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Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar

3.5 star property

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Deluxe Suite with Ocean View | View from room
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
$166
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

Explore the area

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Zanzibar, Matemwe, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Mnemba Island
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite with Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite with Partial Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite with Partial Ocean View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite with Ocean View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar

3.5-star Matemwe hotel with 3 outdoor pools
Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Sunshine Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 crib

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

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 percent 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 May 5 and June 1.

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 percent

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

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 neighboring 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