Hotel Sunshine Marine Lodge

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Off Mnemba Island Road, Zanzibar, 4749 Matemwe, Tanzania – Great location - show map

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8.8
Excellent
517 reviews

Staff are warm welcoming and excellent specially Mr Charles

Mohammed Sudan

Place looks exactly like on the photos, the pool is great, everyone is friendly and really ready to help with anything.

Maja United Arab Emirates

I really enjoyed the friendlyness of all the staff, a special mention to Gaba fir organising a special dinner and a romantic setup on the jety for me and my fiance. It was just incredible

Pj Tanzania

Beautiful location with beautiful environment and garden

Andrius Norway

- breathtaking view - gorgeous bungalows - peaceful -clean - spacious balcony - cute and comfortable sun loungers and couches scattered throughout - very romantic

Marike United Kingdom

The food was amazing, and the location was perfect for a relaxing getaway. The staff were really friendly and helpful. It was also really convenient having the Dive Point shop right there, dive point we're also very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

Joanne United Arab Emirates

Dive point on site was convenient. Food was fantastic! Staff were accommodating and friendly. Great views especially for sunrise.

Jodie United Arab Emirates

Beautiful Gardens Lovely staff Amazing view Room was comfortable and clean They accommodated me for breakfast as a vegan

Vanessa United States of America

Amazing place. Loved the surrounding and the garden. Food is well presented and delicious. Very helpful staff, they helped us with everything, plus renting a car at a reasonable price. Water dispenser available.

Kiki Italy

Super clean, amazing staff, facilities like houses/garden/pool with view are stunning! I wish I could have stayed longer. Breakfast variety is okay, nothing special.

Hanna United Arab Emirates
8.8
Excellent
517 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Staff are warm welcoming and excellent specially Mr Charles”
    Mohammed Mohammed Sudan Sudan
  • “Place looks exactly like on the photos, the pool is great, everyone is friendly and really ready to help with anything.”
    Maja Maja United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “I really enjoyed the friendlyness of all the staff, a special mention to Gaba fir organising a special dinner and a romantic setup on the jety for me and my fiance. It was just incredible”
    Pj Pj Tanzania Tanzania
  • “Beautiful location with beautiful environment and garden”
    Andrius Andrius Norway Norway
  • “- breathtaking view - gorgeous bungalows - peaceful -clean - spacious balcony - cute and comfortable sun loungers and couches scattered throughout - very romantic”
    Marike Marike United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The food was amazing, and the location was perfect for a relaxing getaway. The staff were really friendly and helpful.”
    Joanne Joanne United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Dive point on site was convenient. Food was fantastic! Staff were accommodating and friendly. Great views especially for sunrise.”
    Jodie Jodie United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Beautiful Gardens Lovely staff Amazing view Room was comfortable and clean They accommodated me for breakfast as a vegan”
    Vanessa Vanessa United States of America United States of America
  • “Amazing place. Loved the surrounding and the garden. Food is well presented and delicious. Very helpful staff, they helped us with everything, plus renting a car at a reasonable price.”
    Kiki Kiki Italy Italy
  • “Super clean, amazing staff, facilities like houses/garden/pool with view are stunning! I wish I could have stayed longer. Breakfast variety is okay, nothing special.”
    Hanna Hanna United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.4
  • Free WiFi8.0

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This property is a 9-minute walk from the beach. Featuring 3 swimming pools, a dove center, and 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 busy city life.

Rooms with views to the beautiful gardens, or the breathtaking Indian Ocean.
Every room 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.

Sunshine Marine Lodge also offers their guests access to a beach area on Sunshine Bay, our sister property. This private beach features a restaurant, beach bar as well as umbrellas and sun lounges.
Guests can take a complementary shuttle multiple times per day.

