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A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shakti Temple

Julie

SAR 404

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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.

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shakti Temple

Iris

SAR 394

SAR 454 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

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.

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.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Shakti Temple

Alexander

SAR 1,101

SAR 1,303 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

4. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Shakti Temple

Victoria

SAR 392

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

5. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shakti Temple

duane

SAR 397

SAR 493 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shakti Temple

Grazyna

SAR 324

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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.

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shakti Temple

Melanie

SAR 353

SAR 446 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

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.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

8. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shakti Temple

Greig

SAR 483

SAR 593 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

9. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shakti Temple

Gianfranco

SAR 541

SAR 660 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

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

10. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shakti Temple

MOMO

SAR 262

SAR 363 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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 cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

11. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shakti Temple

Victoria

SAR 588

SAR 706 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

12. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shakti Temple

Possenta C

SAR 1,276

SAR 1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 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.

13. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shakti Temple

Abdulmunim

SAR 220

SAR 253 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

14. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shakti Temple

Phillip

SAR 154

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

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

15. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shakti Temple

Gita

SAR 1,128

SAR 1,335 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

16. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shakti Temple

EMMANUEL

SAR 442

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

A home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shakti Temple

Arjun

SAR 602

SAR 731 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

18. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shakti Temple

Stanley

SAR 244

SAR 311 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a checkered floor area.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, white bedding, and red accents.

A multi-level interior with white walls and wooden balconies.

A dining area with checkered flooring and tables arranged in a central octagonal pattern.

19. Forodhani Park Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shakti Temple

SAR 343

SAR 431 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with a person in the water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A buffet table with various baked goods including muffins and croissants.

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water during sunset.

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

20. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shakti Temple

NEEMA KIURE MSSUSA AND

SAR 397

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Shakti Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Tembo House Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View

Top Shakti Temple Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice - would recommend"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location, architecture and especially staff- highly recommend 👍"

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."

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)."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"

Spice Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were the perfect size for my needs. I w as traveling to Zanzibar on business."

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."

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

Other attractions near Shakti Temple

A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".

House of Wonders

7.6/10 (162 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at House of Wonders, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A historic building with a dome and arched windows.

Christ Church Cathedral

8.0/10 (147 reviews)

After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zanzibar Town. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Old Fort. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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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)

Explore the great outdoors at Forodhani Gardens, a lovely green space in Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Beit el-Sahel

8.4/10 (29 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Malindi Mosque

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

Malindi Mosque is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Hamamni Persian Baths

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Zanzibar Town with a stop at Hamamni Persian Baths. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the 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 Shakti Temple?

Shakti Temple is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 240 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Shakti Temple?

Adjacent to Shakti Temple, 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 Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels will I find near Shakti Temple?

Expedia has 240 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shakti Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shakti Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Shakti Temple.

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

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What can I see and do near Shakti Temple?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), or Freddie Mercury Museum. Old Fort, Slave Market, and Hamamni Persian Baths are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island, and Chapwani Island.

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Our top choices for Shakti Temple hotels

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Tembo House Hotel

5. Elephantohotel

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

8. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

9. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10. Maru Maru Hotel

11. Emerson on Hurumzi

12. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

13. Hanaia House

14. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

15. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

16. Jafferji House

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

18. Spice Palace Hotel

19. Forodhani Park Hotel

20. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Compare popular hotels close to Shakti Temple

Top Shakti Temple Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo B&B Apartments

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Maru Maru Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Shakti Temple

House of Wonders

Christ Church Cathedral

Old Fort

Forodhani Gardens

Beit el-Sahel

Malindi Mosque

Hamamni Persian Baths

Zanzibar Night Market

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