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Shanuo Beach Bungalows

2.0 star property
Beach guesthouse with free breakfast and bar/lounge

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Exterior
Triple Standard
Garden view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Explore the area

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Michamvi road, Michamvi, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dongwe Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Standard

Double Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Deluxe

Double Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Standard

Triple Standard

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Deluxe

Triple Deluxe

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Dining table
Ceiling fan
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Michamvi

At Shanuo Beach Bungalows you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Pingwe Beach and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Dongwe Beach. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include free cooked-to-order breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sailing and snorkelling, as well as sunloungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Michamvi guest house include Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pingwe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dongwe Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Paje Beach - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bali Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬9 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪Livingstone Terrace (Baraza Resort) - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Shanuo Beach Bungalows

Beach guesthouse with free breakfast and bar/lounge
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Shanuo Beach Bungalows. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Shanuo Beach Bungalows was completed in May 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Michamvi guest house.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Shanuo Beach Bungalows offers 15 accommodations with a hairdryer and fans. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Dining table

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Administrative fee: TZS 5000 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.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Shanuo Bungalows Michamvi
Shanuo Beach Bungalows Hostel
Shanuo Beach Bungalows Michamvi
Shanuo Beach Bungalows Guesthouse
Shanuo Beach Bungalows Guesthouse Michamvi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

Yep, Shanuo Beach Bungalows has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shanuo Beach Bungalows on 21 Nov 2025 start from NZ$121.40, 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 Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

Yep, Shanuo Beach Bungalows is on Pingwe Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Shanuo Beach Bungalows a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shanuo Beach Bungalows.

Does Shanuo Beach Bungalows serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

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

Are pets allowed at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

No, only service animals are allowed.