Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Slow restaurant service
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Some reviews noted issues with cleanliness, specifically regarding odors.
Service
9.75
The staff was described as friendly and accommodating, enhancing the guest experience.
Location
9.25
Guests praised the location near Memba Island and beach accessibility.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were generally described as clean and cozy, though some feedback on complexity of location was noted.
Amenities
8.75
The facilities, including pools and access to beach activities, were received positively.
Value for Money
8.75
Guests found good value considering the quality of service and experience.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Food quality was highly complimented, specifically the breakfast and restaurant services.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall, guests reported a wonderful and memorable stay, highly recommending the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar with rooms offering stunning views of gardens or the Indian Ocean. Each bungalow includes modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, fans, and a safety deposit box, ensuring a comfortable retreat.

Relaxation and Leisure
Unwind by one of the three swimming pools or take a stroll along the private beach. For adventure seekers, complimentary bicycles are available for exploring the area, while Dive Point Zanzibar offers exciting water activities like scuba diving and snorkeling.

Culinary Delights
Savor a mix of local and international cuisine at the ocean-view restaurant, followed by refreshing drinks at the Boat Bar. With various lounge areas and free Wi-Fi, Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar promises a memorable dining experience.

Book your stay at Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar for an unforgettable beachfront getaway.

Important information:

Please note that all plastic carrier bags are prohibited from being exported, imported or used in Tanzania mainland with the exception of Ziploc bags. Kindly avoid carrying them in suitcases or hand luggage when traveling to Tanzania.

Please note that a compulsory supplement applies for stays during Christmas(24th Dec) and New Year(31 Dec). The supplement varies according to your meal plan:

Bed & Breakfast (B&B)
• USD 80 per adult
• Children: 50% of the adult rate

Half Board (HB) / Full Board (FB)
• USD 50 per adult
• Children: 50% of the adult rate

These festive supplements will be automatically added to your booking during the holiday period and is subject to settle either prior to the arrival or during check in at the hotel.

Kindly be advised that on-the-spot (walk-in) bookings for the Gala Dinner are priced at USD 100 per adult and USD 70 per child for both the Christmas and New Year Gala supplementsPlease 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: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 146 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Anabel • extended_group • es
4
Très déçus des prestations de cet hotel que ne correspondent pas au prix payé
Pros:

Le personnel était adorable

Cons:

Nous avons 2 chambres. L’équipement était pas en bon état. La Robinetterie était morte pour la mauvaise qualité de l’eau dans les chambres. A l’heure de la douche il sortait qu’un petit filet d’eat. On a du attendre plus d’une heure pour avoir de l’eau dans la douche. L’eau de la douche était très salée, impossible a peigner mes cheveux après les avoir lavé. Le lit était très dur et inconfortable. Tout était en très mauvais état. Le frigo dans les chambres étaient avec plein de moisissures, ainsi que les bouteilles d’eau filtré des chambres. Les deux terrasses sentaient les égouts. La plage était très sale, remplie des bouteilles plastiques. Dommage car l’emplacement est sympa.
Les photos sur booking ne montrent pas la réalité. Il faudrait changer les équipements.
Trop bas standing pour le prix qu’on a payé.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • dk
7
Overrated
Pros:

They have free transfer between 3 hotels (one hotel has nicer beach, another one has diving center)
The room was clean.

Cons:

Rooms are a bit tired, especially faucets, shower.
The territory is pretty small, not a lot of things to do…
All activities they offer - spa, tours - very expensive prices for tourists. Restaurant is also very much overpriced (Each dish around 14-18 $) for the food they offer, if you compare to touristic but local places it’s twice higher, if compared just to local 3-5 times higher…
Overall the staff is trying but maybe it’s cultural or idk but they are very slow and you need to repeat and suggest the options yourself and they will look at you like ‘what do you want from me?!’

