Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 6 km from Dive 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 accommodation. Mnemba Island is 7 km from Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas, while Muyuni Beach is 8 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anahit
    Armenia Armenia
    The villas are directly on the beach, which is amazing. The beach was good and clean, and the pool was great, too. Breakfast was fresh each morning. Overall, great value for money.
  • Anmol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    honestly can’t fault anything! we were on our honeymoon and farah kindly upgraded us, the staff was amazing and the hotel was the most charming, perfect place. Will definitely be back
  • Riwa
    France France
    Exceptional facilities and bungalow, great location

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    Entertainment and 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
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • 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
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • 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
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Swahili

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

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 17:30
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property provides for shuttle services at an additional cost.

    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.

    Please inform Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas 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.

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

    FAQs about Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas

    • Room options at Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas include:

      • Bungalow
      • Villa

    • Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkelling
      • 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 sport 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

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

    • Guests staying at Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

    • Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas has 1 restaurant:

      • Zanzibar Bandas Restaurant

    • The prices at Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.