There is a wooden jetty leading down to the beach at low tide and to the sea at high tide. Guests can also relax 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 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Sunshine Marine Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 6, 2013

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Spa
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Sleeps Room Type Price
Max adults: 3. Max children: 1
Deluxe Suite with Garden View
  • 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 1
Ocean Front Suite
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 2
Family Suite with Panoramic Ocean View
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 1
Deluxe Ocean Front Suite
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2
Garden Suite
  • 1 full bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 2
Family Suite with Garden View
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  • 1 queen bed
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Closest beach
  • Muyuni Beach

    Muyuni Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    5,100 feet from property

Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent · 517 reviews
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  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.4
  • Free WiFi8.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mohammed Sudan

    “Staff are warm welcoming and excellent specially Mr Charles”

  • Maja United Arab Emirates

    “Place looks exactly like on the photos, the pool is great, everyone is friendly and really ready to help with anything.”

  • Pj Tanzania

    “I really enjoyed the friendlyness of all the staff, a special mention to Gaba fir organising a special dinner and a romantic setup on the jety for me and my fiance. It was just incredible”

  • Andrius Norway

    “Beautiful location with beautiful environment and garden”

  • Marike United Kingdom

    “- breathtaking view - gorgeous bungalows - peaceful -clean - spacious balcony - cute and comfortable sun loungers and couches scattered throughout - very romantic”

  • Joanne United Arab Emirates

    “The food was amazing, and the location was perfect for a relaxing getaway. The staff were really friendly and helpful. It was also really convenient having the Dive Point shop right there, dive point we're also very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.”

  • Jodie United Arab Emirates

    “Dive point on site was convenient. Food was fantastic! Staff were accommodating and friendly. Great views especially for sunrise.”

  • Vanessa United States of America

    “Beautiful Gardens Lovely staff Amazing view Room was comfortable and clean They accommodated me for breakfast as a vegan”

  • Kiki Italy

    “Amazing place. Loved the surrounding and the garden. Food is well presented and delicious. Very helpful staff, they helped us with everything, plus renting a car at a reasonable price. Water dispenser available.”

  • Hanna United Arab Emirates

    “Super clean, amazing staff, facilities like houses/garden/pool with view are stunning! I wish I could have stayed longer. Breakfast variety is okay, nothing special.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a shuttle available to get to the closest beach nearby? What are the other transportation options?
    We do provide free transport by car any from 9:00am to 6:00am or by boat when water is high tide, free bicycle or when water is low tide can walk by the beach it tooks 7 minutes.
    Answered on November 30, 2019
  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?
    Dear Guest, Our beach is 10 minutes walking during low tide from the lodge and 5 minutes by boat during high tide, by car is 15 minute, all transport are free of charge. You can also use our bikes for free.
    Answered on September 18, 2019
  • do you have air conditioning in the rooms
    No our Lodge is environment friendly no AC and plastic free, the rooms have been studied to use the natural ventilation of the sea breeze moreover are equipped with 3 fans, a ceiling one , stand one and a small one next to the bed.
    Answered on February 2, 2020
  • where are tv's
    we do not have TV in the rooms
    Asked about: Garden Suite • Answered on March 2, 2021
  • Are the safety deposit box in the room 'Laptop compatible' size? How big are they? Thank you
    We do have safety box but normal size , a laptip is not fitting in
    Answered on January 19, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
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Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Nungwi
    12.4 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Muyuni Beach
    5,100 feet
  • Matemwe Beach
    1.9 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach
    4.9 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach
    4.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    28.8 miles
How to get to Sunshine Marine Lodge from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: African, Seafood, Local, International

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Sunshine Marine Lodge

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Spa
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site Additional charge
  • Snorkeling Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • 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
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
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
  • Waxing services
  • Beauty services
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Swahili
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Sunshine Marine Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
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

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
$61 per child, 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa 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 2009.

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

  • Sunshine Marine Lodge is 3.1 miles from the center of Matemwe.

  • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from Sunshine Marine Lodge.

  • Sunshine Marine Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sunshine Marine Lodge (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Room options at Sunshine Marine Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • 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.

  • Guests staying at Sunshine Marine Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Sunshine Marine Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Spa facilities
    • Themed dinners
    • Pedicure
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Full-body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Waxing services
    • Horseback riding
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Body scrub
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Yoga classes
    • Bike tours
    • Beauty services
    • Back massage
    • Manicure
    • Foot massage

  • Check-in at Sunshine Marine Lodge is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Sunshine Marine Lodge by:

    • Taxi 1h 30min