Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas

Hotels
9.4 (267 reviews)
Matemwe , Matemwe , tz

Free

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful beachfront bungalows
Fantastic hospitality
Comfortable and clean rooms
High-quality breakfast options
Free activities available
Cons:
Lack of air conditioning
High prices for food and beverage

Categories

Cleanliness
9.48
High cleanliness standards noted in several reviews.
Service
9.99
Service is repeatedly praised as fantastic and helpful.
Location
9.99
Outstanding location directly on the beach enhancing guest experience.
Room Quality
9.44
Rooms are described as clean and comfortable, with good attention to detail.
Amenities
9.47
Good availability of free activities like kayaking and biking.
Value for Money
8.43
Some concerns about the restaurant's price-quality ratio.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Mixed reviews on food quality, with several items deemed overpriced and lacking flavor.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall experience is highlighted as relaxing and satisfying.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Relaxation and Recreation
Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas offers a serene environment for guests to unwind and enjoy the tropical surroundings. Free yoga classes during the week provide an opportunity for relaxation, while activities like cycling, diving, and snorkeling cater to the adventurous spirits.

Culinary Delights and Entertainment
Indulge in a culinary journey with African and seafood dishes at the hotel's restaurant. Start your day with a delicious breakfast spread, including gluten-free and lactose-free options. Unwind at the onsite bar with Afro Funk Jazz music and live DJ sessions.

Experience the best of Zanzibar at Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas - Book your stay now for an unforgettable tropical getaway!

Important information:

This property provides for shuttle services at an additional cost.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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 267 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.48
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.99
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 9.47
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 9.95
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Livny couple us
10
Pros:

Our stay at Zanzibar Sunrise Bandas was wonderful. We loved our beachfront bungalow with its small, private outdoor tub, our porch and hammock. The walk to the reef and the live music were both a wonderful, free enrichment. The staff was very attentive, especially when I was sick for one day. The breakfast was very good and having the option to eat it any time was nice. The beach was beautiful and there were many restaurants within easy walking distance. It felt safe. We highly recommend this place.

Cons:

We signed up for a snorkeling and dolphin viewing trip that was recommended to us. It was very disappointing and over priced. The snorkeling was mediocre and between many boats coming and going. The dolphin viewing was actually a dolphin chase so that people could swim with them. It felt abusive to the animals and unsafe for the humans. I would not recommend this tour. To be clear this operator is not part of Bandas but they made the arrangements.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Diane couple fr
8
Petit paradis dans la nature
Pros:

Petit déjeuner et restaurant très bon (gros plateau de fruits de mer)
Personnel adorable et gentil
Chambre jolie avec piscine privative
2 piscines à disposition en plus de la mer juste à côté
Chausson disponible gratuitement pour marcher dans l’eau (beaucoup d oursins avant d accéder au banc de sable)
Activités gratuites comme cours de yoga et rift walk
Autres activités payantes disponibles ( snorkeling, chumbe island etc…)

Cons:

Le Bungalow n est pas complètement isolé. Il y a un ventilateur pour rafraîchir (pas de climatiseur) et les geckos entrent facilement.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Alexis couple fr
10
Un 10/10 !
Pros:

Tout !
La chambre avec l’accès directement à la mer, la gentillesse du personnel, la qualité de la cuisine, un petit déjeuner exceptionnel !
Je recommande à 100% 😍

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Hedda couple no
10
Pros:

It is rustic, charming yet modern. The closeness to the beach, activities are wonderful. Most of all the staff is amazing; always with a smile and very attentive. The rooms are super clean and the beds are very comfortable. The grounds are beautiful- a true paradise. We have stayed many places in Zanzibar but none compares to Sunrise at Bandas. Highly recommend staying here. We will for sure come again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Romain couple gb
9
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Vigante couple lt
10
Pros:

I like everything!!! Food, stuff, villa!!! everything is a perfect !!!

