Sunshine Marine Lodge - Matemwe (Zanzibar)

$$$$||View on mapMatemwe (Zanzibar), TanzaniaOff Mnemba Island Road, Zanzibar, Matemwe (Zanzibar), Tanzania, 4749|
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Sunshine Marine Lodge - Matemwe (Zanzibar)
Off Mnemba Island Road, Zanzibar, Matemwe (Zanzibar), Tanzania, 4749·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Staff9.1
Facilities9.0
Location8.8
Who stays here
Couples46%
Families31%
Groups15%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Staff9.1
Facilities9.0
Location8.8
Who stays here
Couples46%
Families31%
Groups15%
Solo8%

Eco-friendly cliffside lodge on Zanzibar's northeast coast

Diving & Marine Life

Sunshine Marine Lodge has a 5-star PADI dive center called DivePoint on the property. DivePoint offers all PADI courses and leads two-tank dives each morning at 8:00 am. Guests dive directly to Mnemba Atoll, one of Zanzibar's most biodiverse marine sanctuaries.

Wellness & Relaxation

The spa at Sunshine Marine Lodge offers services such as body scrub, full body massage, and manicure. Daily yoga sessions are held on the property in a tranquil environment. Guests also have access to three outdoor swimming pools overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Accommodations

Accommodations include Deluxe Ocean Front Suites with direct sea views and furnished balconies. The Deluxe Suite with Garden View offers a private garden terrace. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, and mosquito nets.

Dining & Culinary

The on-site restaurant serves Zanzibarian delicacies made with locally-sourced ingredients. Special diet menus and themed dinner nights are offered regularly. Breakfast includes fresh fruit and a daily special, while lunch and dinner change daily.

Location & Activities

Sunshine Marine Lodge is set in Matemwe, with a free shuttle to sister hotels Sunshine Azure and Sunshine Bay. The hotel provides complimentary bicycle rentals to explore the surroundings. Guests can join walking tours or tours about local culture, or visit nearby Mnemba Island.

  • Diving: On-site 5-star PADI dive center with daily trips to Mnemba Atoll
  • Wellness: Spa, daily yoga, and three ocean-view pools
  • Rooms: Ocean front suites with furnished balconies
  • Dining: Local cuisine, themed dinners, fresh fruit breakfast
  • Location: Matemwe, free shuttle to sister beach hotels
  • Activities: Complimentary bicycles, walking tours, snorkeling
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-22:00
from 09:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 12.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Danish, Polish, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:28
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Rooms and availability

Family Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Deluxe Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Oceanfront Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Body scrub

Waxing

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Sunshine Marine Lodge

💵 Lowest room price 191 US$
📏 Distance to center 3.6 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 34.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Off Mnemba Island Road, Zanzibar, Matemwe (Zanzibar), Tanzania, 4749
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Off Mnemba Island Road, Zanzibar, Matemwe (Zanzibar), Tanzania, 4749
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Off Mnemba Island Road, Zanzibar, Matemwe (Zanzibar), Tanzania, 4749
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