SunSeaBar Beach Resort

Hotels
7.9 (1149 reviews)
Zanzibar island - North Zanzibar - kendwa beach , Kendwa , tz

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Room quality issues
Service issues with refund

Categories

Cleanliness
5.54
Issues reported with leaking sewage and dirty beach area.
Service
9.51
Staff are described as very nice, friendly, and helpful.
Location
9.55
Perfect location near the beach and beautiful views.
Room Quality
5.5
Complaints about leaking showers and insufficient maintenance.
Amenities
8.53
Pool available and numerous beach facilities.
Value for Money
7.49
Overall value is debated based on poor experience and refund issues.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Food variety and quality were praised in many reviews.
Overall Experience
8.51
Mixed reviews with strong service and location outweighing room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:26

Property Description

Amazing Garden View
Varadero Zanzibar offers a picturesque garden view, providing a tranquil and serene atmosphere for guests to relax and unwind.

Modern Amenities
Each room is equipped with a private bathroom for ultimate comfort. Guests can stay connected with complimentary WiFi available throughout the hotel.

Exciting Activities
For adventure seekers, the hotel offers bike and car hire services, with popular water sports like windsurfing available nearby. Kendwa Beach and Universal Tourist Information Centre are just a short distance away, perfect for exploring the local area.

Book your stay at Varadero Zanzibar now and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure!

Important information:

Please note a 5% surcharge will be charged on all card payments.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 12 and older are allowed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1149 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.54
Service: 9.51
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 7.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Luna • extended_group • no
4
Hotell opplevelsen var svært skuffende.
Cons:

Det var ikke tilgang på bassenget fordi hotellet var under oppussing hele tiden. Vi ble fortalt at det ville være litt oppussing på stranden og de håpet det ikke ville plage oss, men de banket og boret i etasjen over oss alle dagene vi bodde på hotellet som var veldig forstyrrende. En av gjestene fikk nesten byggemateriale i hode når vi la oss på hotellets solsenger. Frokosten var så vidt en kakebuffet med mindre utvalg for hver dag.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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mario • solo_traveller • de
1
Pros:

Nichts!

Cons:

Hotel war eine Baustelle. Pool Neubau, halbe hotel wurde entkernt einschließlich Dach. Haben noch nie so einen versifften mit Vogelscheiße übersehten Frühstücksraum gesehen. Von Hygiene kaum zu sprechen. Dachterrassenblick auf vermüllten Fischerei Hafen. Zimmer mit Glühbirnen kaputte Lampen versiffte mit Grünspan versehene Wasserhähne.Schlafen mit Klimaanlage nicht möglich... Zu laut. Restaurant am Strand durch Bauarbeiten nicht genutzt. Ein Cocktail bestellt... Hatte aber mit dem Namen und Geschmack nichts zu tun. Es wurde noch eine Mauer gebaut, 3 Große Palmen gefällt die die Anlage am Ende noch mehr verschandelte. Im ganzen nie ein 4 Sterne Hotel! Angestellte unfreundlich und nie ein Lächeln. Kaffee sah aus wie Tee. Und von Bauarbeiten in der Anlage stand nichts bei der Buchung. Bei Nachfrage beim Hotel wurde mit den Schultern gezuckt.weis nicht wo hier die guten Bewertungen zustande kommen. Wir waren von 23.3 bis 2.4 dort. Hi

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Loren Mendes • extended_group • ee
10
Would recommend for short stay and for long stay. Car rental straight from the hotel.
Pros:

Very nice welcoming. Especially would like to thank hotel manager, Al Pacino, who arranged us a room for our liking and quickly made the room ready to use after previous client. Hotel area was safe and nice, right beside Kendqa beach. Clean and beautiful. Breakfast was rich and fresh. Beach was clean. I would recommend it with familys and for couples/friend groups.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Grace • solo_traveller • cd
10
Je me suis trop amusée et j’ai trop aimée la vue de cet hôtel 🥰🥰
Pros:

La vue était magnifique paradis sur terre 😍😍

Cons:

Rien tout était parfait 👍

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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eyad • couple • eg
1
Tell the property to do what they say
Pros:

The manager was nice and he told me that he will refund the money to my bank account as there was a construction work in front of my room

Cons:

The refund was not provided and I did not receive my money back and the stay was awful I demanded my refund from the manager and he stopped responding.

