Title: Sunshine Marine Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sunshine Marine Lodge Private beach and 3 outdoor pools, near Mnemba Island ![3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/b33bfdf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/97575b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast meal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/52ea87ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/dd80b8c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/cb8b143f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sunshine Marine Lodge offers the ultimate tropical getaway. Unwind by the poolside bar, relax at the spa with a body treatment, or enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling activities. With 3 outdoor pools, a garden library and free in-room WiFi you'll feel right at home. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Air conditioning - Pool - Laundry - Housekeeping £107 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 30 - Dec 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=5938832&PinnedHotelID=5938832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=5938832&PinnedHotelID=5938832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=5938832&PinnedHotelID=5938832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=5938832&PinnedHotelID=5938832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=5938832&PinnedHotelID=5938832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=5938832&PinnedHotelID=5938832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=5938832&PinnedHotelID=5938832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=5938832&PinnedHotelID=5938832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/cb8b143f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Ocean Front Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fan Down duvet Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Electric kettle - 431 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed ![Family Suite with Partial Ocean View | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/864e253d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite with Partial Ocean View ### Highlights Garden Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fan Down duvet Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - 753 sq ft - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Deluxe Ocean Front Suite | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/1692584b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Ocean Front Suite ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fan Down duvet Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Electric kettle - 538 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/4759ae82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Separate bedroom Fan Down duvet Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - 322 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Family Suite, Garden View | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/acd9874b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Separate bedroom Fan Down duvet Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - 538 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Garden Suite | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/6104f7fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden Suite ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Fan Down duvet Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Electric kettle Free bottled water - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5938900/5938832/d7ce3f50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite with Ocean View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Separate bedroom Fan Down duvet Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - 322 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMatemwe-Hotels-Sunshine-Marine-Lodge.h5938832.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMatemwe-Hotels-Sunshine-Marine-Lodge.h5938832.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-5.81946%2C39.35685&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oc8_nOdgk7GbuSLP9eNw0XEOxzA=) Off Mnemba Island Road, Muyuni, Matemwe, 4749 #### What's nearby - Kigomani Beach - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles - Muyuni Beach - 16 min drive - 5.1 miles - Nungwi Beach - 28 min drive - 8.8 miles - Kiwengwa Beach - 31 min drive - 12.2 miles - Kendwa Beach - 32 min drive - 9.7 miles #### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 95 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬8 min walk - ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬18 min drive - ‪Zanziblue - ‬18 min drive - ‪Seles - ‬13 min drive - ‪Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - ‬14 min drive ## About this property ### Sunshine Marine Lodge Hotel near Mnemba Island You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Sunshine Marine Lodge. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach, a free beach shuttle and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage, aromatherapy or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours, snorkelling and mountain biking. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking and extended parking - Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and massage treatment rooms - Luggage storage, barbecues and multilingual staff Room features All guest rooms at Sunshine Marine Lodge feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries - Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70540000/70537100/70537051/2cbda080.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar Matemwe - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 10 Exceptional 7 reviews £111 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=70537051&PinnedHotelID=70537051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6450000/6446700/6446682/f6a9fe39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Zanzibari Nungwi - On private beach - Pool - Hot tub - Spa 9.0 Wonderful 231 reviews £140 includes taxes & fees 11 Dec - 12 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=6446682&PinnedHotelID=6446682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22820000/22812800/22812741/f6f1867f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar Matemwe - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 6 Dec - 7 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=22812741&PinnedHotelID=22812741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11010000/11000100/11000024/764c23a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kasha Boutique Hotel Matemwe - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa 8.8 Excellent 45 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=11000024&PinnedHotelID=11000024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19950000/19945200/19945146/a52507d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tanzanite Beach Resort Nungwi - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 65 reviews £87 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=19945146&PinnedHotelID=19945146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 outdoor pools, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78250000/78245400/78245396/0b476fd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive Matemwe - Pool - Breakfast included - All-inclusive - Spa 9.6 Exceptional 185 reviews £381 includes taxes & fees 6 Dec - 7 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=78245396&PinnedHotelID=78245396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109440000/109433800/109433736/6d50287a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Moyo Mzuri Villa Resort Zanzibar Ltd. 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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. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sunshine Marine Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Sunshine Marine Lodge? > As of 30 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunshine Marine Lodge on 14 Dec 2025 start from £106.63, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matemwe-Hotels-Sunshine-Marine-Lodge.h5938832.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Sunshine Marine Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Sunshine Marine Lodge? > Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sunshine Marine Lodge? > Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Sunshine Marine Lodge? > Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee. ### Does Sunshine Marine Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Sunshine Marine Lodge located? > Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 20.2 mi (32.4 km) from Kendwa Beach. