotel, though old with old furniture and appliances. Staff super friendly and always smiling. Location was nice but due to the low tide is not possible to swim in the sea. Spent the day by the nice swimming pool.More

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    Thank dsuperman
    Response from Arthur Leopold L, Guest Relations Manager at Melia ZanzibarResponded 2 days ago

    Dear dsuperman, Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We are happy that you found our hotel nice, however be assured that we took well note of your remark regarding the appliances and furnitures. We look forward to welcoming you again soon, Best...More

    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Paradise within a Paradise

    After a week of Safari and couple of days exploring Stone Town; we were looking for a place where we can relax and take It easy. Melia Zanzibar provided just that and even more. The Villa is well equipped and the resort is beautiful and...More

    Thank nabilz
    Response from Arthur Leopold L, Guest Relations Manager at Melia ZanzibarResponded yesterday

    Dear nabilz, On behalf of the entire Meliá Zanzibar team and especially Yusuf, Winnie, Abdallah, Mohamed, Monica, Ghaleb, and Chef Alan, Thank you so much for your amazing and lovely review! Be assured that your comment will be shared and it has been a pleasure...More

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    Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
    Beachfront
    Free Internet
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    Spa
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    Free Parking
    Business Center with Internet Access
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    Breakfast Available
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    Air Conditioning
    Refrigerator in room
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    $412 - $1,770 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Family Hotel in Kiwengwa
    #2 Luxury Hotel in Kiwengwa
    #2 On the Beach Hotel in Kiwengwa
    #2 Spa Hotel in Kiwengwa
    #3 Romantic Hotel in Kiwengwa
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    $412 - $1,770 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Family Hotel in Kiwengwa
    #2 Luxury Hotel in Kiwengwa
    #2 On the Beach Hotel in Kiwengwa
    #2 Spa Hotel in Kiwengwa
    #3 Romantic Hotel in Kiwengwa
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      Ellie S
      July 27, 2018|
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      Response from Arthur Leopold L | Property representative |
      Dear Ellie S, Greetings from Meliá Zanzibar and thank you for your message ! Please note that the All Inclusive package is included in the superior room category. Therefore, we invite you to check online the rates of these... More
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      July 26, 2018|
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      Response from Mike D | Reviewed this property |
      I agree with the previous answer. Just present the card that you want to pay with when you check in.
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      July 26, 2018|
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      Response from amy_leia | Reviewed this property |
      I’m not sure as we booked through a travel agent-I suggest email the resort they will answer you relatively quickly
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