Jambo Guest HousevsMelia Zanzibar
Melia Zanzibar and Jambo Guest House are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Melia Zanzibar is the choice of most reviewers compared to Jambo Guest House. Melia Zanzibar comes in at 77 with accolades from 2 sources such as Oyster, Afar Magazine.
Jambo Guest House
Stone Town, Tanzania
From $45/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Probably the best budget accommodation in town and extremely popular with backpackers, Jambo runs smooth as clockwork." Full review
Melia Zanzibar
P.O. Box 3140, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
From $451/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Luxury
"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." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Airy, two-story blocks have rooms with huge baths and beach or garden views, and villas come with their own pools." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Straddling warm turquoise waters and pristine sands, Meliá Zanzibar offers an alternative Indian Ocean retreat, on an island still less discovered than the likes of the Maldives." Full review