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunshine Marine Lodge Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Staff & service ### 9.2/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely stay- great quiet spot with amazing views and friendly and attentive staff. Great scuba diving! ##### Erica Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dina 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Peaceful oasis We had an amazing stay at Sunshine Marine Lodge. The staff were all incredibly helpful and friendly. The reception team helped with arranging tours and activities - we especially loved the tour of Stone Town! The hotel also offers transfer services from the airport, which was really convenient. The resort itself is beautiful and peaceful. The food was also great, especially the fresh fruit at breakfast and the daily specials for lunch and dinner. Cannot recommend this stay enough! ##### Dina Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leon 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Awesome quiet place! ##### Leon Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorte 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect relaxing holiday Relaxing holiday. All staff smiling, very friendly and service minded. Excellent team. The food was excellent, perhaps a bit expensive, but very tasty and beautifully served. Special thanks to the waiter Daniel who was really making a difference. We tried yoga and the yoga instructor Anna was really good, Stayed in the ocean view bungalow. The only thing which I recommend is a new madras as it was a bit used. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a1da1fd6-94c5-46c8-8e0b-5f798c8eebd3-1745327648053.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6d6c39c1-5a9b-43a9-8867-d23191b21a1c-1745327670227.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3bce7c78-9d2c-4075-b87c-23cc78ce3d9b-1745327654063.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f14d8279-96a3-4486-b932-45e38da0a34f-1745327672739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dorte Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ada 11 Jul 2022 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! ##### Ada Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mette 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Peaceful location Beautiful and very peaceful stay. Friendly staff. Snorkeling trips organized every day. Bus to small nearby beach several times a day. Nice variety in food menu that changes every day. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Mette Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### George 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The propertynwas beautiful, the room was spacioua and incredible balcony. The distance from town and expense to get there and back ( over an hour $160 rtn)was the only drawback. ##### George Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 10 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Honeymoon Awesome time at the Sunshine! Great food, impecable service, a peaceful place to enjoy Zanzibar. The hotel is beautiful and offers many services (spa, free yoga classes, diving school inside the hotel). We had an amazing time and we wished to have stayed longer. Everyone at the Sunshine helped us to enjoy this moment so Kudos to everyone!! ##### Julie Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah 25 Jul 2023 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! ##### sarah Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Uta 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Extremly isolated. No possibility to eat outside (without Taxi). Daily power cuts, some of which lasted a long time. No air conditioning and no WLAN during this time. Bar and restaurant also affected. The staff are very keen to maintain European standards, but are overzealous. Every plate is cleared away in a hurry, regardless of whether your partner is still eating or whether you want to keep your plate to have a snack. Hotel pool was not cleaned separately in the morning. As a result, there were lots of dead insects floating in the pool. ##### Uta Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 7 Jan 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would never choose again At first glance it looks as if this hotel is a quite calm luxurious hotel. But after staying here for 5days I would not say that luxury is the correct word. All in all we had 5 cockroaches (apart from other critters) in our room at different times. After the first night we told the reception and got the reply that they would try to fix it but that they really can’t because the hotel is located in a very green area. They sprayed a lot of bug spray in our room hoping that it would solve the issue at hand. Well, it didn’t. The door to the room had a glitch of maybe 3-4 cm at the bottom, that was the critter highway 1 to our room, the doors to the terrace where the same, a huge whole that just was another entrance for bugs of all sorts to enter our room. The room also had the bathroom window (not really a window, patterned holes in the wall with insect nets for coverage.) that was straight towards the stairs that other guest used to get to their rooms. So whenever you needed to go, you had to check so there wasn’t anyone outside that could peek in or just hear the sounds that can happen during a visit to the restroom. Furthermore the hotel did not comunicate well, as an example, we were away on a trip all morning and back at the hotel at 12:30, a lot of time for the staff to clean. But they came and wanted to clean the room exactly when we got back and needed to change clothes. They had so much time to do this, but chose the worst possible time. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 10 Sept 2023 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. ##### Robert Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heike 19 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Man kann die sunshine marine lodge nur weiterempfehlen, man bekommt jeden Tag Wasser a und Kaffee - und Teebeutel, Wasserkocher vorhanden. Die Betten werden abends Mückensicher gemacht, das Menü für den ganzen Tag bekommt man aufs Handy mit den Ebbe und Flutdaten außerdem die Tagestemperaturen, fanden wir sehr gut! ##### Heike Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 28 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Le séjour était top. L’inconvénient est la literie. Le matelas est très dure et pas de climatisation dans la chambre c’est compliqué. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon 19 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Like paradise Amazing. Great service, nice lodge and exceptionel location. Like paradise :) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/842016ADAA1986A5D58CD854AF6F84589E222F461637331271418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Simon Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Agnès 21 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bel hôtel mais Très bel hôtel et accueil charmant mais il est complètement isolé , pas de plage . Une voiture est obligatoire, Sinon obligées de manger au restaurant ou les prix sont prohibitifs . La journée est calme , voir trop calme et la nuit bruyante . Il n’y a pas de fenêtres , uniquement des persiennes , donc la nuit bruits des autres touristes et des singes ##### Agnès Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Buen servicio ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Georg 10 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Empfehlenswert Die Lodge liegt wunderschön am Meer, Strand gibts beim Partnerhotel per kostenlosem Shuttle. Komfortabel, Küche recht gut ##### Georg Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn 3 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing views, pools, food and service. Very relaxing private paradise! ##### Carolyn Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris, Charlottesville 18 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Loved the rain-shower-head in the shower. Loved the view from the balcony. Loved everything. ##### Chris Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Nov 2019 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Oct 2019 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hans 4 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Kleinschalige mooie lodge op prachtige locatie. Ideaal gesitueerd tegenover Mnemba Island, een duik en snorkelparadjs. Heerlijk eten, mooie huisjes en uiterst vriendelijke staf. ##### Hans Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom 1 Apr 2019 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!!! ##### Tom Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 Feb 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Un havre de paix ! hôtel très accueillant, isolé sur un site magnifique. Ici pas besoin de clim, des ventilateurs font très bien leur office, d'autant que les bungalows sont orientés de façon à ce que le vent des marées ventile doucement les chambre. 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