Sunshine Azure Zanzibar Beach Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (102 reviews)
Matemwe , Matemwe , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 102 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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Irma • extended_group • pl
10
Pros:

Bardzo klimatyczny obiekt, obsługa bardzo miła. Mogłyby bardziej urozmaicone śniadania. Obiady z karty menu też bardzo smaczne

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

La vue de notre chambre , la taille de l'hôtel, le personnel très accueillant.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • fr
10
Magnifique hôtel, petit coin de paradis.
Pros:

Hôtel parfait et magnifique, personnel au petit soin, coin de paradis à faire absolument !

Cons:

Franchement rien !

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jacopo • couple • it
10
Amazing stay! Beautiful place
Pros:

Our experience at Sunshine Azure Hotel was simply fantastic. A true paradise, an oasis of tranquility away from the chaotic and touristy spots of Zanzibar. The resort is magnificent, with just a few rooms immersed in palm trees and mangroves that instantly make you feel like you are in a tropical paradise. The sound of the ocean accompanies you throughout your stay, the infinity pool overlooking the beach is simply marvelous, and the open-air restaurant facing the sea provides a beautiful setting for breakfast. The white sand beach the hotel overlooks is everything you would expect from a trip to the tropics, while the tide is a constant phenomenon that can leave you unable to swim for a few hours. I highly recommend staying at this resort if you are looking for peace and quiet, excellent service from the staff, and high-quality sea-view rooms surrounded by lush greenery, far from mass tourism.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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laurie • family_with_children • fr
8
Appréciable
Pros:

Un havre de paix. Le cadre est magnifique. L’accès direct plage est très agréable, l’espace repas est également très appréciable.
Le personnel d’une extrême gentillesse.

Cons:

Les chambres méritent un peu de rénovations.
Quant au petit déjeuner, hélas il n’était vraiment pas du tout à la hauteur de l’hôtel ! Rien n’était proposé !! 2 croissants pas frais et 2 crêpes en guise de pancakes se battaient en duel… cela ne nous a donc pas donné envie de dîner sur place.
Bien dommage pour un si bel établissement.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • couple • de
8
Pros:

Das Zimmer mit direktem Blick auf das Meer ist unschlagbar. Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück ist sehr lecker.

Cons:

Ab mittags ist es tatsächlich recht windig, die Maasai am Strand sind sehr nervig und akzeptieren kein Nein. Ignorieren hilft, sie schneller loszuwerden.
Die Preise im Hotel sind europäisch.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Garance • couple • fr
9
Peaceful and relaxing place, with an incredibly caring team!
Pros:

What really makes Sunshine Azur special is the people. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed and looked after. Unfortunately, I became quite unwell short before our stay, which could easily have overshadowed our time there. Instead, the team was incredibly caring throughout. They regularly checked in to see how I was feeling, always with genuine concern, and did everything they could to make me comfortable. Having a small clinic just above the hotel was also incredibly convenient and reassuring in that situation. We were truly grateful for the way everyone looked after us.
A very special thank you has to go to Angel. Every time she took care of our room, we would come back to find everything beautifully prepared, always with a thoughtful little detail waiting for us.
Beyond the wonderful team, the hotel itself is a little haven of peace. It is quiet, intimate and incredibly relaxing, with a beautiful view from the pool and exactly the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to slow down and do absolutely nothing for a while. And according to my partner, the cocktails definitely deserve a special mention too (thanks to Zaza)!
Despite not being able to enjoy our stay quite as much as we had originally planned, we left with an extremely positive memory of Sunshine Azur.

Cons:

Honestly, nothing. The only unfortunate part of our stay was that I was ill and therefore couldn’t enjoy this lovely place as much as I would have liked, which, of course, had absolutely nothing to do with the hotel!

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • solo_traveller • de
3
Pros:

Direkter Zugang zum Strand, Restaurant mit Meerblick in gemütlicher Atmosphäre, bemühtes Personal

Cons:

Erhebliche Probleme mit dem Warmwasser, schmutzige Handtücher, Schwierigkeiten in der Kommunikation mit den Mitarbeitenden, Terrasse ohne Privatsphäre, Zimmer wirkten "in die Jahre" gekommen

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Khalid • solo_traveller • ma
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Sveva • extended_group • it
10
Un oasi nel mezzo di Matemwe
Pros:

Struttura meravigliosa immersa nel verde, vista dalle suite oceano impagabile, menzione speciale per il ristorante

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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ANNA • solo_traveller • it
9
Accogliente, il personale è eccellente.
Pros:

Il personale molto disponibile e gentile. Bella la spiaggia su cui è situato l'hotel. La struttura è ben tenuta con un limitato numero di ospiti. Ho apprezzato l'acqua filtrata in bottiglie di vetro, sia al ristorante sia in camera.

Cons:

Nulla.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Willy • couple • nl
9
Heerlijk verblijf, super relaxed
Pros:

Kleinschaligheid, waardoor een persoonlijke service mogelijk is.
Uitermate Service vriendelijk personeel, geweldige keuken en geweldige ligging aan een supermooi strand. Zeer goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding

Cons:

Nvt

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Maud • family_with_children • fr
10
Nous avons passé une semaines de rêve dans cette établissement avec un personnel exceptionnel.
Pros:

Le personnel est incroyable , le lieu paisible .
Super bien 👍🏻

Cons:

Rien tous étais parfait 🌴☀️

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Xhenis • couple • gb
1
Stay away from this place
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Rude staff very expensive restaurant they try to rape u off with this prices no safe place I get a stomach pain they not serv still water dirty rooms

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Cordula • family_with_children • de
3
Würden es definitiv nicht mehr buchen
Pros:

Lage ist super

Cons:

Preis/Leistungsverhältnis
Fotos täuschen
Hotel sehr in die Jahre gekommen

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Le Grange • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Everything was amazing. Would come back in a heartbeat. Thanks so much!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Nassima • solo_traveller • ma
10
Pros:

On a tout aimé

Cons:

Tout

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • es
10
Perfecto
Pros:

Nos encantó! Las instalaciones perfectas, la comida muy buena y buena limpieza. El personal super amable!

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Ania • solo_traveller • ch
8
If the beach is your thing… then this hotel is great!
Pros:

Food was excellent and staff was very friendly.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee