Sunshine Azure Zanzibar Beach Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (73 reviews)
Matemwe , Zanzibar City , tz

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Good Amenities
Cons:
High Prices
Cleanliness Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Mixed feedback regarding cleanliness, with some issues mentioned.
Service
9.3
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.3
Great location right at the beach with good nearby restaurants.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms are spacious and comfortable with good amenities.
Amenities
8.8
Facilities including pools and direct beach access were well-received.
Value for Money
8.3
Some complaints about high prices, particularly for meals and services.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food received mixed reviews, but overall dining experience was positive.
Overall Experience
9.3
Guests expressed a high level of satisfaction and desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in our air-conditioned 4-star rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. Some rooms even offer breathtaking sea views and balconies.

Dining Experience
Treat your taste buds to a blend of African and international flavors at our restaurant. Sip on refreshing cocktails at the bar while enjoying the serene beach views.

Beachfront Activities
With free bikes and a private beach area, there's no shortage of activities to enjoy. Explore the area on a cycling adventure or unwind on the pristine Matemwe Beach.

For an unforgettable beachfront getaway in Zanzibar City, book your stay at Sunshine Azure Zanzibar Beach Hotel now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 73 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Bénédicte couple fr
8
Une bonne adresse
Pros:

Nous avons en réalité séjourné au Sunshine Bay, qui est un peu plus au nord, dans une petite baie isolée à marée haute. Une navette permet d'aller aux trois hôtels du groupe pour profiter des piscines, déjeuner ou dîner. C'est sympa parce que sur plusieurs jours ça permet de changer de restaurant. Le Azure est le seul qui soit sur la grande plage de Matemwe, avec à proximité d'autres bars et restaurants. Nous y étions durant le ramadan donc c'était très calme le soir, un peu trop.

Cons:

Les toilettes des chambres avec une porte ajournée et qui ne ferme même pas bien. Avis à tous les hôteliers, d'ailleurs, on aimerait bien avoir un peu d'intimité aux toilettes !!! :-))

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Nicole Pavlin family_with_children ch
9
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Sudeshna couple ca
9
Amazing Stay at Matemwe Beach
Pros:

The property is located right at the beach - amazing staff services and both their Garden Suite and Honeymoon Suite are gorgeous!
On our first day, the breakfast and the dinner was a bit letdown and we gave the feedback, what surprised us was that the management and the executive chef took the feedback constructively and immediately acted to give us a positive experience. Later on, thourghout our stay the foods have been amazing!
Definitely recommend to book your special dinner with them - the staffs (especially, Happiness) know how to make it even more beautiful. Thanks for the lovely stay in Zanzibar.
We are full time travel content creators, Tanzania was our 73rd country, for full details you can watch our YouTube (channel name: Followtheimprints).

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Mario extended_group nl
8
Heerlijke omgeving op een prachtig eiland
Pros:

De locatie was heerlijk rustig met een prachtig uitzicht vanaf het zwembad. Ook onze kamers hadden een prachtig uitzicht over het zwembad en de zee. Het ontbijt was lekker. De keuzes uit meerdere soorten ei was erg goed. Als je niet van ei houdt is het lastig, want de rest van de keuzes waren beperkt

Cons:

We hadden geboekt inclusief ontbijt. De prijzen voor de lunch en avondeten waren erg hoog. Een glas witte wijn voor 9 dollar is wat aan de hoge kant. Gelukkig zijn er veel goede lokale restaurants op loopafstand in de buurt waar je met 6 personen voor 50 a 60 dollar eet.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Dentener family_with_children nl
8
Sunshine Azure Zanzibar Beach Hotel
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, in het bijzonder Hapiness. Ze was ontzettend klantvriendelijk!

Ruime kamer.

Goed ontbijt.

Cons:

Weinig te doen op en rondom de accommodatie

Prijzen voor wijn, eten.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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rachel couple gb
9
Beautiful, quiet stay next to the ocean
Pros:

Beautiful beachfront location with amazing views from the pool.
Area was quiet and felt a lot calmer than other areas on the island

Cons:

The restaurant was a little pricey.
We couldnt really enjoy our balcony in the evening as there was no light on there- feels like a miss.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Edina family_with_children hu
10
Friendly staff, fabulous, safe environment. Good service. You will really feel like a VIP guest.
Pros:

The breakfast varied, all meals with friendly and helpful staff - special Jacob. He always makes his best to make your stay as memorable as could, even in every little thing. Feel free to turn him. But every staff nice and smiling, The hotel situated just right on the best part of the ocean, with tropical well cared garden. You also can go to the other two partner hotels by the hotel own shuttle bus, anytime during the day if you need some new. The hotel has own generator which is very useful the daily blackout so it does not affect your comfort. Thank you to the entire Sunshine Azure team for making our stay very enjoyable.
We truly look forward to coming back.

Cons:

there was not

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Des couple ie
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The rooms and the staff. Janath in particular was extremely helpful

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Fatima couple qa
10
An Unforgettable Anniversary & Birthday Celebration at Sunshine Azura Hotel
Pros:

We recently celebrated our anniversary and birthdays at Sunshine Azura Hotel, and honestly, it was beyond anything we expected. From the moment the team learned about our special occasion, they went above and beyond to make it truly memorable.

The room arrangements were absolutely beautiful — thoughtfully decorated with such care and attention to detail that it immediately made us feel special and celebrated. It wasn’t just decoration; it felt personal and heartfelt.

The dinner setup was equally stunning. The table was perfectly arranged for celebration, creating a romantic and joyful atmosphere that made our evening unforgettable. The staff ensured everything ran smoothly, and their kindness and professionalism really stood out.

What touched us most was the unexpected upgrade to a honeymoon suite once they knew we were celebrating our anniversary. That gesture meant so much to us and showed a level of hospitality that is rare to find.

Thank you to the entire Sunshine Azura team for making our celebration so special. Your effort, warmth, and attention to detail turned our stay into a beautiful memory we will always cherish. We truly look forward to coming back.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a place that genuinely cares about making your special moments extraordinary.

Musab & Fatima

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Mohammed couple sa
9
إقامة رائعة
Pros:

الهدوء والتعامل

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Thierry couple fr
5
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple ch
10
Pros:

Le lieu magnifique et le personnel très accueillant et souriant, merci

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Ransay family_with_children ch
8
Sympa
Pros:

La proximité avec la plage. Tres belle chambre avec vue sur la mer

Cons:

Le repas un peu cher et pas trop de choix, Petit déjeuner identique chaque jour. Ruen aux alentours donc besoin d’une voiture ou taxi

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Graham couple zw
4
The weather was great, location great, pool areas great, staff great but very poor management.
Pros:

Breakfast very disappointing, very little choice, not enough coffee.

Cons:

The menu/food available for lunch/dinner was not good. we ate out at other hotels nearby.
One day black board written advertising wine by the glass. However there was no wine!! How can you have a hotel that runs out of wine.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Castillo couple fr
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Corine family_with_children fr
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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NIKOLAOS extended_group gr
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Laura couple es
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kirsty couple za
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bianca couple ro
6
the hotel interior is full of gorgeous vegetation, but the facilities don’t compare to what is presented
Pros:

the location is gorgeous, full of vegetation

Cons:

the rooms in the pictures are not the same as reality, the pools are small and very close to the restaurant area

2026-01-18 via Nuitee