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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.
A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Iris
NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Zanzibar Coffee House
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.
A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.
A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Emerson Spice Hotel
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.
A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.
A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.
A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Alexander
NZ$619
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.
A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.
A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.
A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

4. Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Victoria
NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Tembo House Hotel
Courtyard
Breakfast buffet
Restaurant
Hallway

5. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
Canada
Grazyna
NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
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.
A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

6. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
United States
duane
NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Elephantohotel
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

7. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach
NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 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 hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.
A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

8. Habari House

Habari House
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
Sweden
Marcus
NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Habari House
A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.
A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.
A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.
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.

9. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
Stone Town, 0.8 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Melanie
NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Shaba Boutique Hotel
An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.
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.
A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

10. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
Canada
Possenta C
NZ$719
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".
A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.
A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.
A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

11. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Phillip
NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.
A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.
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.

12. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Greig
NZ$312
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.
A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.
A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

13. Hanaia House

Hanaia House
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Abdulmunim
NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hanaia House
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.
A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.
A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

14. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
NZ$314
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 cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.
A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.
A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

15. Emerson on Hurumzi

Emerson on Hurumzi
Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Victoria
NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Emerson on Hurumzi
A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.
A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.
A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

16. Jafferji House

Jafferji House
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach
United States
EMMANUEL
NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Jafferji House
A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.
A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.
A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Gita
NZ$635
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.
A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.

18. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Sharazad Wonders Boutique
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach
Canada
Arjun
Sharazad Wonders Boutique
A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.
A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.
Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

19. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach
United States
Stanley
NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Spice Palace Hotel
A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.
A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.
A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.
The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

20. Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach
United Kingdom
Joseph
NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Dhow Palace Hotel
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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
112 reviews
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A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
Emerson Spice Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
126 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 swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.
Tembo House Hotel
8.8
Excellent
1,007 reviews
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Courtyard
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
8.8
Excellent
439 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 hotel. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, comfortable/clean rooms and tasty extensive breakfast. Would definitely book again"
Greig 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Mizingani Seafront 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 1 day ago
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice - would recommend"
Brigette 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Tembo House Hotel
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 2 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 3 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 4 days ago
Maru Maru Hotel
Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

8/10 Good
"Rooms were the perfect size for my needs. I w as traveling to Zanzibar on business."
Stanley 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Spice Palace Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good
"Everything and Everyone was excellent. Only complaint is that the extra room we paid for only became available at noon when we expected it to be available at 10am as mentioned at the reception when we booked it for half day."
Alexander 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Dhow Palace 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 6 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.