This boutique hotel is a great base for your Zanzibar diving holiday. From here, you can easily reach Mnemba Atoll’s colourful reefs and abundant marine life.
Sunshine Azure Beach Hotel blends rustic African chic with modern comfort in the fishing village of Matemwe. The hotel is named after the bright colours of the nearby lagoon, and sits right on a beautiful shoreline. Surrounded by tropical gardens, it opens onto Matemwe’s wide white-sand beach, and offers peaceful ocean views away from the crowds.
The property features 16 well-appointed suites, designed for comfort and relaxation. Guests can choose between garden rooms set among lush foliage, or ocean-facing suites with beautiful sea views. Each spacious room includes an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony or terrace, creating a relaxing space to unwind after a day of diving. This location is particularly desirable for divers, being just a short boat journey from Mnemba Atoll, a marine conservation area known for its coral gardens, abundant tropical fish, and frequent sightings of bottlenose dolphins.
After diving, guests can enjoy many amenities. The oceanfront restaurant offers international and Swahili dishes made with local ingredients, and flexible meal plans are available. You can also relax by the pool, walk on the beach, or get a massage at the spa.
Dive Point Scuba Diving Centres in Zanzibar offer top diving at two locations: Matemwe and Nungwi. Dive Point is known as one of the best in northern Zanzibar, giving you easy access to great sites like Mnemba Atoll and Tumbatu Island. Whether you’re new to diving or experienced, Dive Point deliver memorable underwater adventures.
Dive Point Matemwe is located right across from Mnemba Atoll, making it the closest dive centre to this famous spot. Mnemba is known for its dramatic walls, sloping reefs, colourful coral gardens, and large schools of fish. Daily boat trips to the atoll make diving easy, and let you see a wide range of marine life. Most dives are done from traditional dhows or speedboats adapted for scuba divers for an authentic Zanzibari feel.
Dive Point Nungwi, perched on the northern tip of Zanzibar, is just a gentle 10-minute stroll from the ivory sands of world-famous Nungwi Beach. This prime location offers a gateway to the flourishing coral gardens of Tumbatu Island and the beautiful corals of Shane’s Reef, a sanctuary for captivating macro life. It's the perfect hub for explorers eager to immerse themselves in a kaleidoscopic world of diverse underwater landscapes and vibrant marine species.
Every excursion with Dive Point features two morning boat dives, with local options to extend your adventure into the afternoon. Night dives can be booked locally. The centre provides quality rental equipment for both scuba and snorkelling, while Nitrox is available for certified divers looking to maximise their bottom time. Non-diving companions are also welcome to join snorkelling trips to witness the vibrant shallow reefs.
As a PADI 5* Dive Resort, Dive Point offers a comprehensive range of PADI courses for beginners alongside daily excursions and speciality courses for experienced guests. For those seeking deeper exploration, guided technical dives are also available for tec-certified adventurers.
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