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Tobias couple de
10
Phantastisch!
Pros:

Tolle Lage, an einem entspannten Strand, gutes Essen, sehr nettes Personal, tolle Anlage

Cons:

Unser Bungalow war sehr schön und komplett aus Holz. Einziges Manko: keine AC. Dafür mehrere Ventilatoren

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple nl
10
Pros:

Beautiful location and atmosphere, great food, no end-time for breakfast, literally right at the beach

Cons:

Cannot really swim in the sea because it is not deep enough

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Ciara couple ie
10
A fantastic beach front location with amazing staff
Pros:

The staff were 10/10!! We literally couldn’t fault a single staff member! Everything from breakfast, to dinner, to cleaners, to reef walk and yoga everyone was fantastic! reception was really helpful too in organising taxis etc! Location right on the beach was lovely! Food was delicious!

Cons:

Would say it’s a little far from some of the big tourist activities but the hotel arranged transport for us which made it a lot easier!
No AC, only fans which was a little too warm at times but was worth it for the view and the location!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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CatSev75 family_with_children fr
10
Paradisiaque
Pros:

Le personnel aux petits soins, le lieu à taille humaine, les chambres idéalement situées et. parfaitement décorées.

Cons:

Toutes les chambres n’ont pas la climatisation, mais des ventilateurs sont présents.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Corine couple fr
9
Pros:

L emplacement avec vue sur l océan La décoration Tout en matériaux naturels La gentillesse du personnel La piscine Les activités gratuites proposées ( même si le yoga a été annulé)

Cons:

Éviter le bungalow 16 juste au bout à côté d un immeuble où il y a des gens très bruyants et d un chemin où passent et s arrêtent des gens tout aussi bruyants

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Sabīna couple lv
10
The best hotel i’ve ever stayed in 🥺
Pros:

Staff was super nice,absolutely amazing vibes and so authentic yet elegant! Love the overall chill vibe of the whole boutique resort. 100% reccomend !!! great free activities like the reef walk is a bonus!

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Bruno couple fr
8
Pros:

Tout était superbe

Cons:

Rien

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Federica couple it
10
Non potevamo avere di meglio
Pros:

Posizione tranquilla e direttamente sulla spiaggia; il nome è una promessa: alba spettacolare; cibo ottimo e colazione senza limite di orario e alla carta. Atmosfera raffinata

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Paula couple de
9
A beautiful, peaceful beach paradise with great food, excellent drinks, warm hospitality
Pros:

A beautiful little paradise on a stunning beach in a peaceful, quiet location. The bungalows are lovely, very clean, and we received a warm, friendly welcome upon arrival. Although we’re usually not big cocktail drinkers, the cocktails here were absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The food was fantastic, and live music created a great atmosphere. The ginger tea with lime and honey was the best ginger tea we’ve ever had.

There was a very good range of activities, and we especially appreciated the complimentary offerings such as the village tour and the reef tour, both of which were very interesting and well organised.

Cons:

There was one incident involving another guest who was clearly psychologically disturbed and behaved in a very disrespectful and aggressive manner toward us without any provocation. We reported the situation to the staff, but in that moment the response felt insufficient and we would have expected more immediate action and support. To be fair, the team was very apologetic when we checked out and seemed genuinely overwhelmed by dealing with such an extreme guest. We understand that this kind of incident is very rare, but we believe staff should be trained to handle severely disruptive guests more decisively and draw the appropriate conclusions when situations like this occur.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Faraj couple fr
10
Au top!
Pros:

L'hôtel est très beau, la vue des chambres est magnifique. Les chambres sont spacieuses et bien ventilées. Le personnel aux petits soins, toujours prêts à s'arranger. Les petits déjeuners, incroyables et très copieux.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Amir couple il
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple de
10
Pros:

Schöner, gemütlicher Bungalow am Strand, superleckeres Essen und sensationelles Frühstück, vom Hotel geführte und kostenlose wunderschöne Riff-Wanderung, super Yoga-Einheiten, kostenloser Fahrradverleih, alles Bestens!!!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Jacob couple us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bellaouchi couple ma
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee