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Sunset Bungalows

P.O. Box 3546, Tanzania
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Sunset Bungalows
Ranked #107 of 139 hotels in Zanzibar
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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Having been to Zanzibar half a dozen times this was my first stay at Sunset Bungalows and if I was going back to Kendwa.. I would stay here again! Six of us shared a room with three double beds and still had plenty of space! We only used the room for sleeping and showering but it was a very nice... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Lovely room with a huge bathroom. Aircondioning, fan and a balcony as well as a safe and fridge. Short walk through the complex to the beach front for the bar and restaurant. It was an unexpected gem with beautiful sunsets. A great place to stay to get away - approx an hour from the hussle and bussle of Stone Town.

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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

After days on a shoestring I decided to splash out on a good hotel room. It was completely worth it! The room was spacious, with a very high ceiling, a/c, hairdryer, spotless clean and with a beautiful veranda on the garden. I also found the decor pretty tasteful. The Sunset Bungalows offers rooms for different budgets. As I wanted to... More

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Kenai, Alaska
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We stayed four nights here, and the rooms were great, but the best part is that their beach has enough water for swimming both high and low tide. They said beware of sea urchins, but we never saw any. The restaurant was OK, although a bit slow on service. The rooms are air conditioned, although they turn off the generator... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The beach at Kendwa is amazing and Sunset Bungalows is in a good location close to the beach. There are rooms of varying prices and we stayed in the stone cottages which were a bit pricey at $80 a night but very comfortable. They have a king size bed with box mosquito net, a nice balcony as well as a... More

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Perth
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I've stayed here twice. Enjoyable. Definitely comfortable and secure. Fantastic beach. If you want 5-star though, go elsewhere. Location - on Zanzibar's northern beaches. The beach is amazing - pristine, calm, lovely for swimming or relaxing by. Great bar and restaurant area to spend time at Rooms - very large, comfortable. Stayed in rooms up on the cliffs. High ceilings,... More

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

Overall a good budget hotel. Make sure to confirm your room reservation atleast three times as the staff have a tendency of forgetting bookings and giving away rooms to other guests. The rooms are basic but comfortable, make sure you check the room before accepting it as you may find some amenities missing. They have an amazing and very clean... More

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Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013 via mobile

Still quite expensive for what you get. The room was big. Breakfast included - omlette, fruits and coffee/ juice. Staff was ok. The restaurant and beach bar is also decent with decent prices. The beach and the view you get at sunset are amazing.

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Sammamish, Washington
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The location is beautiful. Great on site bar and restaurant with comparable prices to neighboring resorts. Fun hammocks. Breakfast was included but only had fruit and omelette. We were supposed to have a safe and air conditioning, both of which we did not. Clean rooms and establishment. Excellent security.

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Seattle, Washington
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11 hotel reviews
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84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Kendwa budget option. We stayed here via G adventure tour bookings and were really disappointed. The grounds really pale in comparison to the neighbouring resorts which seem to have better lounge chairs, restaurants and atmosphere. Pros: Room was spacious. Our room safe worked. Cons: The bathrooms are gross. Full of all sorts of bugs, filthy and no proper ventilation. Upon... More

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Also Known As:
Sunset Bungalows Hotel
Sunset Bungalows Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Beach Hotel Zanzibar
Address: P.O. Box 3546, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar
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Ranked #107 of 139 hotels in Zanzibar
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