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Melik's

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront guest house near Jambiani Beach

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Beachside | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beachside | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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East Coast Zanzibar, Jambiani
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Exclusive Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Double Room

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Jambiani

On the beach.A stay at this guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Jambiani Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Swahili Cave are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Paje Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Pingwe Beach - 24 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Melik's

3-star beachfront guest house near Jambiani Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Melik's. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Jambiani guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Melik's offers 4 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Melik's House jambiani
Melik's House
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MELIK'S Guesthouse Jambiani
MELIK'S Guesthouse
MELIK'S Jambiani
MELIK'S Guesthouse
MELIK'S Guesthouse Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

How close is Melik's to the airport?

Melik's is 36.2 mi (80-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melik's?

As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melik's on Nov 28, 2025 start from $82.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Melik's have an airport shuttle?

Melik's offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Melik's to the beach?

This guesthouse is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Melik's offer free breakfast?

Melik's offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Melik's?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Melik's?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Melik's?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Melik's have a pool?

Melik's does not have a pool.

Does Melik's have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Melik's have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Melik's to downtown Jambiani?

Melik's is 1.6 mi away from Jambiani.

Melik's Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great little haven of serenity set right on the beach front with friendly hospitality. The staff are really helpful and will do as little or as much for you as you want. The breakfast is fresh, healthy and sufficient. There are plenty of little restaurants in in the village or along the beach front but the hotel will cook for you if you wish and the food is great.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely friendly beachside hotel/hostel

My fiancé and I wanted to hit the beach and relax, Melik's was just the ticket, very relaxed environment and some nice areas to sit and read or just watch the world go by. The only things we would have changed would be the temperature of the drinks, we wanted ice cold beer and water. There is intermittent issues with the electricity meaning the fan sometimes goes off in the night which makes for a very hot sleep. Mike and Alex were excellent hosts and the chef was brilliant, we asked for some specific dishes a couple of times and he came up trumps! Just delicious food.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

J & K, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice couple's retreat.

This is very nice secluded area. Everything is within walking distance and fairly inexpensive. We went during the off season, so be mindful of exaggerated prices on anything. The facilities were very good. There is no A/C but had fans in all the retreats. They made your food to order and have a very nice cook or cooks. There is really no need for shoes unless you walk the interior part of the village. Everything was in walking distance along the beach. Everyone has different taste, but for me, a really wonderful experience. I highly recommend it for couples that want to keep the flames going in their relationships or marriages. Oh, there is no ATM. Make sure you take your payment with you unless you pay online before you get there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Relaxing Oasis!

We had a wonderful time at Meliks! We stayed for two nights, and Chris went above and beyond to make sure we had everything that we needed. On our arrival, we were greeted warmly by the staff, and they helped us take the bags upstairs to the room. The room was great- not huge, but it worked for the two of us. The wind blew in the windows which had shutters and in conjunction with the fan, we stayed cool on some hot days! The bathroom was clean and had hot water- only downside is that the door to the bathroom is just a curtain. Outside our room, we had a balcony that looked out over the ocean- it was beautiful! Meliks offers a fantastic breakfast- no complaints there. Access to the kitchen and the ability to store our food and drinks in the fridge was great. We ate down at Chez Hassan each night, which was a two minute walk, and the food was spectacular. Definitely recommend the octopus here above any other place on the island! You can wander the beach, or just relax- it is quiet and if you wade out during low tide past the boats, you can swim in clean, cool water. We arranged excursions through a fellow named Pando on the beach, and he took special care to cover all details and gave us a great rate. We loved our stay at Meliks and would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Marie France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

comme à la maison

Un endroit tenu par un couple et portant le nom de leur fils Ils s’assurent que vous vous y sentiez bien et vous donne toute l information nécessaire des lieux afin que vous profitiez pleinement de votre séjour
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kleine, familiäre Anlage. Direkt am Strand. Perfekt um Ausflüge zu machen.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

GiovanniMorales, Guatemala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nazirin and her husband were excelent hosts; i highly recommend that anyone arrange the private tours to visit the highlights of Zanzibar island with them; i took another tour with beach boys and i was really dissapointed; Nazirin has an excelent restaurant not so far from the hotel and the local food is soo good!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekt world, Paradis, raj na ziemi!!! Przepiekne miejsce na wypoczynek.komfortowy domek na plazy, doskonale sniadanie, duzo owocow Alex i Mike spelniaja wszystkie zyczenia gosci,wspaniala domowa atmosfera.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Alberto, Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
simple structure but adequate to the context the staff makes the difference
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place for relaxing

More like a B&B than a hotel. Very friendly staff and owner in a slow part of the beach. Strongly recommend it

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In casa a Jambiani

Poche stanze sulla spiaggia Ottima cucina Massima disponibilità gentilezza e cordialità da parte di tutti
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Tomasz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Chill, relax and meeting with locals

Looks like staff tried to do their best, but dirty towels are unacceptable. Fans in our bungalow - very slow and non efficient. Beach in front - amazing. Dining - prices 1/4 higher than in neighboring restaurant run by locals.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017