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Shooting Star Inn Location

The Shooting Star Inn is located on the north-east coast in Kiwengwa Beach on Zanzibar, an island on the East Coast of Africa, about 60 kilometres from Tanzania’s principal port of Dar es Salaam.

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Nestled on a headland, amongst lush tropical gardens, The Shooting Star Inn overlooks the beautiful fine white sands and coconut palms of Kiwengwa beach. The atmosphere is intimate and tranquil with spectacular views across a coral reef to the azure Indian Ocean beyond.

Accommodation is built to a high standard in traditional Zanzibari style with white limewashed walls, high beamed ceilings and large windows. The ten air-conditioned Sea View Cottages (including 4 family cottages), all contain beautifully hand-carved wooden Zanzibari beds draped with tailored mosquito net canopies. There are also 4 Garden Lodge Rooms, with table and ceiling fans to keep you cool. There are 3 different dining areas to choose from and the open-air restaurant and bars have views over the tropical gardens and the stunning blue ocean panorama. The 27 metre salt water swimming pool is the newest addition and wonderful for guests to wallow in whilst having a coctail! Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner surrounded by natural beauty while soaking up the gentle sounds of birdsong and the sea. The Shooting Star serves a wide variety of African and international cuisine, and specialises in lobster, meat grills and smoked fish, using traditional African recipes. The food is outstanding.

Venture out across the coral reef and explore the marine life amongst its tidal pools; visit fishing villages just next door where you'll be warmly welcomed by the inhabitants. Shop for trinkets, carvings and brightly coloured, wrap-around cotton sarongs or "kangas" at Kiwengwa's local bazaar. Witness the morning rituals of the local women farming seaweed and the fishermen returning with their catch. And in the hazy late afternoons, lie back and listen to the children singing as they gather cockles and mussels in the shallows. Bicycles are available for hire and are an ideal way to cruise around the local area. At Kiwengwa beach, recreational scuba diving, PADI courses, snorkelling, fishing, boat trips and wind surfing can easily be arranged. Visits to Zanzibar Town, the Red Colobus monkeys of Jozani Forest, Spice Tours, Sunset Cruises and trips to many sights of historical interest can also be organised.

Shooting Star Inn Children Policy
Children very welcome - Under 5 they stay for free and between 5 and 12 they get 20% discount if they stay in their own room.

Nearest City: Zanzibar

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM