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Sunshine Marine Lodge

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel with pools and private beach

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Family Suite, Garden View
Restaurant
Sports facility
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

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Map
Off Mnemba Island Road, Muyuni, Matemwe, 4749
  • Popular LocationMnemba Island5 min drive
  • Popular LocationKigomani Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationKendwa Beach61 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)97 min drive

Room options

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Family Suite, Garden View

Family Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Suite with Partial Ocean View

Family Suite with Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Portable fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 70 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Ocean Front Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Portable fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite with Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Ocean Front Suite | Balcony view

Deluxe Ocean Front Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Portable fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Garden view

Deluxe Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Zanzibari
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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (181)
The price is AU$242
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
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About the area

Matemwe

At Sunshine Marine Lodge, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Mnemba Island and 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from Kiwengwa Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a nearby private beach. .A day of pampering can include massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to boat tours and scuba-diving. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and free use of bicycles. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Matemwe hotel, you'll be 32.4 km (20.2 mi) from Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Mnemba Island - 5 min drive
  • Kigomani Beach - 11 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 25 min drive
  • Nungwi Beach - 31 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mohammed’s restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - 14 min drive
  • The Bridge - 12 min drive
  • Sunshine Marine Lodge - 8 min walk
  • Seles - 13 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Marine Lodge

Comfortable hotel with pools and private beach
Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private white sand beach, located just 700 metres 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.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Matemwe hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2013
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sunshine Marine Lodge offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down duvets. This Matemwe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 7 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 May and 1 June.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sunshine Marine Lodge?

Yep, Sunshine Marine Lodge has a free self car park and free extended parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunshine Marine Lodge?

As of 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunshine Marine Lodge on 20 May 2024 start from AU$219.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Sunshine Marine Lodge?

The closest beach to Sunshine Marine Lodge is Nungwi Beach (12.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Sunshine Marine Lodge?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Sunshine Marine Lodge. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and body treatments.

Does Sunshine Marine Lodge have a pool?

Sunshine Marine Lodge has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Sunshine Marine Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sunshine Marine Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunshine Marine Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sunshine Marine Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunshine Marine Lodge?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunshine Marine Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sunshine Marine Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Sunshine went above and beyond the call of duty to make our stay there wonderful. We especially would like to acknowledge Hamida, Rosemary and Daniel. Everyone there was great and always had a smile waiting for you. Service was top notch and their restaurant deserves a michelin star.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part of the hotel is the staff—warm, friendly, wonderful and willing to go ABOVE AND BEYOND to make our stay wonderful. The location is far away from hustle and bustle of beaches like Nungwi. No one is trying to sell you anything here. The view from the pools is lovely and the dramatic rise and fall of the tide made for fun little adventures. The dive shop was handy and lovely. The snorkeling and diving at Mnemba were just 20 minute away and great. To note: there isn’t a swimmable beach in front of the hotel. For this, you wait until low tide and walk north to Muyuni or bike there…well worth it for the sandbar, starfish, and swimming. We are so thankful to Sunshine Marine Lodge team for sharing their beautiful space and smiles with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very nice Food is Amazing great for a cupples retret! You will anjoy your stay if its a relaxing mode!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, pools, food and service. Very relaxing private paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Charlottesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rain-shower-head in the shower. Loved the view from the balcony. Loved everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this property to go scuba diving. Our room was beautiful, the pool was clean, the food was good and well priced and the staff were very friendly and professional. We had a great time and recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is such a fancy resort and even though the beach is not right by the hotel they have shuttles that will take you to the private beach whenever you want. the private beach is just amazing as it’s so deserted!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Colorado Springs, Colo, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay at Sunshine Marine Lodge!
My wife and I chose to stay here because of the on-site Scuba Diving shop (Dive Point Zanzibar), and really enjoyed our 5-night stay. The property is located about 90 minutes from the airport, and a one-way private transfer/taxi arranged through the hotel costs $60 USD. We opted for the "half board" option which includes breakfast and dinner each day. Breakfast includes a continental style breakfast, but you can also have eggs/omelettes cooked-to-order, along with African pancakes (like a thick crepe). For dinner you can choose from the "Catch of the Day", or from a limited 4-course menu that changes daily. All in all, we were very happy with the quality, and quantity of the meals. The rooms were spacious and comfortable (we opted for the seaside bungalow, and had a beautiful/close view right from our room and porch - well worth the extra $. The property grounds are nice, quiet, there are three separate pools on-site, and a nice bar and restaurant. They also offer free yoga classes on Monday, Wednesdays, & Fridays, and you can snorkel right in front of the property during high tide (there are big tide swings here, so at low tide, there is not enough water to snorkel). We were very pleased with the overall service at the resort, however the restaurant staff/waiters do not seem to be very motivated, or have not been trained well on how to provide excellent service. DivePoint (scuba shop) is excellent, really nice to have on-site, and we loved our 7 dives with them!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mat, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always the staff at the hotel are excellent. The location is ideal if you need to take a break from life and rejuvenate. overall excellent value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was absolutely lovely! I enjoyed that it was quiet and out of the way - it is not close to any town and doesn't have the "party" vibe, but if you're looking for a nice place to relax, soak in the beach & snorkel/scuba dive, it's perfect! The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the dive center is located right at the hotel! Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018