Name: Meliá Zanzibar
Address: Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa, Tanzania, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
Rating: 7.38

Guest reviews

7.4

Good

Based on 451 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

3%

Couple

62%

Family

17%

Group

11%

Solo

4%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across many reviews, Melia Zanzibar stands out for its gorgeous grounds, ocean views, and especially warm, attentive staff, though feedback on dining and certain maintenance details is mixed, and the remote location means longer transfers and fewer nearby options.

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10

Issa

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

amazing, sets the standard for luxury, the staff were all great and kind and made our stay memorable. Book with confidence

2

Rainghardt

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff support was absolutely lacking. 0 client orientation and poor training on restaurants. We have to call 5 times to get shampoo in the room and although we pay all inclusive, at the end of our stay the bar man at the library bar asked us to pay…. Worst stay in a hotel. Do not stay here, plenty of options in Zanzibar, Melia should not be rated as a 5 starts hotel.

10

Mark Adrian

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Initially we had some issues with our villa and with the condition of its balcony, which was due for refurbishment as the neighbouring villa was being worked on - so it wasn’t a great start, however the staff were attentive and sorted us out by relocating us a brand new private villa which in one word was WOW! Everything else was excellent and would most certainly recommend.

10

Sulaiman

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful place , felt like heaven , we had a perfect experience, felt in love with the place and the team of the hotel were welcoming and helpful .

10

Zahrah Aminah

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This is my second time staying at Meliá, and it won’t be my last. It’s not only because the hotel and grounds are beautiful. It’s the staff, they are exceptional, they’re the most friendly, smiley, professional and provide amazing service. Every room is cleaned twice a day and I’ve left valuables lying around and everything has always been safe. My only complaint this time was that there was no working light in the shower but other than that everything was 10/10.

Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa, Tanzania

Location

With a stay at Melia Zanzibar in Kiwengwa, you'll be on the beach and 6 minutes by foot from Kiwengwa Beach. This beach hotel is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Nungwi Beach and 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Kendwa Beach.

Kiwengwa Beach(0.3 Miles)

Mapenzi Beach(2.3 Miles)

Pwani Mchangani Beach(2.9 Miles)

Muyuni Beach(4.6 Miles)

Pongwe Beach(7.3 Miles)

Kigomani Beach(8.6 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 12:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room.

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of USD 78 per person (one-way). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

The hotel is located on the beach and is just 0.5 km (0.3 miles) from Kiwengwa Beach. It is also approximately 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Nungwi Beach and 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Kendwa Beach.

Yes, the hotel features three outdoor swimming pools, including a pool in the spa for guests aged 16 and older, and a pool in The Level area for guests aged 16 and older. The pools are available seasonally.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property does not allow pets or service animals. Information regarding the availability of extra beds or cribs is not specified.

Meliá Zanzibar

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