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

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

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

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

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

James

AED 395

AED 484 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Iris

AED 386

AED 444 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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.

A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach

Alexander

AED 998

AED 1,204 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

4. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

duane

AED 375

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

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.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Possenta C

AED 1,262

AED 1,495 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

A staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

6. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Marcus

AED 303

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

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.

7. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach

Hanna

AED 383

AED 477 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

8. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.9 km from Shangani Beach

catherine

AED 305

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

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.

9. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach

MOMO

AED 291

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 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.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.8 km from Shangani Beach

Melanie

AED 193

AED 259 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

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

11. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Shangani Beach

Victoria

AED 575

AED 691 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

12. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach

Joseph

AED 256

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

13. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Hassan

AED 214

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

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, 0.2 km from Shangani Beach

Phillip

AED 183

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

15. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Abdulmunim

AED 216

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A sofa with multiple cushions in various colors, a floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

16. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Gianfranco

AED 530

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

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

17. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Shangani Beach

Greig

AED 473

AED 581 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

18. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Shangani Beach

Antonio

AED 1,104

AED 1,306 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Shangani Beach

Arjun

AED 608

AED 734 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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.

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Shangani Beach

Stanley

AED 271

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Shangani Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 290 reviews	View

Top Shangani Beach Hotel Reviews

Tembo B&B Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Air conditioning work great and the hotel is in a great location"

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! We enjoyed our stay at Tembo House Hotel. The staff is very agreeable and the hotel has great amenities. It was also very easy to book activities through the hotel. Highly recommended!"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed for 1 night came very late 2am but the staff and hotel was very accommodating, contacted the hotel ahead of time and they was able to send info to chk into there portal so that I can chk in before I landed, when I arrived the process wasn't even 5 mins and I was already in my room, and dont forget the free breakfast which was great. I definitely recommend and will stay here again. Thk you spice palace for all your hospitality."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

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

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

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

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel très bien situé, très propre, bien équipé (lclim, ventilateurs groupe électrogène pour les coupures..) avec énormément de piscine (4) en bord de mer... Le personnel est très agréable.. Seul petit bémol, le restaurant qui n'est pas au niveau de l'hôtel."

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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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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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Freddie Mercury Museum during your travels in Zanzibar Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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People's Palace Museum

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at People's Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Marahubi Palace

You can learn about the history of Zanzibar Town with a visit to Marahubi Palace. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town with a visit to The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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 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 220 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 Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels will I find close to Shangani Beach?

Expedia has 220 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, Freddie Mercury Museum, and People's Palace Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Old Fort, Slave Market, and Mbweni Ruins. Spend some time wandering around Forodhani Gardens, Chapwani Island, and Prison Island.

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Our top choices for Shangani Beach hotels

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Elephantohotel

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

6. Habari House

7. Tembo House Hotel

8. Kholle House

9. Maru Maru Hotel

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

11. Emerson on Hurumzi

12. Dhow Palace Hotel

13. Tembo B&B Apartments

14. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

15. Hanaia House

16. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

17. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

18. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Spice Palace Hotel

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Top Shangani Beach Hotel Reviews

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo House Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Maru Maru Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Shangani Beach

Old Fort

Forodhani Gardens

Freddie Mercury Museum

People's Palace Museum

Marahubi Palace

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Zanzibar Night Market

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