Melia Zanzibar, Kiwengwa (Zanzibar) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa (Zanzibar), Tanzania, 00200

Rooms and villas

Meliá Zanzibar offers rooms and private villas. A deluxe room provides a private terrace, a king-size bed or two twin beds, direct access to tropical gardens, and a semi-outdoor covered shower. The Melia Room with Partial Ocean View and Terrace (59 m²) includes a private balcony and a bathroom with a shower and a bathtub; connecting rooms are available. The Level Oceanfront Romance Pavilion (45 m²) features 'makuti' aesthetics and a bathtub overlooking the ocean. The Level Grand Suite Zanzibar (117 m²) provides a bedroom, bathroom, lounge with a dining table, a desk, and two private balconies with garden and partial ocean views. The Level One-Bedroom Villa (400 m²) has a bedroom, kitchen, separate lounge, a private infinity pool with a deck, and a tropical garden. The Level Ocean View 2 Bedroom Villa (544 m²) includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private pool with a terrace, and a tropical outdoor shower. The Level Ocean View 3 Bedroom Villa features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a lounge with a guest restroom, a dining area, a kitchen, a private infinity pool, a deck, and an outdoor shower. The Bungalow Ocean View (65 m²) features a bedroom, a private terrace with a swing, and a bathroom with a covered semi-outdoor shower. The Level Beach Pavilion is set among palm trees and offers views of Gabi Beach from the terrace. The Level Two-Bedroom Beach Suite is an adults-only suite with two bedrooms, a terrace with ocean views, and two bathrooms with a sink, shower, and bathtub. The Level Sea View Room (42 m²) includes a bedroom, a shower, and a relaxation area. Rooms come equipped with USB chargers, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms also include a pillow menu, ironing service, an espresso machine with capsules, and premium beverages. Villas include a separate lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, a guest restroom, individually controlled AC, two TVs, a premium minibar, and hot beverage making facilities.

Dining experiences

Meliá Zanzibar features six restaurants and five bars. Spices offers cuisine combining Mediterranean dishes with Arab and African spices. The Jetty Lounge, located in the middle of the ocean, serves snacks and Zanzibar cuisine. Gabi Beach offers grilled meats, seafood, salads, and wood-fired pizzas. The Library Bar serves beverages. The Level Lounge offers à la carte breakfast and a gourmet menu with Swahili, Indian, Asian, seafood, Mediterranean, and Arabic dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options incorporate Swahili ingredients like coconut, cassava, plantains, and karanga. Traditional Swahili classics like biryani, chapattis, mahi mahi, grilled meats, and seafood curry dishes are available. The Lounge offers à la carte breakfast and drinks. Guests can choose to experience a standard all-inclusive service.

Leisure activities

The property has a 300-meter pearlescent white sand beach. Guests have exclusive access to The Level Lounge, an infinity pool, a deck, and a private beach. Activities include beach volleyball and canoe trips. A Platinum experience includes Priority Pass access to over 850 VIP lounges worldwide. The spa offers massages to maintain hydration and enhance collagen and elastin. Guests can access a private The Level infinity pool.

Location and access

Meliá Zanzibar is located on the north-east coast of Zanzibar, in Tanzania, 45 km from Stone Town, and 50 km from Kisauni. The hotel provides access to beaches and local culture. Transportation to Gabi Beach, which is 1 km from the main lobby, is available via golf buggies every 15 to 20 minutes.

Hotel services

Meliá Zanzibar offers meeting facilities with technology and an open-air Amphitheatre. The Level provides personalized service. The hotel has received the Travellers' Choice Prize from TripAdvisor. Services include room service, high-speed Wi-Fi, butler service, minibar, and private check-in/check-out. Meeting rooms are equipped with audiovisual equipment and high-speed Wi-Fi. The Level Lounge provides a selection of premium-brand spirits and non-alcoholic beverages and à la carte breakfast.