Access & Location
It is approximately one hour’s drive from Stone Town and the airport.
Sunshine Azure Hotel
Located on the north-east coast of Zanzibar
Charming and friendly, with only 16 rooms
A simple, no-frills beach lodge, extremely good value
A wonderful relaxed atmosphere
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Reliable favourite
Sunshine Azure Hotel is a breath of fresh air compared with other similarly priced options on Zanzibar. Good service and a genuinely welcoming vibe places them as a hot contender in the ‘value’ price bracket.
Activities
Guests can be as active or as relaxed as they like.
Biking and diving
Tours
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There are bikes for hire in order to explore the surroundings, as well as PADI courses and dives to Mnemba Atoll.
Tours can also be arranged to Stone Town, Prison Island and Jozani Forest.
Facilities
The restaurant and pool area look out over the beautiful white sandy beach with the Indian Ocean beyond, and massages can be organised.
*For families with children under the age of 6 years, we always request a ground floor room or a room without a balcony for safety reasons. If you stay here with us, please ensure this is what you are given.
Amenities
It is a simple, no frills beach lodge that has gained a great reputation for good value and charming, friendly service.
With just 16 rooms, Sunshine Azure Hotel is one of the smallest hotels we recommend on Zanzibar . The two Garden Rooms are the cheapest option, then there are 12 Suites and finally, two special suites, the Blue Breeze Suite which has a private balcony, and the Honeymoon Suite which has its own small plunge pool.
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