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.
The three-and-a-half-pearl, 112-room Bluebay Beach Resort and Spa is a beachfront property catering to families and couples alike. The hotel’s three restaurants, poolside bar, nightclub, and spa stay uncrowded thanks to its 30 acres of space. Rooms are pleasant, and have subtle rustic and local touches, plus features like flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-FI. Unfortunately, all-inclusive rates can be restrictive, and while the seaside pool is nice, the beach here isn't great for swimming. There are also arcade games and a kids' club for those traveling with children. Travelers who would rather swim in the ocean should head to north Zanzibar instead. Check out the Doubletree Resort by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar- Nungwi as an option, though rates are higher.
The three-and-a-half-pearl, 112-room Bluebay Beach Resort and Spa is a beachfront property catering to families and couples alike. The hotel’s three restaurants, poolside bar, nightclub, and spa stay uncrowded thanks to its 30 acres of space. Rooms are pleasant, and have subtle rustic and local touches, plus features like flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-FI. Unfortunately, all-inclusive rates can be restrictive, and while the seaside pool is nice, the beach here isn't great for swimming. There are also arcade games and a kids' club for those traveling with children. Travelers who would rather swim in the ocean should head to north Zanzibar instead. Check out the Doubletree Resort by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar- Nungwi as an option, though rates are higher.
The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is an upscale, all-inclusive hotel set on 20 acres of gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean in the northwest tip of the island. The gorgeous, white-powder beach is indeed superb and popular with guests, though not private and hence prone to hawkers. The property's four freeform swimming pools are among the most impressive on the island, and the ocean-facing massage rooms are a standout. There are two restaurants on-site, but travelers looking for a wider range of dining choices might want to check out the Melia Zanzibar on the east coast.
The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is an upscale, all-inclusive hotel set on 20 acres of gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean in the northwest tip of the island. The gorgeous, white-powder beach is indeed superb and popular with guests, though not private and hence prone to hawkers. The property's four freeform swimming pools are among the most impressive on the island, and the ocean-facing massage rooms are a standout. There are two restaurants on-site, but travelers looking for a wider range of dining choices might want to check out the Melia Zanzibar on the east coast.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Resort Zanzibar, a three-and-a-half-pearl property on the northernmost tip of the island, has a lot going for it. The ocean here is stunning and safe for swimming year-round, unlike some resorts along Zanzibar's eastern shoreline. The beach also remains peaceful thanks to constant security that prevents hawkers from getting too pushy. Otherwise, the massive pool, basic spa, and two restaurants keep the many families and couples who stay here happy. The 95 rooms have a classic look, with heavy wooden furniture, plus flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and other modern amenities. Nungwi is the most popular area for tourists on Zanzibar, but it's a bit sleepy, and for something closer to urban hot spots, travelers should consider DoubleTree’s Stone Town location, a bit farther south.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Resort Zanzibar, a three-and-a-half-pearl property on the northernmost tip of the island, has a lot going for it. The ocean here is stunning and safe for swimming year-round, unlike some resorts along Zanzibar's eastern shoreline. The beach also remains peaceful thanks to constant security that prevents hawkers from getting too pushy. Otherwise, the massive pool, basic spa, and two restaurants keep the many families and couples who stay here happy. The 95 rooms have a classic look, with heavy wooden furniture, plus flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and other modern amenities. Nungwi is the most popular area for tourists on Zanzibar, but it's a bit sleepy, and for something closer to urban hot spots, travelers should consider DoubleTree’s Stone Town location, a bit farther south.
The Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa is a self-contained luxury hotel set in a secluded area overlooking a gorgeous white-sand coast in the northwest of Zanzibar. Rates are for half-board or all-inclusive, and the 100 rooms are suitably upscale, with many featuring lovely sea views and others set right on the beach. Dining and drinking options are vast -- there are seven restaurants and bars -- while leisure facilities include a large, infinity-edge pool with a children's section (there's also a kids' club), a spa, and fitness center. It's the slightly more upscale sister property to Dream of Zanzibar.
The Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa is a self-contained luxury hotel set in a secluded area overlooking a gorgeous white-sand coast in the northwest of Zanzibar. Rates are for half-board or all-inclusive, and the 100 rooms are suitably upscale, with many featuring lovely sea views and others set right on the beach. Dining and drinking options are vast -- there are seven restaurants and bars -- while leisure facilities include a large, infinity-edge pool with a children's section (there's also a kids' club), a spa, and fitness center. It's the slightly more upscale sister property to Dream of Zanzibar.