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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.
A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Iris
S$155
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Zanzibar Coffee House
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.
A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.
A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.
A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Alexander
S$444
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach
United States
MOMO
S$134
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Maru Maru Hotel
An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.
A staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.
A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.
A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

4. Habari House

Habari House
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
Sweden
Marcus
S$132
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Habari House
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.
A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

5. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
United States
duane
S$161
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Elephantohotel
An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.
A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.
A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.
An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.

6. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
Canada
Possenta C
S$516
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Courtyard
Hallway
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet

7. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Greig
S$108
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.
A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.
A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.
A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

8. Kholle House

Kholle House
Stone Town, 0.9 km from Shangani Beach
United States
catherine
S$199
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Kholle House
A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.
A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.
A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.
The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

9. Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Joseph
S$116
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Dhow Palace Hotel
A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.
A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.
A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
Stone Town, 0.8 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Melanie
S$154
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Shaba Boutique Hotel
A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.
A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.
A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Greig
S$201
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.
A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

12. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
Canada
Gianfranco
S$225
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.
A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.
A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.
A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

Emerson on Hurumzi
Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Victoria
S$241
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Emerson on Hurumzi
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.
A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.
A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

14. Hanaia House

Hanaia House
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Abdulmunim
S$86
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hanaia House
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".
A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.
A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.
A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

15. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Phillip
S$87
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.
A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

16. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Gita
S$455
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.
A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Sharazad Wonders Boutique
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach
Canada
Arjun
S$256
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sharazad Wonders Boutique
A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.
A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.
A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

18. Jafferji House

Jafferji House
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach
United States
EMMANUEL
S$173
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Jafferji House
A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.
A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.
A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

19. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Stanley
S$98
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Spice Palace Hotel
A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.
A narrow courtyard with a wooden balcony and a pathway lined with plants.
A narrow pathway leading to a seating area with a bench and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a large arched window.
A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

20. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Claire
S$177
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
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Compare popular hotels close to Shangani Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.
Zanzibar Coffee House
9.6
Exceptional
113 reviews
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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
9.6
Exceptional
48 reviews
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A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
Maru Maru Hotel
8.8
Excellent
606 reviews
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An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.
Habari House
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
Elephantohotel
9.4
Exceptional
12 reviews
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Top Shangani Beach Hotel Reviews

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"
Greig 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Vraiment une belle expérience !! Personnels gentils !!! Déjeuner parfait!! Bien situé!!"
patrice 5-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Dhow Palace Hotel
Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good
"Comfortable, classic property right on the beach. Staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was good. The only negative was the hotel is not licensed, but that is understandable given the location in the Muslim part of Stonetown."
Nicholas 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Tembo House Hotel
Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed for 1 night came very late 2am but the staff and hotel was very accommodating, contacted the hotel ahead of time and they was able to send info to chk into there portal so that I can chk in before I landed, when I arrived the process wasn't even 5 mins and I was already in my room, and dont forget the free breakfast which was great. I definitely recommend and will stay here again. Thk you spice palace for all your hospitality."
CRYSTAL 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Spice Palace Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."
Mark 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments

8/10 Good
"Bad communication between hotel and driver causing our airport driver to have to wait a couple hours for us after our flight was delayed and no one from the hotel responded to my call, texts, or email. Shows lack of respect for the driver I think. Otherwise a nice stay."
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Tembo B&B Apartments
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent
"Great location in the middle of the old city, very clean, staff very nice. Their restaurant was good. No pool (just saying this because some reviews make it look like there is a pool)."
Alexander 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good
"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"
Maude 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Maru Maru Hotel
Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."
Greig 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Shangani Beach

An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)
Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.
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A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.

Forodhani Gardens

8.4/10 (274 reviews)
Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.
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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Freddie Mercury Museum during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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People's Palace Museum

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at People's Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
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Marahubi Palace

You can learn about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by Marahubi Palace. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Zanzibar Night Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Zanzibar Night Market during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shangani Beach?
Shangani Beach is located in Zanzibar Town. This historic area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 220 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Shangani Beach?
Adjacent to Shangani Beach, Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Shangani Beach?
Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shangani Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shangani Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Shangani Beach.
What can I see and do near Shangani Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum and People's Palace Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins. Spend some time wandering around Forodhani Gardens, Chapwani Island and Prison Island.