Sunshine Marine Lodge

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

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About this property

Featuring 3 swimming pools, a dove center, and a restaurant, Sunshine Marine Lodge is located on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean and Mnemba Atoll, in a wild and unspoiled bush, far away from busy city life. Rooms with views to the beautiful gardens, or the breathtaking Indian Ocean. Every room features a furnished balcony or balcony, free Wi-Fi, fans, mosquito net, safety deposit box, kettle, a bottle of water daily, and tea & coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms are equipped with a shower. Sunshine Marine Lodge also offers their guests access to a beach area on Sunshine Bay, our sister property. This private beach features a restaurant, beach bar as well as umbrellas and sun lounges. Guests can take a complementary shuttle multiple times per day. There is a wooden jetty leading down to the beach at low tide and to the sea at high tide. Guests can also relax by one of the pools. Dove Point Zanzibar offers scuba diving and snorkeling. The property also features a Body & Mind Harmony Center. The space was designed with yoga practitioners in mind, but can serve many other purposes. Yoga classes available. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine at the restaurant and drinks at the Boat Bar. There are several lounge areas, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Sunshine Marine Lodge is located 34 mi from Stone Town and 37 mi from Zanzibar International Airport. Located just in front of Mnemba Island, the lodge is a 20-minute drive from Matemwe.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kristina
Serbia Serbia
“Everything was good except the portion for lunch and dinner, they are very small even for girls. Staff was great except waiting time (but you are on Zanzibar and pole pole, so nothing strange). Many thanks to Hassan who help us on everything we...”
Stefan
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Lovely place, quiet area! Super friendly personnel. Good base for diving.”
Paul
United States United States
“All facilities were excellent! Workers even better. Great and restful experience, with very good food”
Mary
Ireland Ireland
“It is a well designed resort, the gardens are very well maintained. The toilets near the restaurant and pool area were exceptionally clean every time we visited- a rare find in many resorts. I liked the yoga - Anna was great. The diving was very...”
Ahmed
Kuwait Kuwait
“Almost everything! The staff were very friendly and welcoming, eager to make our stay exceptional. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Relaxing infinity pool with unrivaled views of Mnemba Island. The rooms were lovely, clean, and very...”
Umit
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“It was very nice natural concept vacation. All (almost all) facilities were authentic and hand made, providing local cultural motifs.”
Tom
United States United States
“Good breakfast. Very quiet relaxing hotel. Nice Dive shop”
Thomas
Italy Italy
“Everything was amazing and exceeded our expectations. The staff was very kind, the food was great and the facilities stunning. It felt like paradise on earth.”
Ramiziad
Jordan Jordan
“The view of the ocean was exceptional, the staff are friendly and the room was nice”
Tyler
South Africa South Africa
“All the units are situated in beautiful gardens surrounding the property. The rooms are super clean, and the staff are excellent, right from the welcome to the check-out. My wife and I stayed here for our 10 year anniversary, and the staff...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • Seafood • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Sunshine Marine Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$61 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

Please inform Sunshine Marine Lodge 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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.