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About this property
Located off the North-East coast of Zanzibar, in the Matemwe area, Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar offers a beautiful white sandy beach, overlooking a magnificent turquoise lagoon. Discover a barefoot Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar and authentic Zanzibarian experience with 3 swimming pools, a private beach and features various facilities, such as an ocean view restaurant, bar, and a spa. Rooms with views to the beautiful gardens, or the breathtaking Indian Ocean. Every bungalow features a furnished balcony or balcony, free Wi-Fi, fans, mosquito net, safety deposit box, kettle, a bottle of water daily, and tea & coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms are equipped with a shower. The area is popular for cycling, and bicycles available free of charge at Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar. Or go for a long walk at the beach during low tide and swim during high tide. Guests can also relax by one of the pools. Dove Point Zanzibar offers scuba diving and snorkeling. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine at the restaurant and drinks at the Boat Bar. There are several lounge areas, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar is located 34 mi from Stone Town and 37 mi from Zanzibar International Airport. Located in the bay of Kigomani, the hotel is a 10-minute drive from Matemwe.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rebecca
Germany
“Lovely quiet hotel for a stay at a a beautiful beach” - Jess
United States
“The hotel grounds are beautiful! Perfectly tucked away in its own little jungle with plenty of pool space. The beach itself is also beautiful with unique sea stacks, and there are plenty of chairs on a raised platform owned by the hotel. The rooms...” - Abdullah
Saudi Arabia
“I liked everything about the property, amazing staff. Very helpful team and best relaxation experienced.” - Soha
Lebanon
“Super cozy, with swimming pools and area by the beach. Extremely friendly staff! They offered to keep the room after check-out for a quick shower.” - Hanna
Switzerland
“this is a fantastically quiet and hidden place with three cascading pools and a private beach with a view on some picturesque rocks. we had a three years old with us and loved it here. the rooms are cleaned very day, at times even two times, and...” - Alessandro
Italy
“Very quiet location, friendly staff. Close to a diving point and turistics attractions” - Ariana
Qatar
“The place is beautiful, my room had a full view of the sea and it was amazing to wake up with the sunrise.” - Maryna
Lithuania
“very quiet place, nice hotel design, spa (Diana is just incredible masseuse), food at the restaurant- the place is super nice, well designed and friendly. not crowded- cool place to those who’d like just chillax” - Habib
United Kingdom
“Amazing view from the room, friendly staff, plenty of sun beds, I enjoyed my stay. Nice breakfast. Oh yes soup was tasty.” - Alina
Poland
“This was the best vacation of our lives. The quality and service provided by the staff were absolutely outstanding—we have never experienced anything so good before. Our special recognition goes to the restaurant staff: Ally, Taty, Shani, Ibrahim,...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Ocean View Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please note that all plastic carrier bags are prohibited from being exported, imported or used in Tanzania mainland with the exception of Ziploc bags. Kindly avoid carrying them in suitcases or hand luggage when traveling to Tanzania.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.