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About this property

Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 3.7 mi from Dove Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Guests can try African and seafood dishes at the in-house restaurant. At the hotel, all rooms come with a terrace. Rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guest rooms feature a desk. Breakfast is available daily, and includes various options such as gluten-free or lactose-free. Guests can have a drink at the onsite bar and enjoy Afro Funk Jazz live music 3 evenings a week, as well as live afternoon DJ sessions on Saturdays. Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas offers free yoga classes from Monday to Friday. The area is popular for cycling, diving and snorkeling. Free bike hire is available at the accommodations. Mnemba Island is 4.3 mi from Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas, while Muyuni Beach is 5 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Luisa
    Switzerland Switzerland
    very chilled atmosphere, amazing food with unlimited breakfast orders (compared to many other 5* hotels, the food was really outstanding at bandas!!), staff was super nice and helpful. Our beach bungalow was so nice, we were able to hear the beach...
  • Daniel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Beautiful place with high attention to detail, great food, nice pool area and spacious beach bungalows. Farah, one of the managers, is great. Staff in general is very friendly. I will keep coming back.
  • Aplotkin
    United States United States
    We were extremely happy with our stay and the facilities. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The vibe of the whole place was very chill, and calm, which was exactly what we were looking for. The facility and rooms are beautiful, clean,...
  • Shah
    United States United States
    The hospitality and the service were outstanding. Everyone was very nice and happily helped us with all our asks. The food was really good, they served all day breakfast which was fantastic. The rooms were clean and made up twice a day. All...
  • Gamze
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Service was great, breakfast was available all day, peaceful and quiet
  • Aisha
    Oman Oman
    The beach was quiet and peaceful, not too crowded and exceptional hands-on service. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. However, Farah and Moosa definitely stood out, they were always there anytime I needed anything, even catered to...
  • Bilge
    Turkey Turkey
    Any property is just a property until it has been staffed with people. What made our experience of Sunrise at Bandas exceptional was the quality of the staff. Not only were they sincerely hospitable but they were beautiful human beings who were a...
  • Royanna
    Qatar Qatar
    We love the overall design, amenities and facilities. The resort offers free yoga, reef walks, kayak, bicycle. Staff were friendly and very accommodating.
  • Roxana
    Belgium Belgium
    After two weeks spent on Kilimanjaro and safari, we were looking for a resort to relax and enjoy our time together. And this was the perfect place. The private bungalow was beautiful, spacious and clean with a nice terrace and direct access to the...
  • Belinda
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything was simply perfect. The food is excellent, the staff is funny and super nice, the bandas were very cute, private and comfortable. We loved the yoga classes and treated ourself to a massage. The breakfast is simply divine and the dining...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Zanzibar Bandas Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Seafood • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property provides for shuttle services at an additional cost.

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 Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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