Shooting Star Lodge

Beachfront, with 2 outdoor pools

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October 2025

November 2025

2 outdoor pools, an infinity pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Sea View Cottage Family | View from room

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Shooting Star Lodge offers a private beach for sun-soaked days and two poolside bars for refreshments. Guests can browse the library for a good read, savor international dishes at Monsoon Bar & Restaurant, or book massages and facials for complete relaxation.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
On private beach
Spa
Room service
Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 24 - Sept 25

Tomorrow

Sept 25 - Sept 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Sea View Cottage Double

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

40 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Sea View Cottage Family

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Ceiling fan

2 bedrooms

Bathrobes

80 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Monsoon Villa

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Private pool

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Ceiling fan

2 bedrooms

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Garden Lodge

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2017

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Kiwengwa beach, Kiwengwa

What's nearby

Kiwengwa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Mapenzi Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Pwani Mchangani Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
Muyuni Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
Pongwe Beach - 19 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬10 min drive
‪Andiamo - ‬7 min drive
‪The Green & Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Marlin Local Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Spice Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Shooting Star Lodge

Hotel near Kiwengwa Beach

Take advantage of 2 poolside bars, a beach bar and a terrace at Shooting Star Lodge. With amenities such as a private beach and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a Swedish massage or a body treatment. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Monsoon Bar & Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.

Other perks at this hotel include:

2 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), an infinity pool and babysitting (surcharge)
Massage treatment rooms, wedding services and barbecues

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and bathrobes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

2 bars/lounges
2 poolside bars
A beach bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Monsoon Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
Fishing
Infinity pool
Library

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Spa

Body scrubs
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Swedish massages
Treatment room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance

Built in 1996
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Limited room service

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Individual furnishings
Safe
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 5 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 5 to 12 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
Administrative fee: USD 1 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Shooting Star Lodge Kiwengwa

Shooting Star Kiwengwa

Shooting Star Lodge Hotel

Shooting Star Lodge Kiwengwa

Shooting Star Lodge Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Shooting Star Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Shooting Star Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shooting Star Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shooting Star Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shooting Star Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Shooting Star Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Shooting Star Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kiwengwa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Mapenzi Beach. Pwani Mchangani Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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