Sunshine Marine Lodge

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Ocean Front Suite | Balcony view
4.6 / 5.0
Outstanding(71 Ratings)

Hotel in Unguja North Region

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hotel

Private beach and 3 outdoor pools, near Mnemba Island
Spend the day catching some rays at Sunshine Marine Lodge's private white sand beach, relaxing by one of the hotel's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Sunshine Marine Lodge offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters. This Matemwe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden

Map of Unguja North Region

Available Rooms

Ocean Front Suite

1 King • 1 Single • 431 ft²

Room
Sleeps 3
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Family Suite with Partial Ocean View

1 Double • 2 Single • 753 ft²

Room
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Ocean Front Suite

1 Queen • 1 Single • 538 ft²

Room
Sleeps 3
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Deluxe Suite, Garden View

1 Double • 1 Single • 322 ft²

Room
Sleeps 3
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Family Suite, Garden View

1 Double • 2 Single • 538 ft²

Room
Sleeps 4
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Ratings and reviews

4.6 / 5.0
Outstanding(71 Ratings)
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
May 2024
Extremly isolated. No possibility to eat outside (without Taxi). Daily power cuts, some of which lasted a long time. No air conditioning and no WLAN during this time. Bar and restaurant also affected. The staff are very keen to maintain European standards, but are overzealous. Every plate is cleared away in a hurry, regardless of whether your partner is still eating or whether you want to keep your plate to have a snack. Hotel pool was not cleaned separately in the morning. As a result, there were lots of dead insects floating in the pool.
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Apr 2024
The propertynwas beautiful, the room was spacioua and incredible balcony. The distance from town and expense to get there and back ( over an hour $160 rtn)was the only drawback.
1.0 / 5.0
star 2 emptystar 3 emptystar 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jan 2024
At first glance it looks as if this hotel is a quite calm luxurious hotel. But after staying here for 5days I would not say that luxury is the correct word. All in all we had 5 cockroaches (apart from other critters) in our room at different times. After the first night we told the reception and got the reply that they would try to fix it but that they really can’t because the hotel is located in a very green area. They sprayed a lot of bug spray in our room hoping that it would solve the issue at hand. Well, it didn’t. The door to the room had a glitch of maybe 3-4 cm at the bottom, that was the critter highway 1 to our room, the doors to the terrace where the same, a huge whole that just was another entrance for bugs of all sorts to enter our room. The room also had the bathroom window (not really a window, patterned holes in the wall with insect nets for coverage.) that was straight towards the stairs that other guest used to get to their rooms. So whenever you needed to go, you had to check so there wasn’t anyone outside that could peek in or just hear the sounds that can happen during a visit to the restroom. Furthermore the hotel did not comunicate well, as an example, we were away on a trip all morning and back at the hotel at 12:30, a lot of time for the staff to clean. But they came and wanted to clean the room exactly when we got back and needed to change clothes. They had so much time to do this, but chose the worst possible time.
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2023
The staff at Sunshine went above and beyond the call of duty to make our stay there wonderful. We especially would like to acknowledge Hamida, Rosemary and Daniel. Everyone there was great and always had a smile waiting for you. Service was top notch and their restaurant deserves a michelin star.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2023
The best part of the hotel is the staff—warm, friendly, wonderful and willing to go ABOVE AND BEYOND to make our stay wonderful. The location is far away from hustle and bustle of beaches like Nungwi. No one is trying to sell you anything here. The view from the pools is lovely and the dramatic rise and fall of the tide made for fun little adventures. The dive shop was handy and lovely. The snorkeling and diving at Mnemba were just 20 minute away and great. To note: there isn’t a swimmable beach in front of the hotel. For this, you wait until low tide and walk north to Muyuni or bike there…well worth it for the sandbar, starfish, and swimming. We are so thankful to Sunshine Marine Lodge team for sharing their beautiful space and smiles with us!
2.5 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Sep 2022
Awesome time at the Sunshine! Great food, impecable service, a peaceful place to enjoy Zanzibar. The hotel is beautiful and offers many services (spa, free yoga classes, diving school inside the hotel). We had an amazing time and we wished to have stayed longer. Everyone at the Sunshine helped us to enjoy this moment so Kudos to everyone!!
2.5 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jul 2022
Beautiful and very peaceful stay. Friendly staff. Snorkeling trips organized every day. Bus to small nearby beach several times a day. Nice variety in food menu that changes every day. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2022
The place is very nice Food is Amazing great for a cupples retret! You will anjoy your stay if its a relaxing mode!

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Unguja North Region?

The average price for a rental in Unguja North Region is $176 per night. This rental is $279 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sunshine Marine Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sunshine Marine Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Sunshine Marine Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Sunshine Marine Lodge?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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