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

Q: 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 229 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Q: 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 Tembo B&B Apartments .

Q: How many hotels will I find close to Shangani Beach?

Expedia has 229 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shangani Beach.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 .

Q: What can I see and do near Shangani Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), and Freddie Mercury 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.

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Our top choices for Shangani Beach hotels

Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach

Aysha

SAR 1,687 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

Habari House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Nadine

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Julie

SAR 482 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Ketan

SAR 668 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach

Danielle

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Antonio

SAR 1,419 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

James

SAR 2,231 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach

Przemek

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach

lucy

SAR 333 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Amber

SAR 338 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach

Mickey

SAR 499 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Dean

SAR 433 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep soaking bathtub

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Marisa

SAR 574 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach

leonid

SAR 331 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Tarawanda House By Stawi

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach

Nika

SAR 163 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Muhammad

SAR 293 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach

Kathleen

SAR 208 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

The Swahili House

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Patrick

SAR 533 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach

Zakaria

SAR 362 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Antonio Garden Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Shangani Beach

mark

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Shangani Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews	View
Habari House	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 119 reviews	View
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 509 reviews	View
Dhow Palace Hotel	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 371 reviews	View

Top Shangani Beach Hotel Reviews

Tarawanda House By Stawi

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and nice. Staff were helpful. Breakfast is small so not enough to leave you feeling full. Walking distance to different places to shop and eat. Private bathroom is the best option to get. No elevators, keep that in mind if you have heavy luggage or a lot of luggage. They only do checkin from 2pm to 6pm, so try to arrange a later checkin way in advance if you need to. I would stay here again. We had a nice stay."

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The buildings are historic and beautifully and respectfully transformed. Our room was in the annex across the street, a family-sized apartment. It was so comfortable and the bathroom was particularly beautifully imagined and tiled. The hotel amenities are great without being over the top. The terrace overlooking pool and beach are comfortable and gracious. Every single staff member we have interacted with has been lovely and helpful. The breakfast buffet is extensive, with Western-friendly choices but also an extensive Swahili selection as well; the lunch we recently ordered by the pool (from the Indian part of the menu) was delicious. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and would stay here again myself the next time I am here."

Zanzibar Coffee House

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property with excellent food and coffee. The staff was very kind and helpful. The rooftop breakfast was a nice respite from the busy town. I felt very secure staying there with security on all night. They were helpful with recommendations for sightseeing and other restaurants. I was able to leave my bags locked up for a late checkout. Transfers to and from the airport were quick and seemless. Very nice place to start your stay on Zanzibar."

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"The place is nice. However, the advertisement about tempo palace was deceiving. We thought the tempo palace was on the beach as per pictures that we saw. However, even though you have access to the beach and pools at tempo hotel, tempo palace is in a different side with old building views. We were not allowed to check in early. There were fixing the bathroom by the pool. There were dust all over the place and hanging the whole afternoon We tried to take a nap after a long flight but we couldn't bc of the noise. When we told them about the situation, they offered to give us a room on a different level on the same tempo palace which didn't make sense. We stayed where we were. The magnets tried to accomodate but they couldn't. It was disappointing. They tried to provide us a late checkout and a place to shower. We checked out early so we we had other plans. When we ask to shower, they told us a couple was using the room that we need to wait 10 min. That 10 min ended up being over one hour. It was disappointing. I had to call the manger for us to get a room to shower. I wish they make it easy for us. It was disappointing. Besides that the food was good."

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Hotel is very nice for family solo or two people it’s in prime are of stone town and access to basically all restaurants and facilities The General Manager is very kind and helpful to guide and even to facilitate special requests like food and other."

Other attractions near Shangani Beach

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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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 229 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 Tembo B&B Apartments.

How many hotels will I find close to Shangani Beach?

Expedia has 229 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, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), and Freddie Mercury 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.

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Our top choices for Shangani Beach hotels

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Habari House

Emerson Spice Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Maru Maru Hotel

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Hanaia House

Emerson on Hurumzi

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Tarawanda House By Stawi

Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

Hiliki House

The Swahili House

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Antonio Garden Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Shangani Beach

Top Shangani Beach Hotel Reviews

Tarawanda House By Stawi

Other attractions near Shangani Beach

Old Fort

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