Overview
Sunrise Guesthouse is a small, casual guest house situated on the edge of a string of other bungalows and lodges near Bwejuu on one of the best stretches of beach on the Southeast coast of Zanzibar. The guesthouse is owned and managed by a charming Belgian, who we found to be the perfect host. The place has a personal feel and is renowned for serving some of the best food on the island. Sunrise is a very simple guesthouse set in tropical gardens with quiet spots to chill out and read a book. The architecture lacks a bit of character and style when compared to other guesthouses but is very reasonably priced. Think palm trees, powder-soft sand and blue ocean in the pretty low-key surroundings.
 
Accommodation
• There are 12 rooms, with a choice of bungalows or standard rooms. We recommend the thatched bungalows which have wooden railings in front.

• All the rooms have mosquito nets and en-suite tiled bathrooms with a shower. The rooms are all simple, but clean and comfortable. They are decorated with dark-wood furniture and bright-red or orange bedspreads.

• The standard rooms face onto the back garden wall and are a less attractive option, unless you’re really trying to save money.

Facilities
• Recently they built a lovely little swimming pool which is a welcome relief when the tide is out. This is an unusual luxury for a guesthouse (as opposed to a beach resort) in Zanzibar. 

Activities
• Snorkeling, diving and windsurfing. Trek and explore the natural curroundings of the coastline and underwater coral reefs and swimming at nearby beaches.

• Half and full-day excursions to Prison Island tour and Jozani Forest tour. Take the historical Stone Town tour or the Spice tour.

Dining
• There’s a fantastic restaurant and a quirky bar that serve mainly European cuisine. There’s not too much in the way of traditional Swahili dishes. Besides sandwiches for lunch and seafood delicacies, the menu includes a good selection of fresh fruit and vegetables.