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:
Great service
Beautiful location
Good amenities
Cons:
Food quality inconsistency
Celebration oversight for special occasions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
The facility is described as clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.75
Exceptional service noted, especially with staff mentioned in positive experiences.
Location
9.25
Great location with beautiful views and easy access to activities.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms are generally well-received, especially the oceanview suite.
Amenities
9.25
Good amenities including a diving center and shuttle service. Some amenities faced complaints regarding quality.
Value for Money
8.75
Prices are considered reasonable but can be high compared to local restaurants.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Food quality varies, with some inconsistency but generally positive experiences.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:45

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Stunning Views

Featuring 3 swimming pools, a dive centre, and a restaurant, Sunshine Marine Lodge offers a luxurious escape on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean and Mnemba Atoll.

Beach Access and Relaxation

Guests have access to a private beach area at Sunshine Bay, complete with a restaurant, beach bar, umbrellas, and sun loungers. A wooden jetty leads to the sea, and multiple pools provide additional relaxation options.

Wellness and Dining Experience

The lodge boasts a Body & Mind Harmony Centre for yoga and relaxation, while the on-site restaurant serves local and international cuisine. Don't miss the chance to unwind and indulge at Sunshine Marine Lodge!

Important information:

Please note that Sunshine Marine Lodge does not accept bank notes issued before 2009.

Please inform Sunshine Marine Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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 supplements.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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for US$61 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 282 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Oktay • couple • fr
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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NURIA • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Très bel hôtel, mais peut-être un peu cher par rapport à d'autres. Il est assez isolé, une fois là bas on est loin de tout. Mais cela s'apprécie aussi car on est loin de foules. Une navette gratuite permet d'aller à 2 autres hôtels de la chaîne qui ont accès à la plage.
Le club de plongée sur place est un vrai plus.
Quand la marée est haute on peut se baigner grâce au ponton et à marée basse marcher sur les rochers pour voir oursins et petits poissons !

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ludo • family_with_children • be
10
Pros:

Very charming hotel, with beautiful restaurant, delicious food, nice garden, great view. Good dive club at the same location. No beach but a nice swimming pool. Very relaxing. Very good price-quality. Highly recommended.

Cons:

One day we took the shuttle to the sister hotel in order to switch restaurant, but this sister hotel was very alike to ours and had exactly the same menu ;-)

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Van Niekerk • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Yaniv • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Damien • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Séjour parfait! Le personnel était d'une immense gentillesse, la chambre était confortable, silencieuse. La piscine, le restaurant , le club de plongée, le spa permettaient de se détendre, de se délecter, et de découvrir! !!

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Knight • family_with_children • gb
10
Great resort to access first class diving.
Pros:

Brilliant resort - remarkable value for money and ideal for those wishing to dive. The divepoint team were excellent.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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SABINE MARZAT • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

La vue depuis la chambre et le jardin
La cuisine quand le plat est disponible
Le centre de plongée très bien organisé

Cons:

L'hôtel est vieillissant mais pratique des tarifs élevés.
Dans la suite familiale vue mer, annoncée pour 40 M2 ce qui est très exagéré, mon fils était plus grand que son lit, le mini frigo a fonctionné un seul jour et la chasse d'eau était défaillante.
Les pourtours intérieurs de la piscine sont sales et nous n'avons jamais vu la piscine à débordement déborder.
Au niveau du restaurant, la cuisine est bonne mais il est arrivé plusieurs fois qu'il manque plusieurs plats comme par exemple un soir ni poulet, ni boeuf, ni agneau

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • ug
9
Great value for money
Pros:

Beautiful stunning views

Cons:

Breakfast options could do with more protein

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Aileen • couple • us
10
Staff is absolutely amazing!
Pros:

The staff are the best part of this property. We stayed only one night, checked in late and left very early but we felt very welcome! The property and the room is charming, will definitely stay more when we visit next time!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Thijn • couple • nl
10
Perfect
Pros:

Everything was perfect

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • solo_traveller • za
10
Amazing stay at Sunshine Marine
Pros:

We celebrated our anniversary whilst we were there and the restaurant baked us a special cake and decorated our room. The restaurant staff , house keeping , everlyn and the receptionist Nandy was absolutely amazing.
They are all sunbeams 🌟and have a passion for the tourist industry.
We can really recommend this resort .

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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silvia • extended_group • es
8
Hotel con encanto en frente de Memba
Pros:

Hotel con encanto, justo en frente de Memba y con un centro de buceo super recomendado en el hotel. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y amplias. Probar el pulpo a la brasa! Aunque no es nuevo está bien mantenido.

Cons:

Aunque no tiene playa te llevan a otros dos hoteles en shuttle. Se quedaron sin mantequilla, sin tónica, un poco pobre el desayuno.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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JOÃO • solo_traveller • pt
10
Peacefull resort, stongly advise
Pros:

Very friendly staff, amazing room with superb view, very clean.
Strong breakfast, dinner very good also.
Little animal come to the main restaurant by the roof, they very cute and eat some bananas, love that surprise.
Amazing snorkel also to Mnemba.
Have park for the car.
Area very well preserved.
10 out 10 for sure, stongly recomend.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • extended_group • at
8
Stunning location, bit worn down
Pros:

Beautiful location, amazing pool and views, big beautiful room with terrace, nice breakfast, nice staff.

Cons:

Worn down and bit mouldy here and there, some towels were smelly, sheets were not perfectly clean with some stains, outdoor seating was mouldy.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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daud • couple • ca
7
Good prices stay with quality staff but restaurant and other services were overly priced.
Pros:

It was clean and welcoming, also descent breakfast choices. Sunrise are the best and perfect.

Cons:

The restaurant prices were overpriced compared to to the quality of food and nearby restaurants.
Also massage personal wasn’t enough trained to do a proper massage for the price

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Ezra • solo_traveller • ug
8
Ezra Muyinda
Pros:

The ambiance was good. Our room was cleaned every single day with fresh bedsheets. Awesome amenities. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I could consider staying there again

Cons:

The menu was limited. They should have more variety of food. The wifi was also on and off. Plus it was always timed with passwords, Which could sign you out.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Yann • solo_traveller • fr
10
Excellent séjour au sunshine! De la chambre aux personnels en passant par la qualité de la nourriture et la vue 🤩
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • zm
10
We loved our stay there and hope to be back.
Pros:

We loved our stay here and the view was so beautiful. Every moment there was so good. The food was fantastic. The room was beautiful and decorated so well. It was so comfortable, with a fan and an air conditioner. The pool was lovely. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed going to the sister properties and walking on other beaches. The Taxi driver to go to the other lodges called Alpha was so friendly and helpful.The dive center was excellent and Hamissi was really the best instructor and Billy was great, helping me snorkel. Hopefully the marine park can be kept well with the help of the lodges and hotels and the government. The gardens are beautiful.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee