"Had the most wonderful time at Melia Zanzibar, full of the kindest people who made our trip spectacular.
The food menu at the beach club is great, as the jetty restaurant. Breakfast is delicious too!
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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only
10/10 Excellent
"Highlights:
- the food!!! Best all inclusive food I’ve had
- the staff!! They are SO friendly, polite and want to make sure you’re having a great time
- location. Stunning location on the beach. The grounds are lovely and you get to use Jambo next door also.
- House keeping! Amazing room decor every day.
Opportunities:
- entertainment is lacking, especially if it’s raining. So bring some cards with you.
- our room door batteries had to be changed 3 times across 12 days, which seemed a lot. Perhaps we were just unlucky.
We loved staying here and had the best time. Sadly I got acute tonsillitis but the onsite doctors sorted me out (though I’ll neee to claim that back)
I, naively, didn’t realise there was such a tip culture so didn’t come with enough cash, so would recommend to others to have plenty of small notes in USD.
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"Nice resort. Good food. Large rooms with nice showers and plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Security around the property made me feel safe. Beach is nice when the tide is out. Lots of lounge chairs available. Workers all over the property cleaning, raking, trimming the trees/bushes. Very well maintained public spaces. "
"Amazing hotel and staff! My every need was met and there was always a staff member close by who was willing to help. We arrived early and our rooms were not ready, they took our bags from us and allowed us to get ready in the change rooms. We went to our excursion and came back to find our luggage in our rooms! They even offered late check out for us!
Ahmed is the best bartender ever! Made the best drinks and always had a smile on his face! Too many amazing staff to call out. I will miss Lux Marijani and the memories I had made over that week!
The only down side I would say is the location is a bit far from stone town and other excursions around Zanzibar. However, the remote location makes for relaxation, quiet and great beaches! Expect a minimum of 1.5 hours each way to commute into the city areas like Stone Town. Other than that, for what you get in quality and celebrity treatment, the distance is the minimum of your worries! The staff literally cater to your every need!
One other story, I came back from an excursion and needed dental floss. A staff member was prepared to call a pharmacy to get someone to deliver it to my room. I declined because it wasn’t necessary but just goes to demonstrate how serious they take guest satisfaction! Loved this place and will miss it tremendously. "
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Potoa, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What’s there to see and do in Potoa?
While exploring the area, visit family-friendly sights like Mnarani Natural Aquarium, or get outside and enjoy nature at Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach and Mnemba Island are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.
What’s a holiday rental in Potoa like?
Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in Potoa. Holiday rentals offer amenities such as kitchens and laundry facilities so you'll feel right at home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, holiday rentals can provide a sense of seclusion away from shared hotel lifts and busy lobbies while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also get more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a holiday rental a popular option for small groups.