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
Štěpánka • couple • cz
9
Pros:

Ubytování bylo v klidné lokalitě s vlastní pláží. Příjemná terasa s výhledem do zeleně a dostatek soukromí.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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nonhlanhla • solo_traveller • za
6
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Charmant hôtel, très calme, dans un écrin de verdure (aux airs de jungle tropicale!). C’est l’endroit parfait pour se reposer en couple, grâce au calme, aux différents étages de la piscine (ce qui crée plusieurs espaces) et aux excellents cocktails! Personnel très sympathique, à l’écoute et discret (merci notamment à James au bar et à Alex à la réception!). Les repas sont excellents!

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • extended_group • gb
10
Beautiful location to relax
Pros:

They moved us from Sunshine Bay to Sunshine marine - it was a lovely property, absolutely stunning and all the staff were lovely. Food & chef were also INCREDIBLE. Beautiful view, clean, nice place.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Mehdi • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Un véritable havre de paix pour un séjour en couple. L'ambiance est calme, romantique et parfaitement adaptée aux adultes en quête de détente. La chambre était magnifique, très propre et confortable. Le personnel est attentionné et discret, ce qui rend l'expérience encore plus agréable. Nous avons passé un excellent moment et repartons avec de très beaux souvenirs. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir !

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • es
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • couple • es
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
N
Narvade • extended_group • in
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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florence • couple • ca
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Joana • solo_traveller • cd
9
Wonderful first time experience in Zanzibar. Great value for money
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
J
Joy • couple • ke
10
Magical! Will be back
Pros:

Very calm and collected…amazing stay & lovely staff❤️

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
T
Tina • couple • dk
5
Pros:

Hotellet var som sådan fint, området meget kedeligt og nedlukket

Cons:

Jeg havde en forventning om at kunne gå direkte i vandet og bade, dette var ikke muligt, man skulle ca 900 meter ud over skarpe sten og et rev, inden man så kom ud til meget dybt vand, jeg blev meget skuffet over dette.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
G
Garth • couple • za
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • de
9
Pros:

Super nettes und hilfreiches Personal, auch das Frühstück war super lecker. Man hat auch die Möglichkeit in das Nachbar Hotel kostenlos zu reisen.

Cons:

Leider kann man am Strand nicht schwimmen, aber für die Spaziergänge ist es super geeignet.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • za
10
This place is such great value for money, so much so that I was so worried before we got there that it didn’t actually e
Pros:

The location is amazing and to have your own little private beach is 10/10!

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
G
Garth • couple • za
10
Pros:

Simply amazing !!!! Best location. Best rooms. Happy friendly staff. Amazing breakfast and beach. A true gem

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
R
rosetta • couple • it
8
struttura bellissima
Pros:

Abbiamo soggiornato al Sunshine Bay Zanzibar e nel complesso è stata un’esperienza molto piacevole. La struttura è davvero bellissima, curata nei dettagli, con un’atmosfera rilassante e un contesto naturale stupendo. Tutto lo staff è stato estremamente gentile, disponibile e attento alle nostre esigenze: un servizio davvero impeccabile.

Un ringraziamento speciale ad Agness Julius alla reception, che è stata davvero eccezionale: sempre sorridente, professionale e pronta ad aiutarci in ogni momento. Ha reso il nostro soggiorno ancora più piacevole.

Tuttavia, abbiamo scelto questo hotel proprio perché indicato come adults only (16+), e durante il soggiorno erano presenti bambini sotto questa età. Abbiamo segnalato la situazione e il direttore si è dimostrato molto disponibile, offrendoci anche una cena per scusarsi, gesto che abbiamo apprezzato molto.

Nonostante questo, il giorno successivo sono arrivati altri ospiti con bambini, e questo ci ha lasciati un po’ perplessi, perché la policy “adults only” non è sembrata applicata in modo coerente. È un peccato, perché incide su quell’atmosfera di tranquillità che avevamo cercato nella scelta della struttura.

In sintesi: posto magnifico e personale eccellente, ma consiglierei maggiore chiarezza e coerenza nella gestione della policy adults only.

Cons:

la gestione della policy adults only

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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fuyan • extended_group • cn
8
环境优美适宜度假
Pros:

水果新鲜，早餐营养丰富

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee