Shooting Star Lodge

Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Kiwengwa Beach

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Sea View Cottage Family | View from room

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk

2 outdoor pools, an infinity pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Welcome to Shooting Star Lodge, where sun-kissed days await on the private beach. Soak up the rays at one of 2 poolside bars or unwind with a good book from the library. Treat yourself to international cuisine at Monsoon Bar & Restaurant and rejuvenate with spa services like massages and facials.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Bar
24/7 front desk
Spa
Air conditioning
Pool

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
On a private beach
Restaurant and 2 poolside bars
2 bars/lounges
2 outdoor pools
Beach umbrellas
Beach towels
Beach bar
Room service
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms
Babysitting

For families (6)

Babysitting (surcharge)
Separate sitting area
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

$134 nightly

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Tomorrow

Oct 30 - Oct 31

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Garden Lodge

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Renovated in 2017

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Monsoon Villa

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Private pool

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

2 bedrooms

Ceiling fan

1292 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Sea View Cottage Double

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

430 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Sea View Cottage Family

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

2 bedrooms

Ceiling fan

Bathrobes

861 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa beach, Kiwengwa

What's nearby

Kiwengwa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Mapenzi Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Pwani Mchangani Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
Muyuni Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
Pongwe Beach - 19 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪The Wok - ‬5 min drive
‪Spice Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Gabi Beach - ‬6 min walk
‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Shooting Star Lodge

Shooting Star Lodge offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or sip a drink at the beach bar, plus you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kiwengwa Beach. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Monsoon Bar & Restaurant serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 poolside bars, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

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 percent 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

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

Children

- Babysitting*

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

2 bars/lounges
2 poolside bars
Restaurant
Beach bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's menu

What to do

On a private beach
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba diving nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

Built in 1996
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Mosquito nets
2 outdoor pools
Infinity pool
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes

Sleep well

Turndown service

What to enjoy

Patio
Individually furnished
Separate sitting area

Freshen up

Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

Dining

Monsoon Bar & Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 5 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 5 to 12 years old)
Administrative fee: USD 1 per person, per night

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent

Children & extra beds

Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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 there a pool at Shooting Star Lodge?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Shooting Star Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shooting Star Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Shooting Star Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shooting Star Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Shooting Star Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 poolside bars and 2 bars. Shooting Star Lodge also has a private beach and spa services, as well as a garden.