“Quiet, reasonably priced resort on a glorious beach. Private bungalows boast balconies with great sea views. Pure white rooms with ornately carved four-poster beds. Lively bar and great restaurant. Spa facilities for ultimate relaxation. Friendly and attentive staff. The ideal laid back beach hotel”

Hotel review

Probably the island's best budget beach option and popular with honeymooners, the Shooting Star is a small lodge with private bungalows and rooms overlooking the pure white sand of Kwengwa beach below. Hang out in the bar and play Bao, the local board game, go diving with the bigger hotels nearby or hire a car and explore. Private breakfast served on the beach is ultra romantic.

Simone Topolski
Simone Topolski Review published: 2010-02-04

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • Embrace the slow pace of life- relax and rejuvenate in the spa, unwind on your private terrace and listen to the ocean.
  • Beach Life

    • Make the most of the white sands and turquoise seas with snorkelling, diving, sailing, fishing and beachcombing.
  • Families

    • Comfortable family rooms, plenty to occupy children with and a laid back atmosphere.
  • Watersports

    • Try out parasailing, kitesurfing, snorkelling and diving in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
  • Sailing

    • Take a local dhow or ngalawa cruise to the nearby reef and explore from above the water!
  • Great walks

    • Stroll along the powdery white sand of Kiwengwa Beach and explore the tidal pools.
  • Other Activities

    • Admire the views in a private flight over the island in an ultralight aircraft.
  • Sights nearby

    • Walk in the footprints of Sultans and Princesses across Stone Town.
  • Diving

    • Discover the sublimely beautiful marine life around Mnemba Atoll.
  • Child friendly

    • Boardgames and puzzles available
  • Less £

  • Owner managed

  • Family Suites

  • Quiet

  • Traditional

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Chic

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • On the beach

  • Sea Views

  • B&B

  • Boutique

  • In/by a Nature Reserve

  • Views

  • Honeymoons

  • On an island

  • Wellbeing

  • Four poster beds

Facilities

  • Rooms

    16 rooms in this hotel
  • Wifi

    In public areas for USD 1 per 24 hours
  • Child friendly

    Boardgames and puzzles available
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge applies
  • Parking

    Free parking
  • Car not required

  • Bath robes

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Air conditioning

  • Outdoor dining

  • No pets

  • Massage

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Private villas

  • Four poster beds

  • Views

Activities

  • Watersports

    • Try out parasailing, kitesurfing, snorkelling and diving in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
  • Sailing

    • Take a local dhow or ngalawa cruise to the nearby reef and explore from above the water!
  • Great walks

    • Stroll along the powdery white sand of Kiwengwa Beach and explore the tidal pools.
  • Other Activities

    • Admire the views in a private flight over the island in an ultralight aircraft.
  • Sights nearby

    • Walk in the footprints of Sultans and Princesses across Stone Town.
  • Diving

    • Discover the sublimely beautiful marine life around Mnemba Atoll.

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