I broke the toilet combination and paid for it also but it was a horrible experience for me and I NEED MY REFUND

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Toengaho Beluambuse • solo_traveller • cd
8
Pros:

Le personnel est très accueillant et chaleureux, la vue sur l'océan depuis le balcon de la chambre est extraordinaire. Le petit déjeuner est pris dans un cadre cool avec une vue fabuleuse sur la plage et l'océan. L'accessibilité à la plage est pratique

Cons:

Le menu du restaurant ne contient pas assez de fruits de mer.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Malekhooa • couple • ls
5
Pros:

Did not stay because I found place different from pictures

Cons:

Can say.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Pieter • couple • za
8
Very good I would recommend
Pros:

The location is perfect, with beautiful views.The sunsets were spectacular. All of the stuff is very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The ocean view from our balcony was amazing.

Cons:

The bed was short our feet were hanging off, and I’m 5’7.
Further our stay was amazing

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Maeva • solo_traveller • fr
10
Personnel incroyable merci à tous !! Plage magnifique pieds dans l’eau !!!!!
Pros:

L’emplacement est parfait

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • ke
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay .
The resort is newly renovated with high end , rooms are clean and comfortable.
The location is wonderful

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • gh
10
A romantic stay for us.
Pros:

The beach in front of the hotel is really beautiful. We loved our stay.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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BLESSING • solo_traveller • ng
10
I enjoyed my stay
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Good

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Alwaleed • solo_traveller • sd
10
Pros:

Great stay with lovely service
The hotel is new renovated and well decorated
The manager alpacino is friendly and caring
Food is amazing rooms are clean and comfortable

Cons:

Leaving

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Swaleha • solo_traveller • ke
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Greta • couple • it
9
Stupendo tutto molto vicino un piccolo angolo di paradiso
Pros:

Ottima posizione spiaggia diretta sul mare meravigliosa, piccolo non dispersivo ma perfettamente fornito di tutto, camere ampie pulite, colazione in terrazza buonissima con una vista meravigliosa sul mare, piscina con idromassaggio sul mare stupenda e spiaggia con lettini intima, ristorante sulla spiaggia alla carta ad un ottimo prezzo con mangiare di pesce non buono di più ottimo, ci tornerò sicuramente, super consigliato ad un prezzo davvero economico.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Seymen Jacob • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff and Clean rooms. Tanzanian Breakfast was excellent.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • cd
10
New renovated hôtel amazing view with excellent service
Pros:

Very high Tech Beach front hôtel
New rénovated ,excellent service
I extend more 5 Days

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
5
Good location but not super comfortable
Pros:

Brilliant location - truly beach front
Breakfast room - amazing view and breakfast decent variety of items

Cons:

Building work and no pre warning
Rooms spacious enough and comfortable beds but, everything was a bit tatty. Leaking in the bathroom, air con noisy, wardrobe doors stuck open.
The rooms were also more a hostel vibe - you couldn’t comfortably relax there - dark, dusty from building, loud. They were a base to sleep. All that aside, if you want beach front - definitely had it.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Hmayed • couple • tz
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • couple • de
7
Pros:

Frühstück top in der rooftop bar, restaurant am Strand toll, gute Lage

Cons:

leider, aber jeder hat sich sehr bemüht wurde ein neuer pool gebaut, ist aber mittlerweile bestimmt fertig,
eine insgesamt eher ältere Anlage, aber top Preis-Leistung

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee