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Sunshine Marine Lodge

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
View from room
1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast meal

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$369
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Explore the area

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Off Mnemba Island Road, Muyuni, Matemwe, 4749
  • Place, Mnemba Island
  • Place, Kigomani Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean Front Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite with Partial Ocean View

Family Suite with Partial Ocean View

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Garden view

Deluxe Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, Garden View

Family Suite, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite with Ocean View

Highlights

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

About the area

Matemwe

At Sunshine Marine Lodge, you'll be 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from Kiwengwa Beach and 32.4 km (20.2 mi) from Kendwa 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. .Near this 3.5-property class Matemwe hotel, you'll find Mnemba Island.

What's nearby

  • Kigomani Beach - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 28 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 31 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 32 min drive - 15.6 km

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

Beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa
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.

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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Mosquito nets
  • 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 provided

Food and drink

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

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 staffed during limited hours
For any questions, 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
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. 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. 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.

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.