Sunshine Marine Lodge - Matemwe (Zanzibar)

Cliff-top eco-lodge with on-site PADI dive center and direct access to Mnemba Atoll

Diving & Marine Activities

Sunshine Marine Lodge has a 5-star PADI dive center on-site, DivePoint, that offers all PADI courses and daily two-tank dives to Mnemba Atoll. Guests can snorkel or dive directly from the jetty to the coral gardens and spot dolphins, turtles, and reef fish. The lodge also provides water sport facilities on-site, including guided snorkeling trips to Mnemba Island.

Rooms & Accommodations

The accommodations at Sunshine Marine Lodge Matemwe include deluxe ocean-front suites with direct views of Mnemba Island from private, furnished balconies. Each room offers air conditioning, ceiling fans, a refrigerator, and mosquito nets over king-size beds. Housekeeping services are provided twice daily, and guests can request packed lunches for day trips.

Dining & Culinary

The on-site restaurant at Sunshine Marine Lodge serves a buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, eggs made to order, and pancakes, plus a la carte lunch and dinner menus with daily specials. Guests can choose from local Zanzibarian dishes, seafood, and international options, including vegetarian choices. The bar offers fresh juices, cocktails, and South African wines, with themed dinner nights held regularly.

Wellness & Activities

Sunshine Marine Lodge offers free daily yoga sessions in a tranquil garden setting overlooking the ocean. The on-site spa provides a range of treatments including couples massage, body scrubs, and foot massages. Guests can also use complimentary bicycles to explore the surrounding area or join walking tours of Matemwe village.

Location & Connectivity

The lodge is located on a cliff overlooking Mnemba Atoll, 10 minutes from Matemwe village via a free hourly shuttle service to sister hotels Sunshine Azure and Sunshine Bay. Guests have access to three outdoor swimming pools - two at the lodge and one at Sunshine Bay - plus private beach access at Sunshine Azure. Airport transfer service is available (1.5-hour drive), and the hotel provides free parking and a tour desk for excursions.

• Diving: On-site PADI 5-star DivePoint center with direct access to Mnemba Atoll
• Location: Cliff-top setting overlooking Mnemba Atoll, 10 min from Matemwe village
• Rooms: Ocean-view suites with furnished balconies and free Wi-Fi
• Wellness: Daily yoga sessions, spa with massage and body treatments
• Dining: Local and international cuisine with daily specials and fresh seafood
• Package: Free shuttle to sister hotels and complimentary bicycle rentals