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Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 3.7 mi from Dove Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Guests can try African and seafood dishes at the in-house restaurant. At the hotel, all rooms come with a terrace. Rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guest rooms feature a desk. Breakfast is available daily, and includes various options such as gluten-free or lactose-free. Guests can have a drink at the onsite bar and enjoy Afro Funk Jazz live music 3 evenings a week, as well as live afternoon DJ sessions on Saturdays. Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas offers free yoga classes from Monday to Friday. The area is popular for cycling, diving and snorkeling. Free bike hire is available at the accommodations. Mnemba Island is 4.3 mi from Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas, while Muyuni Beach is 5 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Beautiful place with high attention to detail, great food, nice pool area and spacious beach bungalows. Farah, one of the managers, is great. Staff in general is very friendly. I will keep coming back.
  • Aplotkin
    the United States the United States
    We were extremely happy with our stay and the facilities. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The vibe of the whole place was very chill, and calm, which was exactly what we were looking for. The facility and rooms are beautiful, clean,...
  • Shah
    the United States the United States
    The hospitality and the service were outstanding. Everyone was very nice and happily helped us with all our asks. The food was really good, they served all day breakfast which was fantastic. The rooms were clean and made up twice a day. All...
  • Gamze
    the United Arab Emirates the United Arab Emirates
    Service was great, breakfast was available all day, peaceful and quiet
  • Aisha
    Oman Oman
    The beach was quiet and peaceful, not too crowded and exceptional hands-on service. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. However, Farah and Moosa definitely stood out, they were always there anytime I needed anything, even catered to...
  • Bilge
    Turkey Turkey
    Any property is just a property until it has been staffed with people. What made our experience of Sunrise at Bandas exceptional was the quality of the staff. Not only were they sincerely hospitable but they were beautiful human beings who were a...
  • Royanna
    Qatar Qatar
    We love the overall design, amenities and facilities. The resort offers free yoga, reef walks, kayak, bicycle. Staff were friendly and very accommodating.
  • Roxana
    Belgium Belgium
    After two weeks spent on Kilimanjaro and safari, we were looking for a resort to relax and enjoy our time together. And this was the perfect place. The private bungalow was beautiful, spacious and clean with a nice terrace and direct access to the...
  • Belinda
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything was simply perfect. The food is excellent, the staff is funny and super nice, the bandas were very cute, private and comfortable. We loved the yoga classes and treated ourself to a massage. The breakfast is simply divine and the dining...
  • Tang
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The bed and the pillow are comfortable. The view on the balcony is lovely. The live music on Tuesday and Friday are really nice. The reef walk is the highlight of our stay.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Zanzibar Bandas Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Seafood • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Currency exchange

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Laptop safe
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Yoga classes
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM to 5:30 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 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property provides for shuttle services at an additional cost.

    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 Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas 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.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas

    • The prices at Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Italian
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
      • American
    • Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Beauty services
      • Swimming pool
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Walking tours
      • Pedicure
      • Bicycle rental
      • Head massage
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Hair treatments
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Neck massage
      • Live music/Performance
      • Body scrub
      • Beach
      • Full-body massage
      • Facial treatments
      • Back massage
      • Body treatments
      • Hand massage
      • Manicure
      • Foot massage
      • Spa facilities
      • Yoga classes
    • Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas has 1 restaurant:

      • Zanzibar Bandas Restaurant
    • Check-in at Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas include:

      • Bungalow
      • Villa
    • Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is 0.6 miles from the center of Matemwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.