Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for service, location and value.
8.6567Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, at Kiwengwa.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Luxurious Amenities
Melia Zanzibar, located in Kiwengwa, offers a luxurious experience with its private beach, outdoor pool, and tennis court. The hotel also boasts a fitness center for guests to enjoy during their stay.
Elegant Rooms
The guest rooms at Melia Zanzibar are designed for comfort and convenience, featuring tea/coffee facilities, private bathrooms, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms even offer terraces and stunning sea views for a truly relaxing retreat.
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 567 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.2
- Service9.7
- Location9.2
- Rooms8.1
- Amenities8.7
- Value9.1
- Food & drink6.7
Guests mention
Friendly staffBeautiful sceneryGood amenities
NikolausAustriagibt besseres für den Presi
1 km zum Strand,
Unklar, wo man in welcher Buchungskategorie easen lann
Ernest KouameCISituation géographique nourriture
Le retard dans le transport
DAVIDNigeriaFantastic tourist residence. Very professional staff.
The environment and accommodation
Nothing specific
SharmaUnited Arab EmiratesWonderful holiday
It was just magical
BrunoFranceSéjour de rêve … et conforme à ce qu’on peut en attendre.
La pension complète associée à l’essentiel des excursions à faire sur l’île .
Les menus sont toujours identiques ou presque . Après huit jours, on a tout goûté .
MohammadUnited KingdomFood poisoning
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please note that a credit card corresponding to the name on the booking is required at check-in. All cots are subject to availability. When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The hotel has 3 swimming pools: an outdoor pool for all guests, a pool in the spa, 1 (+16) and a pool in The Level area (only for The Level +16 guests). Please be informed that, starting from October 1, 2024, all foreign visitors to Zanzibar are required to purchase a mandatory travel insurance policy. This insurance is designed to protect guests during the stay and covers medical emergencies, evacuation, lost luggage, and more. The insurance must be purchased online before arrival, and it is available at a cost of USD 44 per person. Guests can obtain the required insurance through the official website: https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/. We recommend completing this purchase prior to travel to ensure a smooth entry into Zanzibar. We are upgrading our facilities ahead of our upcoming reopening as Gran Meliá, ensuring that the work does not affect your stay and maintaining the highest standards at all times.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Meliá Zanzibar
What time is check-in and check-out at Meliá Zanzibar?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Meliá Zanzibar allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Meliá Zanzibar?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Meliá Zanzibar have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Meliá Zanzibar?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Meliá Zanzibar have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Meliá Zanzibar?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Can I check in late at Meliá Zanzibar?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Meliá Zanzibar?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Meliá Zanzibar?
Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa.
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