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Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with 2 outdoor pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, beach bar
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, beach bar
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$913
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Matemwe, Matemwe, Unguja Kaskazini Region
  • Muyuni Beach
    5 min walk
  • Kigomani Beach
    8 min drive
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach
    9 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    82 min drive

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite, Private Plunge Pool, Oceanfront

Honeymoon Suite, Private Plunge Pool, Oceanfront

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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View from room

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Beach House

Beach House

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Garden View

Junior Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Oceanfront

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Matemwe

At Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Muyuni Beach and 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from Mapenzi Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with body treatments and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Sunshine, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Matemwe hotel, you'll be 10.3 km (6.4 mi) from Kiwengwa Beach and 21.4 km (13.3 mi) from Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 5 min walk
  • Kigomani Beach - 8 min drive
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 15 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel

Beachfront, with 2 outdoor pools
Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Matemwe hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel offers 16 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and body treatments.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sunshine

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar
Sunshine Zanzibar
Zanzibar Sunshine Hotel
Sunshine Marine Lodge Matemwe, Zanzibar
Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar Matemwe
Sunshine Zanzibar Matemwe
Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar
Zoi Zanzibar Ex Sunshine
Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel Hotel
Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel Matemwe
Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel Hotel Matemwe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel?

Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel?

As of 24 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel on 3 Jan 2025 start from AU$900.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel?

Yep, Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel?

Yep, Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Muyuni Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body treatments as well as sports massages.

Does Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel have a pool?

Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ex Sunshine Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a shame about the hot water we only got this on the second last night and I would advise having a small fridge in the rooms .. other this we were very happy with the stay Communications need to be better between reveption and reception area as we needed to head out very early a few days so we went over for breakfast but we're never told we need to request early breakfast etc, small teething problems
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zoi is a very special property that feels like a luxurious home away from home. While the property is gorgeous and wonderful, it is the people that make it exceptional. The genuine kindness and desire to make your stay absolutely wonderful are memories that will stay with me forever. I will truly miss the lovely people I met at Zoi. Nice, the receptionist, goes out of her way constantly to make sure you are totally happy with your stay at Zoi. I assumed she was the manager, that is how good she is! She was handling everything as if she were the manager, from scheduling to problem solving water pressure issues to making change to overseeing staff to well, I can't think of anything she wasn't up for handling! The lovely girls who take care of the rooms make up the bed everyday with the most lovely designs using flowers and towels! It's those little extra special touches! The restaurant has wonderful food and plenty of it! The menu changes daily, although they have some staples as well. Jean, the chef, is amazing. The wait staff are so attentive but not overbearing at all. You can linger as long as you like with that beautiful ocean view. I especially enjoyed talking to Neema, she was just the sweetest! My only issue had nothing to do with the hotel, but the beach out front. It is not a great swimming beach because of the sea urchins (though you can wear shoes) and the tides are tricky. It's certainly beautiful though and makes for the most spectacular sunrises.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very attentive staff throughout the hotel grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise on earth 🏝️
We loved our stay. Paradise on earth! Great retreat on the beach full of palm trees with very cosy pool area overlooking the ocean. Food at the restaurant was fantastic and always fresh. The rooms were spacious with living in nature feeling. Guests were all very respectful of each other. Highly recommended for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Montreal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Amazing location. Excellent food. On the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at the hotel around 1 pm , there was nobody at the reception. We waited for a long time for checking in . They gave us a second floor room since I paid for the junior suit, so , I believe the standard room is on the ground floor . There is no a/c and there is no fridge in the room . The shower looks like a cave . Lack of a/c didn't bother us though , I think the trees provided shade and kept temps cooler . The gardens around the rooms are nice , full of trees and big leaf tropical plants . When we arrived , we were hungry and ate lunch at the hotel restaurant , it was nothing special . Beach is less crowded , but you get followed by the beach boys. We stayed two nights , We ate other lunches and dinners at retreat hotel next door , their food was tastier and their staff didn't stare like some of the zoi staff . We tried one local restaurant on the beach since they had good reviews , and we were disappointed . My wife had a massage in the spa and she said it was good. First night we were ok with no mosquitos, but second night we had a mosquito problem . Overall , it was ok , but maybe pricy for what they offer , I saw some other beach hotels while doing the beach walk , I would compare other hotels' prices before booking here.

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quite hotel if you wish to have calm an intimate holidays. Staff is very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay, it's a beautiful boutique hotel. We loved the pool and the staff were super friendly. The food was excellent but similar to western prices. The taxi service is much more expensive than other hotels so we just ended up booking our taxis through a different hotel. For example I got quoted 80USD for a return trip to Nungwi and we payed 40USD when booking through another hotel on the same beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the place so much. It was a 10/10 and if I ever come back to Zanzibar, I am definitely coming back to Zoi boutique hotel again. Lovely place with lovely staff, they were all very nice to me and I highly recommend this hotel. Bahatt made the best cocktails lol and loved all the staff. Loving people Hussein, Izaiah, Prisca and others, I don’t remember the other names. But best experience Loved my room, it was so beautiful and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location lovely hotel and people
The zoi is located on a beautiful quiet beach with a lovely pool facing it. The rooms are large and very rustic, but comfortable with a large bed with netting and a balcony to sit out to see the ocean. Rustic also means no air con or tv but we didn’t care about that, this is a place to relax. All the staff were lovely, we have to single out neema for a special thank you. There is an excellent local restaurant for fish opposite the gate - Malin - too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for a week the Manager and staff were very kind and helpful always smiling. The Hotel was clean , quite & comfortable. The restaurant staff is professional and friendly. I would Highly recommend This Hotel for a relaxing time. Thanks again for making our stay a memorable one.

8/10 Good

Annie Alexia

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selvamuthu, Bellevue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, excellent food, & gorgeous views. Most importantly, the staff went beyond to make our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trond

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Imran

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane Schiøler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Skønt ophold
Virkelig skønt hotel. Jeg havde læst om det hjemmefra i et rejsemagasin og det levede helt op til den fine beskrivelse. Skøn strand (der kan dog være søpindsvin, så anskaf et par svømmesko). Hyggeligt og afslappet miljø. Ift. standarden på både hotel og mad er priserne fair. Utroligt sødt og hjælpsomt personale og SÅ lækkert mad. Jeg er gluten intolerant og de fandt lynhurtigt på lækre alternativer (fik bla. rismelspandekager til morgenmad, super lækkert). Kan KUN anbefales.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay - will be back!
Absolutely amazing in every way. Great service, happy friendly staff, excellent food, beautiful views - enjoyed the yoga and diving
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
We absolutely loved Sunshine. The grounds are beautiful and the service was great! Rooms are clean and comfortable. The food was delicious! All around 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet, lovely place. Food seemed overpriced.
A lovely stay. Very peaceful. Not a ton of lounge chairs in sunny spots but there's always the beach. Nice to borrow bikes and snorkel gear. We ate next door (Zanzibar retreat) every night of our stay cheaper prices and amazing food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019