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Zanzibar, Kiwengwa

Melia Zanzibar 5*

4.6Trip advisor rating 4.5
3,335 reviews
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  • Stay in a Melia Garden Room
  • Breakfast
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer
  • Welcome and assistance at the airport
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Melia Zanzibar 5*

4.6Trip advisor rating 4.5
3,335 reviews

On the north-east coast of the Spice Island, the Melia Zanzibar 5* welcomes you at the gateway to the Kiwengwa/Pongwe forest reserve, to enjoy an all-inclusive package. Set in a large flower-filled garden overlooking the beach, the hotel offers modern and comfortable rooms, gourmet restaurants and cosy bars. An outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and fitness centre with spa and fitness studio add to the attractions of this charming address on the Indian Ocean.

Rooms

To guarantee you the best comfort during your stay on the Spice Island, the Melia Zanzibar 5* offers you its elegant and cosy rooms. Designed for two, three or four travellers, these carefully decorated cocoons have a furnished terrace with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean.

Garden Room [50 M2]

With a king-size double bed or two twin beds, these rooms are designed for two travellers. On request, a cot or children's bed can be installed to accommodate a third young guest. Outside, a pleasant furnished terrace allows you to enjoy the mild climate in complete privacy.

Partial Sea View Room with Terrace [50 M2]

Large and bright, these rooms have a king-size double bed or two twin beds. These cosy nests are designed for two people. An extra bed can accommodate a third guest. Outside, a furnished balcony welcomes you for moments of relaxation with the Indian Ocean in the background.

Family Room [117 M2]

The family rooms are decorated in light and natural colours and are designed for a maximum of four people. They have a king-size bed in the master bedroom upstairs and a sofa bed in the living room downstairs. The room is extended by a furnished terrace overlooking the sea.

Restaurants & bars

Morning, noon and night, Spices restaurant invites you to explore new flavours from all continents. Throughout the day, the Gabi Beach and the pool bar await you for a gourmet moment by the pool or the beach of the Melia Zanzibar 5*.

Breakfast

Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.

Spices

As the sun rises over Kiwengwa, Spices Restaurant opens its doors for a rich and varied breakfast buffet. For lunch and dinner, you will discover the secrets of its cuisine, featuring Swahili, Mediterranean, Arabic and Indian traditions.

Pool Bar

Throughout the day, this bar welcomes you to its terrace, in the heart of the garden. By the main infinity pool you can enjoy a light meal, order sandwiches and a wide selection of cocktails, beers and soft drinks.

Gabi Beach

Do you want to treat yourself without taking your eyes off the ocean? Gabi Beach is the restaurant for you! You will enjoy delicious grilled meat and fish. Before or after your meal, don't hesitate to take a break on the beach, where comfortable Balinese beds await you under the palm trees.

Activities & lifestyle

Located on one of the most beautiful beaches of the Spice Island, the Melia Zanzibar 5* is the perfect destination for family relaxation on the Indian Ocean.

On a beautiful beach, your luxury retreat is ideally located to discover the natural landscapes of the Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve. Without leaving the hotel, you can relax by the two outdoor pools or on the white sandy beach directly connected to the garden. You can also pamper yourself at the fitness centre, which includes a spa and fitness studio.

Discover the destination

Legendary Tanzania is sure to capture your imagination. From striking Mount Kilimanjaro to its iconic wildlife, including giraffes, elephants and zebras, Tanzania has long fascinated nature lovers. The vast savannah, dotted with volcanoes and crisscrossed by endless red dirt roads, is the perfect setting for adventure and discovery. Just off the east coast of mainland Tanzania lies the Indian Ocean gem of Zanzibar. This island paradise boasts stunning beaches and a rich culture.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The selected accommodation
  • Your selected board
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
  • Welcome and assistance on arrival at the airport
  • Return airport/hotel transfer
This price does not include :
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site
  • Optional personal insurance and tips
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

For information on travel formalities and the documents required for the destination mentioned on this page, you should consult the consular services or embassies of the country of destination and possible transit. The relevant contact details can be found on the website of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs at the following address: https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/fr/dfae/representations-et-conseils-aux-voyageurs.html and https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/fr/dfae/representations-et-conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-voyageurs/visa.html.

Please be advised of a change in regulations concerning travel to Zanzibar. Foreign visitors to Zanzibar are now required to take out travel insurance upon arrival (up to 92 days' stay in the islands). All foreign visitors must take out mandatory travel insurance at a cost of US$44 per person directly from the website of the national insurer, Zanzibar Insurance Corporation, prior to arrival: www.visitzanzibar.go.tz. To learn more about the new requirement, please click here: https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/faqs.

Should any issues arise, please contact the Swiss embassy or consulate directly. You can find their contact details on the website of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs at: https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/fr/dfae/representations-et-conseils-aux-voyageurs.html. Non-Swiss nationals are invited to contact the embassies and consulates of the country of destination and possible transit, as well as the diplomatic or consular representation of their country of origin in Switzerland.

Vaccination

  • Please ensure that you have received all the necessary vaccinations, including those required for the areas you will be visiting.
  • It is recommended that you have your diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP) vaccinations up to date, as well as mumps, rubella and measles vaccinations for children. Anti-tuberculosis vaccination is also recommended.
  • Other recommended vaccinations: depending on local travel conditions, vaccinations against typhoid fever and viral hepatitis A and B may be recommended.
    It is preferable to be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis A + C + Y + W135.
  • Vaccination against rabies may also be recommended in certain cases, depending on the conditions and location of your stay. Ask your doctor or an international vaccination centre for advice.
  • The information provided by the Tanzanian authorities regarding vaccination against yellow fever is unclear and requires further clarification. In principle, vaccination against yellow fever is only mandatory for individuals arriving from a country where the disease is endemic, or for those who have spent more than 12 hours in transit through one of these countries. In practice, proof of vaccination is often required without discrimination. While vaccination against yellow fever certified by an international vaccination booklet can help avoid administrative problems at the airport, it should be noted that this does not constitute a legal or medical obligation.

Visa

The Tanzanian Embassy in Switzerland has not been issuing visas since November 2019, and only an e-visa can be obtained, solely via the government website (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/).

In the event that travellers are unable to apply for a visa prior to departure, they may obtain one at the international airports of Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro, as well as at the ports of Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kigoma.

When crossing the border, immigration officers may reduce the validity of a visa issued online. It is therefore advisable to check the endorsement placed by the immigration authorities on the visa itself and to adhere strictly to the length of stay granted.

It is imperative to inform the Tanzanian authority issuing the visa that the purpose of the stay is for tourism. Please note that tourist visas cost different amounts. Any individual staying in Tanzania on a tourist visa for business reasons is liable to prosecution with serious consequences, including heavy fines, deportation and even a temporary or permanent ban from the country. For example, it is forbidden to carry out any activity (even voluntary work) on a tourist visa: those concerned must apply for a type C residence permit, even for a short stay.

Kindly note that only post-2006 US dollars are accepted for visa fee payment upon entry to Tanzania. A tourist visa costs €50 or US$50 (no change possible).

For further information, please consult the Tanzanian Immigration website (https://immigration.go.tz/).

Identity

Please be advised that the Tanzanian authorities require a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in Tanzania.

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