Hotel Sunshine Marine Lodge
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Off Mnemba Island Road, Zanzibar, 4749 Matemwe, Tanzania – Great location - show map
Beautiful property surrounded by nature, I loved yoga classes with Karim!
Czech RepublicI loved the stuff especially mr yassek he was very helpful and cheerful man thanx for him and all the stuff was very good the food was amazing but the portions is small.. Amazing view ❤️
EgyptThe queen seaview suites were unbelievably perfect. Clean, well maintained, private, very nicely decorated. Options for activities were great. The snorkeling we did with the dive centre was great. Loved the convenience of not having to pay each time we eat or drink. The staff were the real super stars. They were so kind, seemed to enjoy their jobs, eachother and the guests. The sea views were truly unbelievable. The beach (a short distance away via several transportation options) was perfect, clean and private.
KenyaNice view. Good facilities.Yoga classes and scuba/snorkeling trips available.
Spainamazing facility, cleanliness, menu, hospitality/friendliness/courtesy of all staff. Perfect place for relaxation, delicious food. Professional dive club and close to Mneba Island which is great proximity and convenience for divers...
United Arab EmiratesThis hotel is magical! The staff is always kind and helpful, facilities perfect and the food was of very good compared to what I have experienced in other parts of the country. I stayed there for 4 days, and it was amazing!
FranceIncredible views, unique room decor, pool location, dinner chef menu, staff was very kind, two cute kitty’s to say hello to every morning. A lot of these reviews complain about the road to get here. If you survived safari for a few days- this road is nothing. And how cool to be somewhere so beautiful, in the middle of nowhere.
United States of AmericaStaff are amazing , room was very clean and tidy , thank you for everything 😊
United States of AmericaUpon arrival they gave us a lovely fresh drink, well needed after a long, sweaty car journey. Check in staff were super friendly, especially Mboka, she was great. We had the best room on the property, overlooking the ocean which was amazing. It was so relaxing falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. The pool was fabulous, amazing location for relaxing. It was also a great spot for photos, with a great view of Mnemba island. If you are looking for a really remote hotel, far away from any other restaurants etc, this is the perfect retreat for you. Beach is beautiful, but is about 10 mins by boat or 10 mins by car. It is not on the property. Definitely worth a visit though, but make sure you lather up on the sun cream.
IrelandThe place is amazing, it has such a beautiful landscape. The view on the ocean is just stunning. We had an upper one with view (incredible).the hotel has a diving center in it and it’s a great one wether you want to do snorkelling or diving. All the people there are just always happy to help you and so friendly.
Czech Republic
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Andrea
Czech Republic
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Ahmed
Egypt
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Nora
Kenya
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Blanca
Spain
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Maurice
United Arab Emirates
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Puantao
France
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Kasey
United States of America
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Said
United States of America
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Stephen
Ireland
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Muana
Czech Republic
Featuring 3 swimming pools, a dove center and private beach with a restaurant, Sunshine Marine Lodge is located on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean and Mnemba Atoll, in a wild and unspoiled bush, far away from the busy city. It is just 2,300 feet from the white sand Muyuni Beach.
All the rooms come with a balcony or terrace and ocean views. They also include Zanzibari-style décor and a safety deposit box. The private bathrooms are equipped with a shower.
Sunshine Marine Lodge also offers their guests exclusive access to a private beach area on Sunshine Bay. This private beach features a restaurant, beach bar as well as umbrellas and sun lounges.
There is a wooden jetty leading down to the beach at low tide and to the sea at high tide. Guests can also relax in a hammock or by one of the pools. Dove Point Zanzibar offers scuba diving and snorkeling.
The property also features a Body & Mind Harmony Center. The space was designed with yoga practitioners in mind, but can serve many other purposes. Yoga classes available.
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 Marine Lodge is located 34 mi from Stone Town and 37 mi from Zanzibar International Airport. Located just in front of Mnemba Island, the lodge is a 20-minute drive from Matemwe.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Large Double Room with Sea View
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Superior Queen Room with Sea View
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See what guests loved the most:
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Andrea
Czech Republic“Beautiful property surrounded by nature, I loved yoga classes with Karim!”
