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Sunshine Bay Zanzibar - Adult Only

Property class: 3.5

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A wooden deck with a thatched roof, wicker chairs, and a bed.
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and scattered rocks.
A resort with thatched-roof cottages surrounded by lush greenery.
A thatched-roof structure with a stone wall and wooden railing, surrounded by lush greenery.
An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $92
$73 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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Zanzibar, Matemwe, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Garden Suite

A courtyard with stone walls, a thatched-roof building, and lush greenery.

Deluxe Garden Suite

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

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A wooden deck with a thatched roof, wicker chairs, and a bed.

Deluxe Partial Ocean Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, Sunshine Bay Zanzibar - Adult Only is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Kigomani Beach and Muyuni Beach. .This beach hotel is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Nungwi Beach and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 23 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 40 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 44 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kasha boutique hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jua Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marlin Local Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Bay Zanzibar - Adult Only

Sunshine Bay Zanzibar - Adult Only 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. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Sunshine Bay Zanzibar - Adult Only 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

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 80
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 80
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • 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

Sunshine Bay Zanzibar - Adult Only Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible stay! The room was lovely and such a quiet and peaceful location, right on the beach. The best part was the staff, they went above and beyond at every opportunity to make our stay as special as possible. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

enez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights in Sunshine Bay Hotel. We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly attentive and welcoming, ensuring that we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout our stay. Every request was met with a smile, and they went above and beyond to make our experience seamless. The hotel facilities were top-notch—everything was pristine and designed with comfort in mind. The room was spacious, beautifully appointed, and offered every amenity I could need. The attention to detail in both the public spaces and private rooms truly stood out. Whether it was enjoying a delicious meal at the hotel restaurant, relaxing by the pool, or simply taking in the stunning views from the beach, every aspect of the hotel exceeded our expectations. I left feeling fully relaxed and refreshed and can't wait for my next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clement

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bel établissement, le personnel est soigné, la chambre agréable et il y a un accès direct à la plage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Zimmer war makellos und das Personal sehr nett und auf die Wünsche eingehend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Jag har precis spenderat 2 veckor på detta ljuvliga hotell! Fantastisk personal som gör sitt yttersta för att man ska få en bra upplevelse! Kan varmt rekommendera!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevlig personal, fint rum och bra service.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uten tvil den flotteste plassen vi har vært på. Rommet gav følelsen av å bo på safari, stilrent og god komfort Området rundt var frodig og flott. Stranden var hvit og ble avgrenset fra resten av hotellene ved høyvann, slik at det gav en følelse av at vi var alene. Veldig hyggelige ansatte, lokalbefolkning og masaier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helt underbart!

Detta boendet kan vi varmt rekommendera! Underbart läge och mycket fin service. Stranden är jättefin och superfint att bada vid högvatten. Poolområdet med tre pooler och också väldigt fint, även där finns det sand. Hotellpersonalen är helt fantastisk och maten är kanon! Det finns inte mycket att göra runtomkring men möjlighet till utflykter är mycket bra. Vi har faktiskt ingenting att klaga på.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Asbjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

nicklas

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025