Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • 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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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Rani
Israel Israel
“Location is nice, the staff is very helpful and polite, the food is good but not that great. Fun hotel with free activities. Free parking.”
Jennifer
Canada Canada
“Such friendly staff and amazing location on the beach! Breakfast was amazing every morning and all meals at the restaurant too. The reef walk as well as Farah’s yoga class were excellent”
Livny
United States United States
“Our stay at Zanzibar Sunrise Bandas was wonderful. We loved our beachfront bungalow with its small, private outdoor tub, our porch and hammock. The walk to the reef and the live music were both a wonderful, free enrichment. The staff was very...”
Gregoire
France France
“The hotel offers an excellent overall experience. The service is attentive, professional, and consistently friendly, making guests feel welcome from arrival to departure. The location is calm and well suited for rest, providing a peaceful...”
Ellis
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“We had a bungalow directly facing the beach which was nice to capture the sunrise! Zanzi Sunrise offered a variety of food choices for breakfast along with free Kayaks, Bikes and even shoes to borrow to walk out in the sea during the day! Food was...”
Sonya
Austria Austria
“Rustic, close to nature, eco friendly hotel. Very kind, friendly and professional staff, going extra mile to help you. Breakfast all day is a wonderful concept, that we enjoyed a lot with enormous possibilities and options.”
Judith
United States United States
“Absolutely stunning property with beautiful villa. Everyday the staff were very attentive and made every effort to make my stay wonderful. My Villa was very clean and tidy.”
Luisa
Switzerland Switzerland
“very chilled atmosphere, amazing food with unlimited breakfast orders (compared to many other 5* hotels, the food was really outstanding at bandas!!), staff was super nice and helpful. Our beach bungalow was so nice, we were able to hear the beach...”
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
United States 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,...”

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, 9.3

Most popular amenities

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

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
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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.
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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.

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