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Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas

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Matemwe

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
16 mentions

The tranquility of the place and the view and accessibility of the beachfront an…

Location

Friendly staff
11 mentions

The staff was awesome and helpful

Most of all the staff is amazing; always with a smile and very attentive

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

A beautiful little paradise on a stunning beach in a peaceful, quiet location

Yoga, Riff walking…) relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, beautiful rooms, proxim…

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Beautiful location and atmosphere, great food, no end-time for breakfast, litera…

Huge choice for breakfast and very high quality meals

Clean rooms
4 mentions

The rooms are super clean and the beds are very comfortable

Everything from breakfast, to dinner, to cleaners, to reef walk and yoga everyon…

Good value
1 mentions

There are plenty of places around the hotel with affordable prices

Overview

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.

Traveller reviews

D

Dr Gladston

couple

April 28, 2026

8

It was good under the circumstances

The tranquility of the place and the view and accessibility of the beachfront and the sea. The staff was awesome and helpful

K

Katrin

solo_traveller

March 12, 2026

9

Location

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Hedda

couple

March 1, 2026

10

It is rustic, charming yet modern. The closeness to the beach, activities are wonderful. Most of all the staff is amazing; always with a smile and very attentive. The rooms are super clean and the beds are very comfortable. The grounds are beautiful- a true paradise. We have stayed many places in Zanzibar but none compares to Sunrise at Bandas. Highly recommend staying here. We will for sure come again

V

Vigante

couple

February 24, 2026

10

I like everything!!! Food, stuff, villa!!! everything is a perfect !!!

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Barbara

couple

February 13, 2026

10

Beautiful location and atmosphere, great food, no end-time for breakfast, literally right at the beach

C

Ciara

couple

February 11, 2026

10

A fantastic beach front location with amazing staff

The staff were 10/10!! We literally couldn’t fault a single staff member! Everything from breakfast, to dinner, to cleaners, to reef walk and yoga everyone was fantastic! reception was really helpful too in organising taxis etc! Location right on the beach was lovely! Food was delicious!

S

Sabīna

couple

January 29, 2026

10

The best hotel i’ve ever stayed in 🥺

Staff was super nice,absolutely amazing vibes and so authentic yet elegant! Love the overall chill vibe of the whole boutique resort. 100% reccomend !!! great free activities like the reef walk is a bonus!

P

Paula

couple

January 25, 2026

9

A beautiful, peaceful beach paradise with great food, excellent drinks, warm hospitality

A beautiful little paradise on a stunning beach in a peaceful, quiet location. The bungalows are lovely, very clean, and we received a warm, friendly welcome upon arrival. Although we’re usually not big cocktail drinkers, the cocktails here were absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The food was fantastic, and live music created a great atmosphere. The ginger tea with lime and honey was the best ginger tea we’ve ever had. There was a very good range of activities, and we especially appreciated the complimentary offerings such as the village tour and the reef tour, both of which were very interesting and well organised.

N

Nikolaos

solo_traveller

January 12, 2026

9

Awesome location, away from the crowds, small resort, personalized service

A

Ahmet Gurol

couple

January 2, 2026

10

All staff fantastic and helpful ,, I thank you for all great hospitality

Amazing good beach front

S

Shangram

couple

December 9, 2025

8

Wonderfull location

R

Renata

couple

November 26, 2025

10

Fantastic place, it was wonderful to wake up with a view of the ocean and in a moment be able to go eat a perfect breakf

Location and delicious food

S

Stefano

couple

October 19, 2025

10

The food was simply amazing! Huge choice for breakfast and very high quality meals

A

Andreas

couple

October 13, 2025

10

A wonderful relaxing holiday in a very relaxed atmosphere with very good food

Activities (e.g. Yoga, Riff walking…) relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, beautiful rooms, proximity to the beach, excellent food, flexible, excellent and calming breakfast... simply everything!!!!

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Sandra

couple

September 21, 2025

10

Exceptional hotel - look no further for your Zanzibar stay.

This hotel was breathtaking. Everything about it was a slice of paradise- truly. It was boutique and intimate, whilst providing all the luxuries you need. They’ve mastered the island vibe impeccably and is not overrun. We have travelled to many countries and stayed in plenty of world renowned 5 star hotels and this is right up there with one of the best. Food at the resturant was brilliant. Every meal we had was perfection. Great wine list and drinks offering. The staff couldn’t have done more. Very warm and friendly and genuinely interacted. Great yoga classes too. Quiet, neighbourhood location which adds to the charm.

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Господинова

couple

September 15, 2025

8

The sea view is stunning, the bungalow design is authentic, everything was perfectly clean. There are plenty of places around the hotel with affordable prices. The staff was helpful and attentive.

R

ROCIO

couple

August 14, 2025

10

Dreamiest place

It’s was a dream!

I

Imtiaz

couple

August 1, 2025

10

Relaxing beachfront getaway with ocean views, friendly staff, and unforgettable sunrise experience.

Beautiful beaches with soft powdered sand and stunning ocean views, including breathtaking sunrises. Easy beach access, friendly locals and staff, and a relaxing atmosphere. The all‑day breakfast offered a generous variety of options. The rooms were very good, and although we experienced some issues with our bathroom, the staff were exceptionally accommodating — upgrading us to another villa with private Jacuzzi facilities and offering meal discounts for the inconvenience. Loved the reef walk experience and exploring fascinating sea creatures and marine life.

Q

Quijada

couple

June 22, 2025

10

Romantic and way above any of our expectations

Our stay was incredible. My boyfriend planned to propose to me and he organised it with the manager who got everything going with the rest of the team. They were absolutely fantastic right till the very end. The room is gorgeous with an astonishing view. They provide shoes if you fancy a reef walk and bikes for a ride on the beach. Very romantic and chill vibes. The restaurant only served delicious meals, we particularly fell in love with the lobster tagliatelle.

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nader

couple

June 17, 2025

9

It has access to one of the best beaches I've been to. The staff is very friendly and fun. The food is consistently good and well prepared.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Darts, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Body treatments, Body scrub, Spa facilities, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Beach

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Adult only

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool

Safety & security

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

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Ironing service, Car hire, Room service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 17:30
Check-outFrom 08:30 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property provides for shuttle services at an additional cost.Please inform 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. 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:32 PM

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