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Ahmed
Egypt“I loved the stuff especially mr yassek he was very helpful and cheerful man thanx for him and all the stuff was very good the food was amazing but the portions is small.. Amazing view ❤️”
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Nora
Kenya“The queen seaview suites were unbelievably perfect. Clean, well maintained, private, very nicely decorated. Options for activities were great. The snorkeling we did with the dive centre was great. Loved the convenience of not having to pay each time we eat or drink. The staff were the real super stars. They were so kind, seemed to enjoy their jobs, eachother and the guests. The sea views were truly unbelievable. The beach (a short distance away via several transportation options) was perfect, clean and private.” Read more
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Blanca
Spain“Nice view. Good facilities.Yoga classes and scuba/snorkeling trips available. ”
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Maurice
United Arab Emirates“amazing facility, cleanliness, menu, hospitality/friendliness/courtesy of all staff. Perfect place for relaxation, delicious food. Professional dive club and close to Mneba Island which is great proximity and convenience for divers...”
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Puantao
France“This hotel is magical! The staff is always kind and helpful, facilities perfect and the food was of very good compared to what I have experienced in other parts of the country. I stayed there for 4 days, and it was amazing!”
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Kasey
United States of America“Incredible views, unique room decor, pool location, dinner chef menu, staff was very kind, two cute kitty’s to say hello to every morning. A lot of these reviews complain about the road to get here. If you survived safari for a few days- this road is nothing. And how cool to be somewhere so beautiful, in the middle of nowhere. ” Read more
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Said
United States of America
“Staff are amazing , room was very clean and tidy , thank you for everything 😊”
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Stephen
Ireland“Upon arrival they gave us a lovely fresh drink, well needed after a long, sweaty car journey. Check in staff were super friendly, especially Mboka, she was great. We had the best room on the property, overlooking the ocean which was amazing. It was so relaxing falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. The pool was fabulous, amazing location for relaxing. It was also a great spot for photos, with a great view of Mnemba island. If you are looking for a really remote hotel, far away from any other restaurants etc, this is the perfect retreat for you. Beach is beautiful, but is about 10 mins by boat or 10 mins by car. It is not on the property. Definitely worth a visit though, but make sure you lather up on the sun cream.” Read more
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Muana
Czech Republic
“The place is amazing, it has such a beautiful landscape. The view on the ocean is just stunning. We had an upper one with view (incredible).the hotel has a diving center in it and it’s a great one wether you want to do snorkelling or diving. All the people there are just always happy to help you and so friendly.” Read more
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About Sunshine Marine Lodge
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Ocean/Sea Nungwi12.4 miles
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport28.8 miles
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Food: African, Italian, Seafood, Local, International, European
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Amenities of Sunshine Marine Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Water sports facilities (on site) Additional charge
- Bikes available (free)
- Snorkeling Additional charge
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Library
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
Spa
- Yoga classes
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- Danish
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
- Polish
- Swahili
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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$65 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Sunshine Marine Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that Sunshine Marine Lodge does not accept bank notes issued before 2006.
Please inform Sunshine Marine Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Please inform Sunshine Marine Lodge 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 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.
FAQs about Sunshine Marine Lodge
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The prices at Sunshine Marine Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Sunshine Marine Lodge is 3.1 miles from the center of Matemwe.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Sunshine Marine Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Check-in at Sunshine Marine Lodge is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Sunshine Marine Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sunshine Marine Lodge (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Room options at Sunshine Marine Lodge include:
- Suite
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Family
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Sunshine Marine Lodge by:
- Taxi 1h 30min
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The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from Sunshine Marine Lodge.
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Sunshine Marine Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Back massage
- Themed dinners
- Pedicure
- Walking tours
- Full-body massage
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Beauty services
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Foot massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Spa facilities
- Bike tours
- Yoga classes
- Beach
- Horseback riding
- Neck massage
- Body scrub
- Bikes available (free)
- Manicure
- Private beach area
