Melia Zanzibar Hotel - Kiwengwa (Zanzibar)
-5.953621, 39.367796Overview
5-star beachfront resort in Kiwengwa with exclusive The Level amenities
Rooms & The Level
Melia Zanzibar's accommodations range from Garden View rooms to Beach Villas, with The Level offering a separate lounge, private infinity pool, and dedicated beach services. Guests in The Level bungalows gain access to an adults-only pool and a private restaurant serving made-to-order breakfast and dinner. The Romance Pavilion includes a spacious balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean, while Beach Villas provide direct access to the sand.
Dining
The property has 7 restaurants: The Spice Market for buffet, Gabi Beach for lunch on the sand, and The Jetty restaurant perched over the sea for seafood dinners. The Level restaurant offers table-service meals with hot dishes and mimosas at breakfast. Special Swahili evenings and beachfront lobster dinners are available with advance booking.
Wellness & Activities
The on-site spa provides African-inspired treatments, a sauna, and a fitness center with ocean views. Water sports include kayaking, windsurfing, diving, and snorkeling, all available from the hotel's private beach. Guests also use a tennis court, table tennis, billiards, and can join walking tours or movie nights.
Families & Entertainment
The kids' club offers supervised activities, a playground, and feeding sessions with the hotel's turtles and donkeys. Evening entertainment features live music, traditional dance performances, and a weekly beach barbecue. A separate children's pool and kid-friendly buffet options are available at all restaurants.
Location
Melia Zanzibar sits on a private stretch of white sand along Kiwengwa's northeast coast, with the nearest reef for calm swimming. Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 50-minute drive away, and Kichwele Forest Reserve is 11 km from the hotel. The property also provides a complimentary shuttle to the beach and a car hire service for excursions.
- Exclusive The Level: Private infinity pool, lounge, and beach services
- Dining: 7 restaurants featuring The Jetty over water and Gabi Beach
- Wellness: Full-service spa with African-inspired treatments and sauna
- Activities: Water sports, tennis court, kids' club, and evening entertainment
- Location: Private beach on Zanzibar's northeast coast, 50 min from Stone Town
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
50 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds / 1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Bathtub
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Room size:
50 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds / 1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Bathtub
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Room size:
59 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds / 1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Infinity pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- All inclusive
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Public Bath
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Ocean view
- Partial View
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
- Curtains
Essential information about Melia Zanzibar Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 261 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.9 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 49.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kisauni, ZNZ |
Location
- City landmarks
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