See all properties

Shangani Hotel

3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town hotel with restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Shangani Hotel

Front of property
Terrace/patio
Reception
Exterior detail
Lobby lounge

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Economy Room with Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Economy Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Sofa bed - twin
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Chukwani Executive Inn

Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6)
Chukwani Executive Inn
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 off-site 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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Fridge (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 checkout. 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 lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Shangani Hotel Zanzibar Town
Shangani Hotel
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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shangani Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are 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 on-site 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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nothing it was not pleasant at all. Complained to the management but nothing was done
Nyahsa, 4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The property is quaint, but decent enough. It has air conditioning, which is nice.
Mario, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, price right, friendly staff, close to shore, walking distance to many attractions
Maggie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location was very central and safe. The staff was very courteous and helpful.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Best location in Stone Town
Very good location. Breakfast wasn’t good!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Shabby & unwelcoming
Very, very rude and condescending staff. Hotel is very rundown.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location
Within walking distance of restaurants and tourists sites.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Satu, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

CLAYTON Donisete c, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Helt greit hotell
Veldig bra beliggenhet. Litt dårlig aircondition og dårlig med trykk i dusjen, ellers bra. Ok mat.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Bra läge
Ett hotell som ligger centralt i Stone town. Tyvärr var man tvungen att betala med pengar, hotellet tog inte kort.
Verified Expedia guest review