The Best Hotels Closest to Shangani Beach in Zanzibar Town for 2026

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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 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.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Iris

NT$3,325

NT$3,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 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.

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach

Danise

NT$10,613

NT$12,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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 room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

3. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Nadine

NT$2,590

NT$3,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

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.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

4. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.8 km from Shangani Beach

Melanie

NT$1,700

NT$2,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Natasha

NT$11,034

NT$13,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

6. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.9 km from Shangani Beach

catherine

NT$2,630

NT$4,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

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

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach

MOMO

NT$2,699

NT$3,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

8. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Abdulmunim

NT$1,857

NT$2,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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.

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach

Victoria

NT$6,466

NT$7,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

10. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Gianfranco

NT$4,561

NT$5,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

11. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

duane

NT$3,715

NT$4,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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 building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

12. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Cherine

NT$4,170

NT$5,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

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.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

13. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Gita

NT$11,417

NT$13,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

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.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

14. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach

Phillip

NT$1,625

NT$3,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

15. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Grazyna

NT$2,965

NT$3,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

16. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach

EMMANUEL

NT$4,101

NT$4,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 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.

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach

Arjun

NT$6,129

NT$7,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

18. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach

Joseph

NT$2,359

NT$3,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.

A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.

A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

A building with a sign indicating it is a guest house named 'Flamingo'.

19. Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Aijaz

NT$413

NT$475 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

A narrow pathway leading to a seating area with a bench and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a large arched window.

A narrow courtyard with a wooden balcony and a pathway lined with plants.

20. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach

"This is a hotel of opposites. Great location in stone town but down a dark alley you can’t quite drive to the door. Helpful reception but we’d booked 3 rooms and they initially gave us 2. Lovely clean spacious rooms but others with no view or very noisy. Wonderful old character but random electrical sockets - could only have the (empty) fridge OR the kettle OR the light plugged in. Clean bathroom with plenty of hot water and shower gel but no soap to wash hands at the basin. Great terrace for...

Claire

NT$3,523

NT$4,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Shangani Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 111 111 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 45 45 reviews	View
Habari House	9.2 15 15 reviews	View
Shaba Boutique Hotel	9.0 26 26 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 285 285 reviews	View

Top Shangani Beach Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Personnel bienveillant, dommage qu’il y ait beaucoup de travaux aux alentours… Très bon emplacement"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Now there are hotels for staying only, convenient location, etc., but this one excels in the long-forgotten personal touch and the joy of hosting and servitude. I have experienced greater care, postcard messages, and cookies to wish you good night. It is also in the best location in Stone Town, where you can access all the highlights of the place within 10 to 20 minutes. Beautifully decorated and a great place to stay."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"A/C in room 100 was not working at all, someone looked at it and still not cooling. Should have washer and dryer’s for the guest to use. 50$ for 1 load of clothing not folded. All in all the stay was great, people were friendly and the hotel was beautiful and clean."

Emerson Spice Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was beautiful and very authentic. The attached restaurant was amazing with a great rooftop view. The staff were helpful and attentive. The welcome fruit was tasty!"

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

ZAURA ZANZIBAR

10/10 Excellent

"Eccellent staff and very clean rooms!"

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel très bien situé, très propre, bien équipé (lclim, ventilateurs groupe électrogène pour les coupures..) avec énormément de piscine (4) en bord de mer... Le personnel est très agréable.. Seul petit bémol, le restaurant qui n'est pas au niveau de l'hôtel."

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location with only steps to the water front, restaurants, boats to prison island and the Freddie Mercury museum. Breakfast was lovely and staff super friendly and helpful."

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 studying the exhibits at Freddie Mercury Museum during your travels in Zanzibar Town. Check out 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 travels to 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 with a visit to 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? Check out 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 with a visit to The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zanzibar Night Market during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Check out 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, check out the 230 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 will I find close to Shangani Beach?

Expedia has 230 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Shangani Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shangani Beach?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Shangani Beach, head over to our customer service page.

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, Prison Island, and Chapwani Island.

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Our top choices for Shangani Beach hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Habari House

4. Shaba Boutique Hotel

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

6. Kholle House

7. Maru Maru Hotel

8. Hanaia House

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

10. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

11. Elephantohotel

12. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

13. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

14. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

15. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

16. Jafferji House

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

18. Dhow Palace Hotel

19. Flamingo Guest House

20. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

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Top Shangani Beach Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

ZAURA ZANZIBAR

Tembo Palace Hotel

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Other attractions near Shangani Beach

Old Fort

Forodhani Gardens

Freddie Mercury Museum

People's Palace Museum

Marahubi Palace

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Zanzibar Night Market

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