Sunshine Bay Hotel Zanzibar  

On Zanzibar’s northeastern coast in Matemwe, minutes from Kigomani Beach and a short drive to Muyuni Beach. This compact oceanfront beach hotel sits about 18 km from Nungwi and 30 km from Kendwa — a family-friendly spot for beach days and island runs.

Small, laid-back property with 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars, private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms include safes and desks and housekeeping is daily. Staff speak English, Spanish, Italian and French, and the hotel houses a spa and massage room for post-adventure recovery.

Soak in the outdoor pool and wake up to sea-breeze mornings. Full-service spa offers massages, body treatments and facials. Dive with the on-site diving club, book excursions at the tour desk, or let kids burn energy in the playroom. Onsite perks include a bar, restaurant, coffee shop, concierge, doctor on call, laundry/dry cleaning, car rental options, and free self-parking (airport shuttle available for a surcharge).

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and desks in rooms make light remote work possible. Luggage storage and a safe deposit box are available at the front desk.

Dine at the on-site restaurant, grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink in the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.