Meliá Zanzibar

Package price from, per person sharing

Combining a peaceful coastal setting with plenty of choice throughout the stay, this Zanzibar holiday package includes return flights from South Africa, airport transfers, accommodation and selected meals. It suits couples and families who want time beside the Indian Ocean while retaining access to varied dining, wellness facilities, activities and accommodation options designed around different levels of space and privacy.

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Property Overview

Meliá Zanzibar is a five-star resort set within extensive tropical grounds beside the Indian Ocean in Kiwengwa. Stone pathways, palms and low-rise buildings connect its accommodation with infinity pools, restaurants, wellness spaces and the private beach club. The layout provides shared areas for families alongside quieter spaces and enhanced services reserved for The Level guests. Its position on Zanzibar’s north-east coast places beach time at the centre of the stay.

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How far is the nearest beach?

The resort provides direct access to the coast, with Gabi Beach forming its principal beach area.

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Distance from Airport

Zanzibar International Airport is approximately 49 kilometres from Meliá Zanzibar.

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Rooms

Accommodation ranges from garden and ocean-facing rooms to spacious suites, raised pavilions and multi-bedroom villas. Many categories include a terrace, natural textures and views across the grounds or Indian Ocean, while selected villas add private infinity pools, living areas and outdoor dining spaces. The Level collection provides access to additional services and private facilities. This broad range allows couples and families to choose between a conventional room, greater privacy or accommodation designed for a longer shared stay.

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Food & Drink

The resort’s dining spaces draw on Zanzibar’s Swahili, Arab, African and international influences. Tamu explores regional flavours, Spices combines Mediterranean cooking with local aromatics, and Gabi Beach serves grilled meats, seafood and pizzas beside the sand. The Jetty Lounge extends over the water for drinks and lighter dishes, while the pool bar provides a more informal daytime option. The Level guests also have access to a dedicated restaurant and lounge overlooking the Indian Ocean.

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Experiences & Activities

Days can combine swimming, beach activities, fitness and time exploring the wider island. The resort includes an indoor gym with a Pilates area and a separate wooden fitness space beside the beach, while the coastal setting supports activities on and around the Indian Ocean. Families have access to suitable facilities and dining options, and The Level provides separate areas for travelers seeking greater privacy. Stone Town and nearby marine sites can also be included through organised excursions.

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SPA & Wellness

The Spa includes six private treatment rooms, three of which have a couple’s hot tub, together with a sauna, gym and infinity pool. Guests can arrange treatments individually or as a couple within a setting separated from the resort’s busier recreation areas. Fitness facilities include an indoor gym with a Pilates space and a wooden beachfront gym overlooking the Indian Ocean. The combination supports both treatment-focused relaxation and travelers who prefer to remain active during their stay.