Lodge · Zanzibar
The Melia Zanzibar
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Zanzibar, the Melia Hotel offers a tropical paradise with its sandy white beaches, coral reefs, and crystal blue waters. Elevating the vacation experience, it provides personalized services curated to guests' needs. With an array of food and beverage outlets, guests can explore and indulge in culinary delights. Additionally, the hotel offers a well-being space inspired by African techniques and traditions, ensuring a holistic retreat for mind and body.
About the lodge
An overview of The Melia Zanzibar.
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Zanzibar, the Melia Hotel offers a tropical paradise with its sandy white beaches, coral reefs, and crystal blue waters. Elevating the vacation experience, it provides personalized services curated to guests' needs. With an array of food and beverage outlets, guests can explore and indulge in culinary delights. Additionally, the hotel offers a well-being space inspired by African techniques and traditions, ensuring a holistic retreat for mind and body.
Highlights
- Tropical paradise accommodation
- Personalized services
- African and Tanzanian cuisine
You Should Know
Children of all ages are welcome at the hotel.
The Details
Meliá Zanzibar, a luxurious beachfront resort on Tanzania's eastern coast, offers a range of accommodations designed to cater to various tastes and needs. Set amidst lush tropical gardens and overlooking the Indian Ocean, the resort provides a serene and picturesque escape.
Rooms and Suites: The resort features elegantly designed rooms and suites, all equipped with modern amenities to ensure comfort and convenience. These include standard rooms, romantic pavilions, family rooms, and the exclusive The Level rooms, which offer enhanced privacy and premium services. Each room boasts contemporary decor with Swahili-inspired touches, spacious interiors, and private terraces or balconies with stunning views.
Dining and Facilities
Guests at Meliá Zanzibar can enjoy a variety of dining options, from international buffets at Spices Restaurant to gourmet meals at the beachfront.
Tamu
Immerse yourself in a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant heritage of Swahili culture. Each dish at Tamu offers a taste of the region's history and diversity, showcasing the unique flavors and traditions that define this extraordinary cuisine.
Jetty Lounge
Stroll along the scenic beachfront promenade to our iconic Jetty Bar & Restaurant, situated in the middle of the ocean. Surrounded by water, this is the ideal spot to enjoy a light snack before or after dinner, offering a taste of Zanzibar's cuisine. A special lunch menu is also available for a unique dining experience.
Gabi Beach
Experience the serene ambiance of Gabi Beach, where you can relax to soothing chill-out music in a stunning natural setting. Enter directly from the beach and enjoy a selection of grilled meats, seafood, salads, and wood-fired pizzas. Located about a kilometer from the main lobby, golf buggies are available every 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy beach volleyball, canoe trips, and romantic Bali beds for a perfect beach day.
Amenities
The resort's amenities include a well-equipped fitness center, tennis courts, and an extensive YHI Spa offering a range of treatments and wellness programs. For those interested in exploring, Meliá Zanzibar provides easy access to local attractions such as Stone Town, spice plantations, and marine excursions.
Family and Business Services
Meliá Zanzibar is family-friendly, with a kids' club and activities to keep young guests entertained. For business travelers, the resort offers meeting and event spaces, complete with state-of-the-art facilities and professional planning services.
Meliá Zanzibar seamlessly combines luxury, comfort, and the natural beauty of its surroundings, making it an ideal destination for both leisure and business travelers.
Price Includes
All Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, and selected drinks
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Long stay
A combined ten-day Tanzania and Zanzibar itinerary pairs a northern-circuit safari through Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater with three nights of beach time here, including the flight from Arusha to Zanzibar, all airport transfers, game viewing in a 4x4 with a professional English-speaking guide, and all park, crater and conservation fees. International flights, visas, insurance, tips, drinks unless stated and Zanzibar activities are excluded, and the per-person cost reduces as the size of the party increases.
Family
Children under four sharing with two adults stay free of charge, and up to two children under twelve stay free when sharing a Family Room. First and second children aged four to 11.99 sharing with two adults receive 50 per cent off the adult rate, and children aged four to 11.99 receive 50 per cent off the compulsory Christmas and New Year gala dinner supplements. Child reductions depend on room type, as several categories are for adults only, and the club pool is reserved for guests aged 16 and over.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Melia Collection's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Package
Welcome amenity upon arrival; late check-out until 15:00 (subject to availability); romantic turn-down with sparkling wine once during the stay; a romantic dinner in one of the restaurants (reservation required).
Honeymooners staying at Meliá Zanzibar receive a welcome amenity upon arrival, late check-out until 15:00 (subject to availability), a romantic turn-down service with sparkling wine once during the stay, and a romantic dinner at one of the hotel's restaurants (reservation required). Proof of marriage via wedding certificate (married within the last 6 months) is required.
- Proof
- Valid wedding certificate with maximum validity of 6 months
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to The Melia Zanzibar, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay All ages · Game drives All ages · Walking safari All ages
- Child rates
- Sharing with 2 adults: 1st/2nd child under 4 FREE; 1st/2nd child under 12 FREE in Family Room; 1st and 2nd child aged 4–11.99 receive 50% off adult rate. 50% discount on Gala Dinner supplements for ages 4–11.99. Single-parent configurations: 1 adult + child 0–1.99 pays single-use rate; 1 adult + child 2–11.99 child gets 50% off; 1 adult + 2 children 2–11.99 pays double-room rate.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- Kids' programme · Babysitting available
- Exceptions
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Children of all ages are welcome at Meliá Zanzibar, but specific room categories are adults-only: Ocean View Bungalow, The Level Beach Room, The Level Romance Ocean Front Pavilion, The Level Grand Suite, The Level Beach Pavilion, and The Level 2 Bedroom Pavilion do not accept children. The Level pool facilities are reserved for guests aged 16+. Family Rooms accommodate up to 2 adults + 2 children (under 12) or 3 adults + 1 child; the Meliá Terrace and Premium Terrace are the only categories offering interconnecting rooms (subject to availability). One-, two-, and three-bedroom Ocean Villas accept families with cot provision. Kids' Club hosts ages 4–12 independently; children 0–4 must be accompanied by a parent. In-room babysitting available on request at a surcharge. Compulsory Gala Dinner supplements apply on 24 Dec ($80/adult) and 31 Dec ($118/adult) for AI clients; children 4–11.99 receive 50% off the gala supplement.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Meliá Zanzibar.
Village visit
Maasai Village Visit at Fort Ikoma
Guests visit a Maasai village near Fort Ikoma to experience the culture of one of Africa's most iconic tribes, known for their striking traditional dress and dance. The fee is paid directly at the village in cash; transportation to the village is not included.
Cost: $150 per vehicle, paid in cash at the village. Transportation to the village is not included in the fee.
- Cost
- $150 per vehicle
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa
Knows The Melia Zanzibar backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Kim across the team.
"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
Speak to a safari specialist
Let's design your stay.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at The Melia Zanzibar: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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