Kenyatta Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, West Coast, 25524
What's nearby
Shangani Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Old Fort - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Cape Town Fish Market - 5 min walk
Passing Show Hotel - 11 min walk
Meeting Point Cafe - 6 min walk
Lukmaan - 6 min walk
Livingstone Beach Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
Shangani Hotel
When visiting Zanzibar Town, Shangani Hotel is a great choice to consider.
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Swahili
At a glance
Hotel size
28 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Parking
Free offsite parking within 3 mi
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Room service (late night)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Phone accessibility kit
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Refrigerator (on request)
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
Cleaning fee: USD 2.0 per accommodation, per stay
Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20.0
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Shangani Hotel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Shangani Hotel
Shangani Hotel Zanzibar Town
Shangani Zanzibar Town
Shangani Hotel Hotel
Shangani Hotel Zanzibar Town
Shangani Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Shangani Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shangani Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shangani Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shangani Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shangani Hotel?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Shangani Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Shangani Hotel like?
Shangani Hotel is located near Nakupenda Beach in Stone Town, a short 4-minute walk from Old Fort and 4 minutes' walk from Shangani Beach.
Shangani Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
January 29, 2020
The property is in a good location however the bathroom was disappointing. The power point for the hot water system was hanging out of the wall with the wires exposed in the shower cubicle, this system did not heat the water up either even after being on for 2 hours. The shower head was damaged so that the water came out of the pipe and not the shower head. Staff seemed uninterested whenever approached and often not helpful.
Jess
Jess, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
November 22, 2019
Nothing it was not pleasant at all. Complained to the management but nothing was done
Nyahsa
Nyahsa, 4-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
November 17, 2019
The property is quaint, but decent enough. It has air conditioning, which is nice.
Mario
Mario, 2-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
September 20, 2019
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 6, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 11, 2019
Great location, price right, friendly staff, close to shore, walking distance to many attractions
Maggie
Maggie, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
April 8, 2019
Location was very central and safe. The staff was very courteous and helpful.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
December 11, 2018
The room was just fine, it was very small and the light in the bathroom didn't work. However, everything else worked and the room was clean with cute decorations when I got there. The check in process was slow and confusing, people did not seem to know what to do with me. However, I eventually got in. Breakfast is on a beautiful rooftop patio overlooking all sides of stonetown with very nice people cooking you custom ordered food (from a few options for the day). They also have hot milk and hot water with tea and coffee available. The decorations were a bit eclectic, which was kind of fun. The location is right on a main walking street and there is a tourist shop in the lobby.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 7, 2018
Heart of town
Room was great. Did not end up with a shared bathroom. Had hot water heater and large attached restroom. Air conditioner was very cold. Staff was friendly and even helped with laundry for a fee. Location right downtown and building was one of the tallest in town which makes for excellent view from the rooftop for breakfast. Breakfast was also quite nice.
Verified traveler
3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
August 8, 2018
Location for the price cannot be beat. Rooms well cleaned. Breakfast very good. Nice shop on main floor. Helpful staff butCould have been more helpful in giving details about excursions.
Betty
Betty, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
August 4, 2018
Great location. Nice breakfast at rooftop terrace with view of ocean. Very airy and nicely decorated. Short walk to small beach on ocean. I highly recommend.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
April 20, 2018
Best location in Stone Town
Very good location. Breakfast wasn’t good!
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
January 5, 2012
Shabby & unwelcoming
Very, very rude and condescending staff. Hotel is very rundown.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 6, 2011
Cheap, cheerful and clean
Maybe not cheap if you are a backpacker but it certainly is compared to one of the business hotels I had to stay in in Dar both before and after my visit to Zanzibar.
Being in Stone Town, the location is fantastic (if you ignore the touts on the street). The hotel has a run down feel (like much of Stone Town) but once I got to my room I found all the basics (aircon, ceiliing fan,TV, fridge, hot water shower) and a high degree of cleanliness (higher than I was expecting). There was even a guy who came round the rooms in the evening to give them a spray against mosquitos (which weren't a problem). Rooftop restaurant only serves breakfast but there are plenty of nearby restaurants serving some excellent food.
Overall, highly recommended
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 20, 2011
Great location
Within walking distance of restaurants and tourists sites.
John
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
January 12, 2020
Satu
Satu, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
January 10, 2020
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 15, 2019
CLAYTON Donisete c
CLAYTON Donisete c, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
October 12, 2019
Hotellet ligger väldigt bra till MEN saknar hiss, vilket kan vara bra att veta om man har svårt att gå eller har tunga väskor. Frukost på takterrassen var mysigt. Vi hade ett trångt rum så det var svårt att ta sig i och ur sängen. AC mycket bra men lät en del.
Lena
Lena, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
August 17, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
January 6, 2019
Recomendo
Não era a primeira vez e nas vezes anteriores o serviço de pequeno almoço funcionou sempre bem e desta vez foi muito mal pois nunca havia comida suficiente pois faltava sempre alguma coisa e tudo por culpa do manager
Jose
Jose, 7-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
January 4, 2019
Central hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Nice hotel in the middle of Stone Town. Very nice staff helping us to get comfortable in our first trip to Zanzibar.
Peter
Peter, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
December 4, 2018
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 1, 2018
Helt greit hotell
Veldig bra beliggenhet. Litt dårlig aircondition og dårlig med trykk i dusjen, ellers bra. Ok mat.
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
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6/10 Good
January 29, 2012
Bra läge
Ett hotell som ligger centralt i Stone town. Tyvärr var man tvungen att betala med pengar, hotellet tog inte kort.