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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Overview of Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge

3.5 star property

4.6/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.8/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Spa
  • Restaurant

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Social distancing
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Off Mnemba Island Road, Muyuni, Matemwe, 4749

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMnemba Island5 min drive
  • Popular LocationKigomani Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuyuni Beach10 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)79 min drive

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About this area

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, Sunshine Marine Lodge is near a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mnemba Island and Kiwengwa Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting. Waterskiing, parasailing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Mnemba Island - 5 min drive
  • Kigomani Beach - 10 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 10 min drive
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 24 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Matemwe Rock Local Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Makuti Beach - 14 min drive
  • Nangani Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Dolphin Local Restaurant - 18 min drive
  • Mtambo Sisi Kawa Sisi - 19 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Marine Lodge

3.5-star hotel with pools and private beach
At Sunshine Marine Lodge, relax by one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkelling.
Sunshine Marine Lodge offers 24 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

Children aged 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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. 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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free bike hire
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Spa services

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

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Check-in

Check-in from 12:30 PM - 7 PM

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 - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.00 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 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60
  • 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

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Overall score and ratings

4.6

Wonderful

Rating 5 - Excellent. 38 out of 60 reviews
5 - Excellent 63%
Rating 4 - Good. 18 out of 60 reviews
4 - Good 30%
Rating 3 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews
3 - Okay 7%
Rating 2 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
2 - Poor 0%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.7/5

Staff & service

5.0/5

Amenities

4.7/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.5/5

Eco-friendliness
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5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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