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Family Suite with Partial Ocean View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Ocean Front Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Suite, Garden View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Ocean Front Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Suite, Garden View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite with Ocean View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Amenities

Renovations + Closures

The property is closed between May 1 and June 1.

Property Features

Unwind on the private white sand beach, located just 700 meters away. For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. At Sunshine Marine Lodge you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sunshine Marine Lodge is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Organic food
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2013
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Private beach nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free long-term parking
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Total number of rooms - 24
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Room Amenities

Sunshine Marine Lodge offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters. This Matemwe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Balcony or patio
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Fan
  • Number of beds 2
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

Sunshine Marine Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Spa Services

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Nearby Activities

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Hotel Policies

Payment types

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)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Humane animal treatment

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Comprehensive food waste policy

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Hotel Names

  • Sunshine Marine
  • Sunshine Marine Lodge
  • Sunshine Marine Lodge Matemwe
  • Sunshine Marine Matemwe
  • Sunshine Marine Lodge Matemwe, Zanzibar
  • Sunshine Marine Lodge Hotel
  • Sunshine Marine Lodge Matemwe
  • Sunshine Marine Lodge Hotel Matemwe

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