Access & Location
Sunshine Marine Lodge is situated on a beautiful cliff on the north-east coast of Zanzibar, in the northern part of Matemwe. It sits just opposite Mnemba Island, the best dive site in the whole of Zanzibar.
Sunshine Marine Lodge
A hotel located on the north-east coast of Zanzibar
Secluded and away from the crowds
Sister property to Sunshine Azure Hotel
Great facilities for divers looking to take advantage of the diving at Mnemba Island
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Well-loved lodge
With one of the most private locations on the whole of Zanzibar, Sunshine Marine is a lovely property and at a great value. It has amazing views out towards Mnemba Island and is a fabulous destination for divers.
Activities
Swimming
Diving
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As Sunshine Marine Lodge is built on the cliff, it does not have the same access to the beach as Sunshine Azure Hotel, but it has overcome this problem through offering a shuttle to Sunshine Azure Beach. They also have a pier to combat high tide.
Sunshine Marine Lodge has its very own dive centre, called ‘Dive Point’. This boasts brand new dive equipment along with a specially designed swimming pool that is perfect for refresher divers or people looking for PADI training. Combine this with its location opposite Mnemba Island, and Sunshine Marine is arguably the best property on Zanzibar for keen divers.
Facilities
Sunshine Marine Lodge offers an on-site restaurant and yoga spaces to allow you to connect with nature through their indoor-outdoor architecture.
The communal areas consist of a small plunge pool and a larger infinity pool looking over the Indian Ocean. Offering three swimming pools, yoga, a spa and a curio shop, there is plenty to do within the lodge itself. However, if you wish to go further afield, their diving centre is available to explore the Indian Ocean on your doorstep. There is Wi-Fi throughout the property.
**For families with children under the age of 6 years, we always request a ground floor room or a room without a balcony for safety reasons. If you stay here with us, please ensure this is what you are given.**
Amenities
There are 28 rooms, all built under Makuti thatched roofs.
Every room has a comfortable queen-sized bed and en-suite facilities. The bedroom accommodation has been cleverly designed to take advantage of the cool ocean breeze but all rooms also provide air-conditioning for added comfort.
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