Zanzibar Sunrise At Bandas, Matemwe (Zanzibar)
About the Hotel
Rooms and Bungalows
Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas features all-natural, thatched beach bandas. These include 55m2 beach front bandas with private plunge pools and beach front locations. Also available are 70m2 sea view bandas with private plunge pools with Indian Ocean views. Beach front bandas range from 40m2 to 48m2, with porches ranging from 4m2 to 12m2, all facing east. Bungalows have one bedroom and one bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Bungalows also feature private entrances, wardrobes, safe deposit boxes, and terraces with sea views. A 220m2 two-story villa with an ocean front is also available. Rooms provide ironing facilities, tea and coffee facilities, sitting areas, terraces, dressing areas, dining tables, and garden furniture. Amenities include Wi-Fi, free toiletries, cookware and kitchen utensils, electric kettles, AM/FM alarm clocks, and flat-screen TVs. Inaya Zanzibar toiletries and cotton towels are provided.
Dining at Zanzibar Bandas
Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas features a beachfront restaurant with a bar and ocean view. The restaurant serves a fusion of international and local cuisine with vegetarian options. Menus are à la carte, and chefs accommodate individual dietary needs. Tropical breakfast is available all day. Fresh produce is sourced daily from local markets. Guests can also opt for candle-lit dinners on their verandas, with room service provided by dedicated staff.
Leisure and Activities
Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas offers two outdoor swimming pools and free yoga classes from Monday to Friday. Guests can enjoy live Afro Funk Jazz music three evenings a week, with live afternoon DJ sessions on Saturdays. Marine activities such as kayaking and kite surfing courses are available on the northeast coast lagoon. The hotel provides access to diving and snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, 30 minutes by boat. Dolphin boat safaris, including lunch on a sand bank and snorkeling, are also available. Other activities include reef walks and salsa classes.
Location and Access
Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, on the northeast coast of Unguja, Zanzibar. It is 50 km from Kisauni Airport. Matemwe Beach offers white sand and a lagoon. Fishing dhows are seen at dawn en route to Miuni channel and Mnemba Island. Stone Town is one hour's drive. The hotel can arrange chauffeur services. Landmarks nearby include Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site, 2.5 km away.
Hotel Services
Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas offers laundry service, traditional Zanzibari massages, and airport pick-up/drop-off service. Excursion arrangements are available. The hotel employs over 40 staff. High-speed Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property. Bicycles are available. Natural ventilation is afforded by a near continual shore breeze. The hotel practices fair trade, employing local artisans and sourcing fruits and vegetables from local farmers.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Darts
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
