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Melia Zanzibar vs Mbuyuni Beach Village

Both Melia Zanzibar and Mbuyuni Beach Village are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Melia Zanzibar scores slightly higher than Mbuyuni Beach Village. Melia Zanzibar comes in at #18 in Zanzibar with approval from 2 sources including Oyster, Afar Magazine.

Melia Zanzibar
Melia Zanzibar
7 / 10
P.O. Box 3140, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
From $451 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster 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 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 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
Mbuyuni Beach Village
Mbuyuni Beach Village
7 / 10
Jambiani Village, East Coast of Zanzibar, at the beginning of Jambiani Village, Jambiani, Tanzania
From $48 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Oyster Oyster
Budget
"The two-pearl Mbuyuni Beach Village is a rustic beachfront hideaway with 24 rustic thatched-roof bungalows." Full review