Sunshine Azure Beach Hotel

Sunshine Azure, located in a traditional fishermen village on Zanzibar's northeast coast, offers 16 beautifully constructed rooms, two pools, an oceanfront restaurant featuring Swahili fusion cuisine, and a peaceful spa. Dive Point Zanzibar offers guests the opportunity to explore coral-rich reefs while staying in an eco-friendly reatreat designed with sustainable materials and natural ventilation.

Sunshine Azure Boutique Hotel offers 16 rooms and suites that are inspired by Swahili culture. Each one is carefully designed to combine the natural beauty of Zanzibar with African chic style. There are family suites with views of the garden and romantic oceanfront retreats with private plunge pools. All of the rooms features large windows, natural light, and a peaceful atmosphere that keeps guests connected to the island's beautiful tropical surroundings.

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Family Garden Suite

A 43 sqm garden-view suite accommodating up to four guests with one large bed and two singles, located at sister property Sunshine Marine Lodge.

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Deluxe Garden Suite

A spacious family-friendly suite for up to four guests, surrounded by lush garden views in a serene, luxurious Zanzibarian retreat.

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$103 pp/pn

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Suite with Partial Ocean View

A comfortable and elegant suite for up to three guests with twin or double beds, offering beautiful views of either the gardens or sparkling sea.

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$107 pp/pn

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Deluxe Ocean Suite

A spacious family-friendly suite for up to four guests, surrounded by lush garden views in a serene, luxurious Zanzibarian retreat.

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Ocean Front Suite

A private oceanfront suite offering stunning direct sea views, designed for guests seeking an elevated and immersive Zanzibarian coastal experience.

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$131 pp/pn

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Honeymoon Ocean Suite with Plunge Pool

A romantic oceanview sanctuary for couples, featuring a private plunge pool and secluded atmosphere — ideal for an unforgettable honeymoon escape.

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Sunshine Azure Boutique Hotel is located in Matemwe, on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, approximately 53km from the nearest city.

By Air: The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), serving international and regional flights. From the airport, the resort is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes away by road, depending on traffic. Airport transfers can be arranged upon request (surcharge applies).

By Road: From Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), the resort is approximately 53km northeast, following scenic routes through the island's countryside to the tranquil shores of Matemwe. Private taxis and organized transfers are readily available.

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Sunshine Azure's oceanfront restaurant celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Zanzibar, serving innovative international cuisine enriched with Swahili influences. Using locally sourced spices, seasonal fruits, and fresh sustainably caught seafood, the restaurant is open daily from 07:30 until the last guest leaves, complemented by a full bar offering a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Dining is served as follows:

• Breakfast - Buffet style
• Half Board & Full Board guests - 3-course set menu
• Bed & Breakfast guests and walk-ins - À la carte
  

Divers exploring Zanzibar's tropical Indian Ocean waters will be in for a treat with an array of marine life to discover. Sunshine Azure partners with Dive Point Zanzibar, a PADI 5 Star Resort that is right across from the beautiful Mnemba Atoll, which is one of the best places to dive in Zanzibar. Divers can see a lot of different reef fish in the inshore reef sites. These include ribbon eels, fire dartfish, octopus, moray eels, and giant groupers. Barracuda, yellowfin tuna, and trevally are some of the bigger fish that swim around the inner reef walls. Reef sharks and dolphins can be seen all year round. Learn more about the best scuba diving in the world.

[Read more: Zanzibar; Tanzania & Kenya Dive Travel Guide]

Staying at Sunshine Azure puts you in one of the best positions on the island for diving. The resort partners with Dive Point Zanzibar, a PADI 5 Star centre literally steps away, and their boats are out on the water every morning heading straight to Mnemba Island — just 25 minutes offshore and widely considered the finest dive area in Tanzania. Visibility here regularly exceeds 20 meters,, and the sites range from gentle coral slopes perfect for first-timers to dramatic walls that drop well past 30 meters for the more experienced. Between dives, the surface interval is spent on the boat with tea, fruit, and cake, while you drift in turquoise water

From Matemwe, guests have access to over 20 dive sites — including reef, wall, and drift dives around the world-famous Mnemba Atoll. The marine life here is outstanding. Expect to encounter reef fish, moray eels, octopus, groupers, barracudas, trevally, yellowfin tuna, and reef sharks. Macro lovers will find plenty to get excited about too, with nudibranchs, seahorses, shrimps, ribbon eels, fire dartfish, and the rare Rhinopias. Dolphins are regularly spotted on the surface, and during migration season, humpback whales make an appearance as well.

Sunshine Azure partners with Dive Point Zanzibar, a PADI 5 Star dive centre based in Matemwe. Their experienced instructors offer a full range of courses from beginner to professional level, with daily boat trips out to the reefs just minutes from shore.

Dive Center Features:

• PADI 5 Star certified
• Dedicated dive pool
• Classroom & comfortable waiting area
• Equipment storage & changing facilities
• Wi-Fi on site 
  

• 10L & 12L steel cylinders, 11L Nitrox cylinder
• 15L tanks, DIN & Yoke options
• Wetsuits - 5mm long and short (Reef)
• Masks, snorkels & fins (Scuba Pro & Reef)
• BCD (T1 Scuba Pro)
• Regulators (Scuba Pro K2, Evo MK2+)
• Full equipment rental available
  

Combine your dive trip with a Tanzania safari and experience some of Africa's most iconic wildlife just a short flight away.