Melia ZanzibarvsPark Hyatt Zanzibar
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Park Hyatt Zanzibar ranks significantly higher than Melia Zanzibar. Park Hyatt Zanzibar is ranked #3 in Zanzibar with positive reviews from 6 publications including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Mambo Msiige | Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
From $350/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Wallpaper
"Detailed carvings and a serene open courtyard give an immediate sense of heritage...Modernity is ushered in via an obligatory oceanfront infinity pool, a library bar and the Amantara spa." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located along a pristine stretch of beachfront in Stone Town, a designated UNESCO Heritage site, the Park Hyatt’s first property in Zanzibar impresses from the outset." Full review
Jetsetter
"A luxurious hotel on the beach, set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, with breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The first five-star hotel in Stone Town with direct access to a white-sand beach and the Indian Ocean offers a delightful blend of Omani style and understated luxury." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Beachfront hotel housed within the 17th-century Mambo Msiige mansion centered around a peaceful courtyard and the newer, more modern Zamani Residence." Full review
Lonely Planet
"From the vast lobby with its pillars and cooling atmosphere to the gym and treatment centre, the old-new mix continues throughout." Full review