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Shooting Star Boutique Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A beach hut with a thatched roof, wooden deck, and potted plants.
A spacious indoor area with a view of the ocean, featuring a sofa with striped cushions, a dining table with a brown tablecloth, and a wooden coffee table.
A bedroom with a bed under a mosquito net, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A couple in a clear blue pool with a drink and a lemon slice on the edge.
An aerial view of a tropical resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a large swimming pool, and a beach.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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Kiwengwa beach, Kiwengwa
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed under a mosquito net, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

Garden Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a bed, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

Monsoon Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Sea View Cottage Double

A white house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a palm tree.

Sea View Cottage Double

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Sea View Cottage Family

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

Sea View Cottage Family

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for GARDEN VIEW ROOM

A room with a bed, a canopy, and a view of the outside.

GARDEN VIEW ROOM

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for SEA VIEW COTTAGE

A four-poster bed with a blue patterned bedspread, white pillows, and a canopy.

SEA VIEW COTTAGE

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for SEA VIEW FAMILY COTTAGE

A room with a bed, a table with fruit, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a book on the bed.

SEA VIEW FAMILY COTTAGE

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Kiwengwa

At Shooting Star Boutique Hotel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kiwengwa Beach and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Mapenzi Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 poolside bars and a private beach. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Monsoon Bar & Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With 2 lounge bars and a beach bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Kiwengwa hotel, you'll be 31.5 km (19.6 mi) from Kendwa Beach and 32.1 km (19.9 mi) from Nungwi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 57 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 59 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪the kokosnuss - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marlin Local Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Shooting Star Boutique Hotel

A private beach is featured. Shooting Star Boutique Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kiwengwa hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1996
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Shooting Star Boutique Hotel offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to patios. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Monsoon Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fishing
  • Infinity pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1996
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Shooting Star Lodge Kiwengwa
Shooting Star Kiwengwa
Shooting Star Lodge Hotel
Shooting Star Lodge Kiwengwa
Shooting Star Lodge Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Shooting Star Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel?

As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel on 1 Nov 2026 start from NZ$295, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Shooting Star Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Shooting Star Boutique Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Kiwengwa Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Shooting Star Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Shooting Star Boutique Hotel has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars.

What luxury perks are available at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel?

Shooting Star Boutique Hotel features an infinity pool, a private beach and 2 poolside bars.

What makes Shooting Star Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and couples dining, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel.

Is Shooting Star Boutique Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and 2 outdoor pools, it's no surprise that Shooting Star Boutique Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 2 lounge bars, and grab a meal at the onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shooting Star Boutique Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Shooting Star Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are well appointed lots of space, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

We had a wonderful holiday. Shooting star lodge is an oasis so peaceful and tranquil that we cannot help to relax and forget about all the cares in the world. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was great. Our booking was problematic, because the site would not let us book one unit as a family of five. We fitted very comfortably into one cottage in the end but still ended up paying for both.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Valida per un relax . Buona per un riposo , accesso al mare problematico. Hanno fatto dei lavori di ripristino durante la nostra permanenza senza aspettare la chiusura che sarebbe stata dopo pochi giorni. Personale molto cortese ed efficiente. Caro per il suo livello.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très belle situation, personnel adorable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019