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Shooting Star Boutique Hotel is located at the beach in Kiwengwa. Surrounded by tropical gardens with stunning views across the Indian Ocean, the lodge features an outdoor pool and spa. The rooms at the Shooting Star Boutique Hotel have air-conditioning, a patio and a private bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries. The lodge has a restaurant and beach bar. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including snorkeling, scuba diving, and kite surfing. Zanzibar International Airport is a 45-minute drive away and airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sazikazi
    South Africa South Africa
    It was clean with close proximity to the beach. The pool was great and we had such great views. The place was aesthetically pleasing. We also felt safe. Everything we needed was nearby.
  • Friedhelm
    Germany Germany
    nice place to be. very very casual. very friendly staff. good breakfast and very good dinner.
  • Maria
    Ireland Ireland
    Exceptional location, wonderful food, lovely staff. Would rexommebd
  • Deirdre
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful accommodation, lovely grounds, excellent food and, most importantly, superb friendly staff. Special call out for Wilson who was amazingly helpful and thoughtful.
  • T
    Netherlands Netherlands
    beautiful hotel and a beautiful and quiet location. friendly staff. hotel buffet is good and rooms spacious. Note: there is no television, phone or hairdryer in the room. I recommend this hotel.
  • Lisa
    Germany Germany
    Great hotel, lovely eating/dining area overlooking the pool, nice food and vegetarian options for every meal, and friendly staff. We enjoyed our holiday a lot and the relaxing atmosphere!
  • Sandra
    Sweden Sweden
    The food was truly delicious, the staff very friendly, the room was comfortable and very clean and I basically had the place to myself!
  • Uldis
    Latvia Latvia
    Staying is this hotel was beautiful experience - hotel is located at the very end of beach and gives an escape from bysy Kiwengwa beach. You can relax at hotel and have some fun at the beach - best of both. Infinity pool and view from it was...
  • Joël
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We spent 12 days at the Shooting Star Lodge. Compared to other much larger hotels in Zanzibar, you feel here, at the quiet end of the beach, away from tourism, which we personally liked very much. The elevated position above the beach and the...
  • Lucio
    Italy Italy
    Perfect place to relax. The dinner is always different and delicious . The staff is super nice, they do whatever they can to make you happy

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Monsoon Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Italian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Seabreeze BBQ Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Shooting Star Boutique Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules
Shooting Star Boutique Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shooting Star Boutique Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Shooting Star Boutique Hotel

  • Check-in at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Shooting Star Boutique Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Monsoon Restaurant
    • Seabreeze BBQ Restaurant & Bar
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Shooting Star Boutique Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Beauty Services
    • Live music/performance
    • Private beach area
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pedicure
    • Happy hour
    • Foot massage
    • Horse riding
    • Waxing services
    • Beach
    • Back massage
    • Bike tours
    • Body scrub
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Full body massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Facial treatments
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Body treatments
    • Head massage
    • Manicure
    • Neck massage
    • Spa facilities
  • Room options at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Villa
  • Shooting Star Boutique Hotel is 2 miles from the centre of Kiwengwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.