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Zanzibar Town Hotel Guide - Shangani Beach hotels in Zanzibar Town, Tanzania.

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Our top choices for Shangani Beach hotels

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Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"Charming and atmospheric property right in the heart of Stone Town's narrow alleyways. Love the vibe and breakfast on the roof!"
United States
Scott
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Zanzibar Coffee House
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (281 reviews)
"All the staff were amazing especially the concierge manager and management"
United States
James
The price is €521
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Room (Violetta)

Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (117 reviews)
"Beautiful decor in the heart of Stone Town. Staff was outstanding!"
Canada
Julie
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Emerson Spice Hotel
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (137 reviews)
"Great ocean/beach location, breakfast had good selection. The on-site manager was very accommodating."
Canada
harold
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Tembo B&B Apartments
Restaurant

Habari House

Habari House
2.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Traditional stone town house hotel with a really warm welcome from the lovely family who own it. Great location with an easy safe short walk to the main hotspots and the night food market and sea jumping zone. "
United Kingdom
Nadine
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Habari House
Indoor pool

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (508 reviews)
"Good place "
United States
cheekoory
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (993 reviews)
"Beautiful location to see the sunset. Lots of people watching and activities at beachfront. Very helpful staff and great breakfast."
United States
Twinky
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Tembo House Hotel
Rooftop terrace

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (595 reviews)
"Nice hotel , perfect location , clean room . "
United States
Nemr
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Maru Maru Hotel
Honeymoon Suite | View from room

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
5.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (252 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Nice location around to visit."
Belgium
Antonio
The price is €371
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Hanaia House

Hanaia House
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi"
United States
Amber
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Hanaia House
Exterior

Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Sharazad Wonders Boutique
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
"Amazing location, great staff that were extremely knowledgeable of the area, amazing rooms, amazing breakfast!"
Canada
Arjun
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Sharazad Wonders Boutique
Basic Double Room

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.8 km from Shangani Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Great Hospitality, Location in the local heart of Stonetown. "
United States
Melanie
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Shaba Boutique Hotel
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Tembo Palace Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (138 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast buffet and great location "
United States
Abiy
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Tembo Palace Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Emerson on Hurumzi

Emerson on Hurumzi
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)
"Lovely room, cool hotel, great staff!!!"
Sweden
Mickey
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Emerson on Hurumzi
Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep-soaking bathtub

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (157 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful, breakfast was amazing, comfy bed and room, great time"
United States
Marisa
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Outdoor pool

Kholle House

Kholle House
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.9 km from Shangani Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Beautifully restored hotel, perfect location, great staff. Perfect place to stay for anybody that want to experience Stone town in Zanzibar."
United States
Carmen
The price is €212
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Kholle House
Terrace/patio

Forodhani Park Hotel

Forodhani Park Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (122 reviews)
"Excellent location. "
United States
Al
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Forodhani Park Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (159 reviews)
"very good location of the hotel :) the staff is very friendly"
United States
leonid
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Spice Palace Hotel
Exterior

Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel
3.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (55 reviews)
"Convenient with everything you need."
Canada
Muhammad
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel
Restaurant

Hiliki House

Hiliki House
3.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (45 reviews)
"The staff at Hiliki house are great, and really love the area. Just a bit too rustic for what I paid. "
Canada
Kathleen
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Hiliki House
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Compare popular hotels close to Shangani Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Interior
Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
101 reviews
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
281 reviews
View
Room (Violetta)
Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
117 reviews
View
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Tembo B&B Apartments
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
137 reviews
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Restaurant
Habari House
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews
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Top Shangani Beach Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent
"All the staff were amazing especially the concierge manager and management"
James 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Hotels near other Shangani Beach attractions

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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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 229 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 Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Zanzibar Serena Hotel.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Shangani Beach?
Expedia has 229 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, Hamamni Persian Baths and Slave Market. Spend some time wandering around Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island and Chapwani Island.