Gran Melia Zanzibar, Dar es SalaamGran Melia Zanzibar in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.3.Gran Melia Zanzibar is a five-star resort situated on a 16-hectare estate in the village of Kiwengwa. Located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, the property sits alongside a 300-metre stretch of private white-sand beach and a natural coral reef. The resort features African-style villas and rooms with ocean views, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and several restaurants. Guests can participate in diving and snorkeling or visit the nearby Kichwele Forest Reserve. It suits travellers looking for a coastal retreat with diverse facilities. However, some guests have reported a poor dining experience at the main restaurant during dinner.What stands out

Private white-sand beach

On-site diving and snorkeling

Tennis courts and outdoor pool

Modern African-style villas

Watch out for

Main restaurant dinner quality

Better-scored in Dar es Salaam

Diamonds Bijoux, Dar es Salaam: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $535 a night. Diamonds Bijoux is a five-star beachfront resort situated in Bwejuu on the west coast of Zanzibar.

Jaz Amaluna, Dar es Salaam: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $347 a night. Jaz Amaluna is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort opening in March 2026 on Uroa Beach, Zanzibar.

Lux Marijani Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam: 4.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $266 a night. Lux Marijani Zanzibar is a luxury resort situated in Pwani Mchangani on the north-east coast of Zanzibar.