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Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar

3.5 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy 3 outdoor pools and white sand beach

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Deluxe Suite with Ocean View | View from room
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Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar sits on the ocean, offering white sandy beaches and three pool areas with loungers. The property features a rejuvenating spa, on-site shopping, and a café serving continental breakfast and coffee all day.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Laundry
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the white sand beach. Notable activities close by include snorkelling and scuba diving.

On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite with Partial Ocean View

Suite with Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite with Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Matemwe, Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kiwengwa Beach. Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Zanzibar, Matemwe, Unguja North Region

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 37 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 38 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sofia Sea View - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Narai Thai Resaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bob Swahili - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar

Hotel near Mnemba Island
Free continental breakfast, a terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a facial at Sunshine Spa, the on-site spa. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and outdoor furniture
  • Beach towels, a front desk safe and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guest rooms at Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 5 May and 1 June.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Sunshine Bay Hotel
Sunshine Bay Zanzibar Matemwe
Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar Hotel
Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar Matemwe
Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar Hotel Matemwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Kigomani Beach and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Muyuni Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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