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The Residence ZanzibarvsMelia Zanzibar
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Melia Zanzibar ranks slightly higher than The Residence Zanzibar. Melia Zanzibar comes in at 77 with endorsements from 2 sources like Oyster, Afar Magazine.
The Residence Zanzibar
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Oyster
Mchangamle, Kizimkazi 2404, Tanzania
From $436/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "Romantic escape for seclusion and spa time, with just 66 villas on 80 unspoiled acres fronting a mile-long beach." Full review
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Wander down to the sand, and your beach butler will be ready with a cold face towel and new rounds of Kilimanjaro beer on request.
Condé Nast Traveler "Sixty-six villas scattered over an 80-acre compound." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Deep in the heart of what was once just bush and mangroves, The Residence Zanzibar is a tropical site to behold." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Residence Zanzibar is a gorgeous, luxe property set on over 79 acres of beautiful beachfront grounds on the southwestern tip of Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja." Full review
Melia Zanzibar Oyster
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
P.O. Box 3140, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
From $451/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
