The 124-room Melia Zanzibar is a luxurious beachfront resort in northern Zanzibar. Rooms are large and airy, while private villas have huge gardens and plunge pools. There are several board packages available, plus plenty of on-site activities and facilities, including an excellent spa, a fitness center, and a huge pool. Guests wanting to try out water sports can take a free golf cart ride up the beach to the nearby Gabi Beach Club. The family-friendly resort also has a kids' club (open in the high season), but it's not as rowdy or activity-packed as the Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa, a nearby all-inclusive that has a more family-focused environment.
The 124-room Melia Zanzibar is a luxurious beachfront resort in northern Zanzibar. Rooms are large and airy, while private villas have huge gardens and plunge pools. There are several board packages available, plus plenty of on-site activities and facilities, including an excellent spa, a fitness center, and a huge pool. Guests wanting to try out water sports can take a free golf cart ride up the beach to the nearby Gabi Beach Club. The family-friendly resort also has a kids' club (open in the high season), but it's not as rowdy or activity-packed as the Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa, a nearby all-inclusive that has a more family-focused environment.
Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa is a large three-and-a-half-pearl resort on the northeast coast of Zanzibar. The 100 rooms here are big and many have ocean views, though the decor is a little tired. There are three restaurants on-site serving international and Zanzibari cuisine, a huge lagoon-style pool with a swim-up bar, a spa, fitness center, and shops. There are some small annoyances: Wi-Fi is only free in the lobby and guests with limited mobility should note that there are lots of stairs throughout the property. Guests wanting a slightly higher level of luxury, and who don't mind spending a bit more, should consider Dream of Zanzibar.
Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa is a large three-and-a-half-pearl resort on the northeast coast of Zanzibar. The 100 rooms here are big and many have ocean views, though the decor is a little tired. There are three restaurants on-site serving international and Zanzibari cuisine, a huge lagoon-style pool with a swim-up bar, a spa, fitness center, and shops. There are some small annoyances: Wi-Fi is only free in the lobby and guests with limited mobility should note that there are lots of stairs throughout the property. Guests wanting a slightly higher level of luxury, and who don't mind spending a bit more, should consider Dream of Zanzibar.