Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas in Urbanización Atlanterra offers an upscale retreat where guests relax on a white sand beach or rejuvenate in the sauna. The property features international cuisine, a convenient swim-up bar, and recreational activities including volleyball.
Located on the beach, Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas is in Urbanización Atlanterra, a neighborhood in Tarifa. Archaeological Ensemble of Baelo Claudia and Bolonia are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Atlanterra Beach and Cueva de las Orcas. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Tarifa travel guide
11393, Cadiz, Tarifa, Bahia de la Plata, s/n, Zahara de los Atunes
What's nearby
Bolonia Beach
47 min drive - 43.3 km
La Barrosa Beach
54 min drive - 62.3 km
Atlanterra Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cueva de las Orcas
8 min walk - 0.6 km
Playa de Agua de En Medio
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Gibraltar (GIB)
88 min drive
Restaurants
Los Arcos Lobby Bar
1 min walk
ZOKARRÁ
4 min drive
Chiringuito de la Playa Las Brisas
7 min walk
Barakah tapas
4 min drive
La Fresquita De Perea
5 min drive
About this property
Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas
Upscale hotel located in Urbanización Atlanterra
You can look forward to a water park, a swim-up bar, and a beach bar at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage, a body treatment, or a facial. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a poolside bar and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and a living plant wall
A nature reserve, ATM/banking services, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 283 rooms boast comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
Eco-friendly toiletries, bidets, and tubs or showers
43-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecostars, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17 to 25 for adults and EUR 10 to 20 for children
2 bars/lounges
4 restaurants
A beach bar
A poolside bar
A swim-up bar
Restaurants on site
Breeza Beach Bar
Lobby Bar Los Arcos
Mosaico
Pool Bar Gaia
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Bicycle tours
Children's pool
Free children's club
Gym
Indoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Steam room
TV in common areas
Water park
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free children's club
Free supervised activities for children
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Water park
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Beach towels
Garden
In a nature reserve
On the beach
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Facials
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
3 floors
7 buildings
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1983
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Living plant wall
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Half board rate plans do not include drinks with meals.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 to 25 for adults, and EUR 10 to 20 for children
Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pool 2 is for the exclusive use of guests who book The Level rooms.
Property Registration Number H/CA/717
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Does Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?
As of Mar 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas on Apr 12, 2026 start from ¥20,060, 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.
Is Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas located?
Nestled on the beach, this Urbanización Atlanterra hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Atlanterra Beach and Cueva de las Orcas. Playa de Agua de En Medio and Zahara de los Atunes Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Nice resort style hotel. Excellent pool. Close to zahara. Decent gym. Breakfast great.
A couple of annoying things:
1. Parking cost 20 euro per day. This is a lot in my opinion. Plenty of parking options just outside of the hotel. No one mentioned the cost of parking to us on arrival.
2. Costs of drinks at the bar. A tiny bottle of water and a soft drink was 7.40. Feels expensive.
The have “special” beds around the pool that are almost always empty yet they are taking a lot of prime space.
Personally I am not a big fan of dividing hotel guests into different classes when all staying in the same hotel. But for some this might be a plus.
Those are small things. Overall the hotel is lovely and rooms are decent size and the facilities are very good
Absolutely beautiful and well kept property, with a lively pool and huge beach stretching far along the shore. The town nearby is cute. The staff is friendly and food is delicious. Rooms are large. We would love to come back!!
Worst experience ever. They keep asking for a printed Bono that we never had with Expedia. They refuse to give us our Gold member upgrade even when they have rooms available. We didn’t get the kind of room we payed for and my daughter (adult) slept in a child’s bed, but this is EXPEDIAS FAULT, the hotel doesn’t have 2 queen beds rooms. The hotel is extremely noisy and they left towels with holes on it in our bathroom. When we were checking out they ask again for a proof of payment, after I had emailed them the receipt. We felt very uncomfortable . I wouldn’t recommend this place.
schöner Swimming-Pool, freundliches Personal
Preis-Leistung stimmt nicht, lange Wartezeit beim Check-in, sehr feuchtes Zimmer im Erdgeschoss, im Badezimmer tropft das Wasser, von dem darüberliegenden Zimmer, von der Decke, Baulärm, direkt neben dem Sitzplatz laufen die Leute an den Strand, im kantinenähnlichen Speiseraum liegen viele Esswaren auf dem Boden und es ist sehr lärmig, schlechtes WiFi
Es war mit Abstand das schlechteste Hotel auf unserer Rundreise!
Hotel club avec beaucoup d enfants donc beaucoup de bruit. Belle piscine . Chambre classique . Reste cher 400€ la nuit pour la prestation . Pas de parking propre à l hotel seulement 40mns gratuites pour la dépose des valises, le tarif du parking municipal est du coup exorbitant des lors que vous rentrez et sortez cela vaut le coup de se garer dehors
Una experiencia muy grata. Teníamos El Level y ha sido lo menos grato dado que la tranquilidad brillo por su ausencia. Familias con niños pequeños lo utlizaban casi todo el tiempo como si fuera un todo incluido. Sera un servicio que por muy bueno que sea no volvería a contratar.
El hotel está bastante bien. La experiencia es muy agradable pero tiene dos peros. Es un muy buen 4 estrellas pero a precio de 5. Y sobre todo la comida. Malísima. No se entiende. Verdaderamente mala. Deberían esforzarse porque no es normal que ni una ensalada está buena, ni la pasta, carnes frías... En fin... Por lo demás hotel muy agradable y buen situado
excelente estancia. las instalaciones son perfectas, cuidadas, fantástico desayuno y el entorno magnifico.Solo por poner un pero el servicio de check -in un poco lento.
La estancia ha sido muy agradable. Instalaciones renovadas. Desayuno buffet muy variado y de calidad. Personal muy amable.
Perfecta ubicación en la playa para pasar unos días de descanso