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#6 of 27 hotels in Kiwengwa
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The Melia Hotel and Resort is Zanzibar's leading international resort, situated on the north-east coast of the island. Melia Zanzibar is built on a 40 acre estate with a beautiful beach of pearlescent white sand lapped by warm ocean waters, 300 meters long, situated at the very end of the property to procure the perfect combination with nature. The resort is ringed by a natural coral reef, making bathing a relaxing and safe experience. The hotel is the perfect destination for honeymoon or wedding vacations as well as meetings & incentives.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Diving
Babysitting
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Poolside bar
Snorkeling
Tennis court
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
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Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
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24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
Private beach
Additional bathroom
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Private balcony
Minibar
Refrigerator
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Kiwengwa 200 Tanzania
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Over priced hotel . Room size smaller than the Toilet size : Room No .1302 I stayed . Room very very basic and not comfortable as have no sitting area and the mosquito net wrapped around bed makes it difficult to view our etc . What wonders is the oversize toilet area with cramped seat & shower space . What is the purpose of such a size with useless vacant space in toilet . Mirror shelf also not practical for ease & purpose . Any way resort public areas are good however has to be at the price charged US 400 per night I paid for bed & breakfast . Staff indeed is tooo too good . Resort is sprawling and one has to travel up to 1 km or more for Lunch at Gabhi Restaurant .
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded 6 days ago
Dear Venture823410, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I am truly sorry to hear that we did not manage to meet your expectations on this occasion. We have a great variety of rooms category in our resort and I am completely sure we would have found a more suitable room for you, one that suits your needs; if we had known your feedback during your stay. We are glad that you enjoyed the hospitality of our team. I remain at your entire disposal. Kind regards, Daniel Florido Cabrera Guest Experience Manager
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Went there for 8 days for our honeymoon and never wanted to leave this piece of heaven! The hotel is amazing and huge! The room was really nice with one negative side: noisy Air Conditioner! We told them about it and they want it to move us to other rooms, but unfortunately they all had the same issue!!!! No vanity kits in the room unless you ask for it. One night we ordered one golf car from our room to go to the level restaurant, they refused to send us one and told us to walk to the reception to get one. These were small details, we enjoyed our stay and wished we could stay more. Khamis, a guest exprience officer, was very helpful and friendly, he offered us a romantic dinner when he knew we were honeymooners and he was the one who tried finding us another room because of the AC noise! He made our stay more enjoyable. The food in all of their restaurants was really good. The staff around the pool and beach were really friendly too:) they taught us how to play the bao game and we ended up buying it! …
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Nov 27, 2022
Dear CelineKassis, Thank you for rating us on TripAdvisor. We are truly glad that you have enjoyed your stay at Melia Zanzibar. I will personally make sure to share your comment with our colleague Khamis. We look forward to welcoming you back in Zanzibar. Kind regards, Daniel Florido Cabrera Guest Experience Manager
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absolutely beautiful place to stay and visit, lovely staff who really do care about the guests. They earn very little , but not once did i feel like their attentive personality was wanting something in return. so many people i’d like to thank, Margaret from guest experience, Ali, Richard and Bahana to mention a few, we shall return, if only to see you all again
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Dollars seem to be preferred. Don’t be afraid to haggle over prices
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Response from Daniel Florido, Guest Services / Front Office at Meliá Zanzibar
Responded 1 week ago
Dear hullcity11, It is always a delight to read such a heart warming comment. Thank you for kind words towards all our team members and I will make sure to share it with each one of them. You will be welcome with open arms if you ever decide to visit us again. Ahsante sana! Kind regards, Daniel Florido Cabrera Guest Experience Manager
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It was Amazing. Our Holidays was perfect in this Hotel. Service was all the Time great. All employees are so friendly there. And we really have to thanks Mr. Rishi he helped us all the time and made everything for our happiness.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Jet26783400018, Please allow me to thank you for the time invested to share your comments and for the kind words towards our team members. We are glad to hear that you have had a great time in Zanzibar and that you enjoyed our facilities. Karibu tena! Kind regards, Daniel Florido Cabrera Guest Experience Manager
