SunSeaBar Beach Resort

Hotels
7.9 (1174 reviews)
Zanzibar island - North Zanzibar - kendwa beach , Kendwa , tz

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1174 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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Dianne solo_traveller tz
2
Bad experience at sun sea bar Kendwe no
Pros:

The sundeck and position of lodge is good

Cons:

There was a aircon in the room next to our room which made a terrible noise and kept us awake both nights
We complained 3 times and they never solved the problem.
They also busy building and the builders were making a huge noise on the Saturday and Sunday.
We wanted to extend our stay in Zanzibar and decided to stay at another resort. We can't recommend them at all. The management needs to be sorted out

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Christian couple fr
2
Personnel sympa mais prestations déplorables pour le prix
Pros:

Le petit déjeuner était catastrophique.
Les produits n’étaient pas bons.
Les gâteaux étaient secs et sans saveur.
Trop d’huile dans la cuisson des omelettes.
Buffet limité

Cons:

Trop de coupures d’eau, pas d’eau chaude par moment, et pas d’eau du tout à d’autres. Connexion wifi trop souvent interrompu. Qualité des produits au petit dejeuner médiocre.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Matlala extended_group za
1
It was horrible, only interesting thing is that it’s beach front but the property isn’t well maintained nd not anything
Pros:

Beach front

Cons:

Most of the times there’s No water, no electricity, can’t even shower or use toilet, no WiFi, same breakfast everyday which was not nice

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Dzenan couple fr
7
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Amal solo_traveller ma
1
Cons:

We have tried many hotels in zanzibar and with the same price, but this one was not worth it at all. In the pictures it seems like a beautiful resort but it's old and not clean at all. You have to ask for the towels and cleaning room every time. The water in the shower is either so hot or so cold. The breakfast was not good and even if you arrive before 10 you can find a lot of things finished. I don't recommend and not worth the price

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Philbert couple tz
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Felicia extended_group se
6
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Abraham extended_group et
7
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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silvia manta solo_traveller it
6
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Mohamed couple fr
1
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Kadhim couple gb
1
Not a 4 star hotel
Pros:

The staff are nice and friendly.

Cons:

Genuinely shocked that this hotel had a four star rating as I have never stayed in such a terrible hotel. The first room we stayed in was not clean, had a bad smell, dirty towels, a leaking bidet, and bed bugs so we were switched to a different room. The second room had issues with the shower as you could only get warm water for a few minutes before you had to shower in cold water. We got our room upgraded for last two nights it was much cleaner than the other ones but the was water pressure in the bathroom including the shower, bidet and tap were extremely bad to the point if you turned the shower on it would trickle like rain. The soap in the bathroom was also watered down. There was also loud noise from construction. The breakfast was nice but loads of crows taking your food and lunch and dinner was not good so we usually ate at other restaurants at the beach.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Valeska couple de
5
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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paolo extended_group it
1
Esperienza terribile. In tanti anni di viaggi per ilmmondo mai così male! Anzi male male!!!
Pros:

Niente. Struttura fatiscente. Tutto rotto (mobili, pavimento). Cumuli di spazzatura. Colazione a dir poco schifosa. Camere buie, umide e piccolissime. Le foto sono un inganno. Lasciato hotel in anticipo!!! Scappati!!!

Cons:

Tutto!!! Mare non accessibile. Davanti a hotel barche e spazzatura. SCONSIGLIATISSIMO!!!

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Sergei couple ee
7
Good
Pros:

Nice hotel , some improvement on the way , friendly staff , helpful manager Ali

Cons:

Always something

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Javier couple es
1
Solo vale la pena por la ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Estaba en obras y todo muy sucio! Reservamos una habitación con piscina privada y estaba muy sucia e inutilizable, las hamacas estaban con herramientas de los paletas, obras a las 02:30 de la mañana!! La ducha no funcionaba bien

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Janine couple ae
7
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Muyunda couple zm
7
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Sabrina solo_traveller fr
7
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Salum couple tz
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Khangwelo couple za
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee