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Melia Zanzibar

5.0 of 5
P.O. Box 3140, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
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Melia Zanzibar
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brussels
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31 reviews 31 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I could not say anything bad about this resort. Perfect for couples that seek relax and isolation. Nice design hotel with superbe views, a jetti restaurant in front of the indian ocean, friendly staff, good food and price according to category. For those that want to flavour local culture obviously there might be better spots.

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John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear Mr Carlosmatt Thank you very much for taking time to post review on Trip Advisor. We are very pleased that you enjoy very well you are holiday in Zanzibar especially to our Hotel Melia Zanzibar Hotel and Resort it was a wonderful experience having you here for the holiday. We are grateful for your feedback and in particular your... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I’ve stayed in this hotel end of April beginning of May this year, the Hotel is very well located and the employers are normally very friendly and welcome you very well, even with some difficulties in understanding you due to language barriers (Swahili vs English or French). However, not everything it’s so good, visiting the Hotel in the low season... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

There's no much more to add to what has been said in previous comments. A great hotel, great location, great service, fabulous people. It's only fair to recognize the work of several members of the staff (I think it's a first time in my comments I do this) Swimming pool bar: Regina, Veronika, Mosses. Gabi Beach and restaurant: Betty, Suleiman,... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The Hotel's location is amazing on the East Coast of Zanzibar, no corals on the beach and the view is amazing in addition to the huge land scape for the hotel around 43 hectares makes the experience even better. There are a lot of things to do in the hotel and the surroundings, the staff are very friendly and well... More

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John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking time to post your rave review about your recent stay at Melia Zanzibar. We are glad to hear that you loved the location of the hotel which is one of the best in Zanzibar; we are also pleased to learn that you enjoyed the beautiful landscape of our property, activities, facilities, services, and... More

Sines, Portugal
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Excellent for relax. Everything was good, since the food, the room, service. The beach is excellent (Gabi beach) with great water in terms of temperature, color, sand, everything. The hotel offers very pleasant spaces to relax and admire the nature. It features a SPA with a very good quality. It is possible to make sport too. The service was very... More

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John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you for choosing Melia Zanzibar as your recent holiday destination and for taking the time to review our property. Your input is greatly appreciated of which we are delighted that you had a wonderful experience especially on the food, rooms, facilities, services, Gabi beach, friendliness and professionalism of the staffs. At Melia Zanzibar we work for... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We spent two weeks in January 2013 at the Melia on the Zanzibari East coast. The hotel is very well managed, with highly motivated staff (partly from Germany). The food was superb, in particular the indian style buffets of the nepalese-indian chef. The two Kasach/Russian musicians entertained us with classical vocal and violin pop music and were never boring even... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

We've only just left and I'm using the free wifi at Zanzibar airport (little traveller tip!) to say what an amazing time we spent at Melia. The hotel grounds are stunning. It's huge and so well landscaped with gorgeous vistas of the Indian Ocean. The food in the main restaurant and other bars/restaurants is great too with enough variety to... More

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Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

we stayed in Melia, Zanzibar over the Easter holidays with my husband and our 5 months old baby and it was such bliss..lovely staff who payed attention to small details and made even our baby enjoy his holiday.. good food, beautifully set rooms with a view of the ocean.hotel is on a large piece of land so we could find... More

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John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Melia Zanzibar. I have taken the liberty to share your positive feedback to the rest of the team; especially on the food, beauty and cleanness of the room, grounds, ambience, friendliness of the staff and general services. I am delighted that you found the hotel to... More

Fort Worth, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I stayed at the Melia, Zanzibar for 4 days in 2012, and I loved every moment of it. I found the service provided by my valet to be attentive but not imposing, my ocean-view (a little obscured by palm trees) suite was lovely (though I would have liked to see some furnishings on the rooftop patio which I almost felt... More

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John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for sharing your moment with us and your comment through trip advisor. I have shared your positive feedback with entire team; they are all thrilled with your compliments. It is our highest priority to provide our guests with exceptional services, high quality of care and protection from each part of the hotel. Our professional... More

Istanbul, Turkey
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31 reviews 31 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed there during our honeymoon. Place is really romantic, especially if you stay at the bungalows by the sea.. Enjoying delicious cocktais by the pool and the beach was lovely. The ambiance was really nice all around. The food at the beach was very good but the buffet in the main restaurant was so so, should be much better... More

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John E, Guest Relations Manager at Melia Zanzibar, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for your detailed feedback about your experience at Melia Zanzibar posted on Trip Advisor, and also for choosing our hotel to be your option during your holiday. I am very happy to learn that you really had a good experience at our hotel. We have carefully read and noted your comments about the buffet in main... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Melia Zanzibar Hotel
Melia Zanzibar Hotel Kiwengwa
Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Kiwengwa
Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Hotel
Melia Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Address: P.O. Box 3140, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Kiwengwa
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Kiwengwa
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Kiwengwa
#4 Family Hotels in Kiwengwa
Price Range: £££
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This Indian Ocean archipelago with its white sandy beaches is located 35 km off the Tanzanian main land. The Melia Hotel and Resort is the Zanzibar's leading international resort, situated on the north-east coast of the island, featuring world class luxury. The hideaway resort offers 110 rooms, 7 private villas,7 Front Pavillion Made by African Style an exclusive beach club and a romantic Jetty Bar above the Indian Ocean. The hotel is perfect destination for honeymoon or wedding vacations as well as meetings & incentives. ... more   less 
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