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Absolutely amazing !!! TLDR: Amazing Hotel, Location, Food/Drinks, Service... a Dream. Wedding in Zanzibar, Honeymoon in Melia Zanzibar “The Level Oceanfront Romance Pavilion”. In case you plan your Honeymoon here I can 100% recommend these Pavilions, it costs a bit extra but worth every cent. Beside the great interior and privacy of the location you have an amazing view on the ocean, you wake up in the morning to enjoy the sunrise or just sit on your balcony and enjoy listening to the waves. The whole Hotel area is beautiful and well maintained. The area is huge and there is a lot to explore. You can take a golfcart to go around but definitely a walk form main area to the beach should be on your list. It is not only a nice walk but also has a lot of interesting areas about local flora and fauna. Gabi Beach is wonderful and gives you the tropical feeling. White sand and beautiful ocean. Service is available on the beach or at the pool and you can always get some nice refreshing drinks. The Hotel offers various Restaurants which all have the individual charm. “Spice Market” offers Breakfast and Dinner, it is usually buffet and you should check out the Swahili one. The Pool Bar offers Snacks during Lunch time, but the “Gabi Beach Restaurants” is the place to be, a la carte, located at the beach. Another must go is the “Jetty Restaurant”, a la carte sea food with fantastic view on the ocean. If you are Level guest you can also visit “The Level Restaurant” or “Aqua Restaurant” both are a la carte and have amazing food. The service in all places is top notch, food amazing, drinks amazing, staff amazing. Beside Beaches/Restaurants and Pools the Hotel also offers a SPA / Gym area. Gym is very well equipped, next to the Gym is another small pool, not many people there so if you want to spend a quite day here is your chance. I can only recommend to book “The Level” option. You have more Restaurant/food/drink variants included in the package and you have access to another pool area. We really enjoyed the calm and relaxing atmosphere which was present there during the whole day. There is not much commotion, you can just relax your mind & soul. There are also many other activities within the Hotel complex, Yoga/Pilates, Watersports, chess, Darts, you name it. The staff might also come to you to play a game of Boa with you, you should give it a try 😊 10/10 would definitely come back, many Thanks to the whole Staff, it was an amazing experience. asante sana!…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear humsbums, Thank you very much for sharing your experience on TripAdvisor. I am absolutely certain that other users will find your comment of tremendous help as it guides you through in such detail that it almost feels you are already here! We truly appreciate that you have had a wonderful stay with us and certainly it would be a great pleasure to welcome you back in this Island of wonders. Ahsante sana. Kind regards, Daniel Florido Cabrera Guest Experience Manager
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After a long and tiring journey, we were picked up at the airport late at night and immediately taken to our room in The Level. All kinds of tasty tapas and a bottle of bubbles were waiting for us in the room… that’s how coming home feels like… We were allowed to stay in one of the beautiful pavilions that the Level has. A very nice room, equipped with everything you need AND with sea view. We were often approached with “Hey you are back… welcome back… glad to see you again… how are you and the family back home?” And for sure we were happy to be back in our beloved Meliã Zanzibar (our home away from home) to see the many familiar but also new happy faces, to feel the warmth and love of everyone; happy to see and to learn that they still enjoy working at the Meliã Zanzibar. What’s also worth mentioning is that sustainability is not an empty word at the Meliã Zanzibar, as we noticed year after year in the many changes/improvements that have been made. Staying at The Level exudes tranquility, but you will be served without delay and with a broad smile from early in the morning until late in the evening. We enjoyed the tranquility, the many walks, the sublime food in Gabi Beach, The Level, The Jetty, The Aqua, the Valentine’s event, the Spices restaurant, the many drinks at the pool and in the bars, and especially the beautiful smile from the super sweet & professional staff across the entire domain. This was the 11th year we spent vacation in this eminent hotel, we are not just friends but over the years we have become a close family, WE LOVE YOU ALL! We refuse to mention individual names as we fear forgetting someone as that would be unfair. But from the bottom of our heart, we would like to thank everyone who contributes to making the Meliã Zanzibar such a Heaven on Earth. See you next year, dear ones…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Filip, Please allow me to get a bit personal while replying to your comment as you have both become one of our most beloved guests. It is always a great pleasure to welcome you back to your home away from home. Our entire team appreciates your kindness, gratitude and your warmth year after year. We know how special Zanzibar is for you and I can assure you this love is reciprocated. A year flies by and in no time we will be seeing each other again. Karibu Tena. Kindest regards, Daniel Florido Cabrera Guest Experience Manager
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This hotel is a Gem. The most wonderful staff I have ever came across they are Beautiful kind and very happy. This hotel blew us away. Spotlessly clean. Amazing food. We loved the Jetty, Just a beautiful setting with fabulous food. The main Hotel beach is called Gabi beach. Truly stunning. The restaurant on the beach is just fab, with so much choice. I loved the fisherman’s Pizza. We visited the level which really was on another level ( I thought it would be hard to beat the rest of the hotel because it was faultless) the accommodation was fabulous. Food sublime. The pool area fabulous. Every single member of staff from gardener, security guard ,Dala Dala drivers ,waiters bar service,reception could not be more pleasant with the most genuine smile and greeting. I must give a great shout out to the beautiful Lilian, she works everywhere and looked after us so well. One more shout of was to the lovely Dai who was so patient in showing me how to play Bao. ( which I am now addicted)He has the level pool running like clockwork. We did stay on an all inclusive basis and I have to say the drinks were fabulous. The wine was South African and very nice. I couldn’t pick fault. All I can say is don’t hesitate to book this hotel, we will most definitely be back. Thank you so so much…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear H8230QPcarolinem, It is such a delight to read a comment with such enthusiasm and positivity. Please allow me to personally thank you for the way you describe our team and for the special mention to our colleague Dai. They will surely appreciate it. We are glad that your stay met all your expectations and if you decide to come back we will welcome you with open arms. Karibu Tena. Kind regards, Daniel Florido Cabrera
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Cannot rate this hotel highly enough. You are made to feel incredibly welcome from the second you arrive until the second you leave. We stayed in a garden room and believe me when I say the photos on the website don’t do it justice. The rooms are huge and have everything you could possibly need. The food is great and there is always something for everyone. Highly recommend having lunch at Gabi beach, beautiful setting and great food. Special shout out to Hassan from the restaurant, he remembered a specific request my husband made and ensured that this was carried out every evening. Every member of staff we encountered was friendly and genuinely seemed happy to be at work. Would definitely return!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Tipping is not expected but the service is so good you may find you want to. I would advise...
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Mozzer82, We are delighted to see that you have had a wonderful stay at Melia Zanzibar. Please allow me to thank you for sharing your feedback on TripAdvisor and for the special mention to our colleague Hassan. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Ahsante Sana! Kind regards, Daniel Florido Cabrera Guest Experience Manager
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A great experience in an expansive 4KM beachfront plot to relax after 10 days of intensive safari The accommodation is of a high standard with a professional, well motivated team throughout. Recommend going all inclusive at The Level.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Recommend upgrading to a room within The Level area at the Southern end of the complex. The pool...
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Response from Daniel Florido, Guest Services / Front Office at Meliá Zanzibar
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Will, Thank you very much for your kindest review. We are delighted to see that you loved your experience at The Level and we are all very pleased to see that you found the staff excellent. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the future, we remain at your complete disposal. Best Regards Stevan Cochennec Room Division Manager
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I stayed at this hotel for a week with my friends and was amazed by the location the beaches are clean and rooms are huge. Rooms need little renovation though. What makes the place amazing though is the staff the warmth in there service. The staff at gabi are very friendly, food is amazing and have lot of variety and choices. I would like to mention couple of people name Valerie and Paul at breakfast are very attentive and chef Peter at jetty. Also Rishi the manager took good care of us and notice every is single detail. We will be back soon.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Daniel Florido, Guest Services / Front Office at Meliá Zanzibar
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear guests, Thank you so much for your lovely review after your recent stay at Meliá Zanzibar. It is extremely pleasant for all of us to know that you found the place amazing. We are also delighted to to read that Rishi and the entire staff were so friendly and helpful. Please feel free to contact us for any further enquiry, we would be more than happy to assist. Kindest Regards Stevan Cochennec Room Division Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$387 - $542 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
TanzaniaZanzibar ArchipelagoZanzibar IslandKiwengwa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
159
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meliá Zanzibar
Which popular attractions are close to Meliá Zanzibar?
Nearby attractions include Kiwengwa Beach (2.3 miles), Kiwengwa Caves (3.0 miles), and Mussa Abasi Village Spice Farm Kisongoni (4.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Meliá Zanzibar?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Meliá Zanzibar?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Meliá Zanzibar?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Meliá Zanzibar?
Conveniently located restaurants include La Base JungleKite, La Capannina Zanzibar, and Zan View Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Meliá Zanzibar?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Meliá Zanzibar have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Meliá Zanzibar offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Meliá Zanzibar have airport transportation?
Yes, Meliá Zanzibar offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Meliá Zanzibar?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Meliá Zanzibar offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.