Shooting Star Boutique Hotel – Stay in Kiwengwa (Zanzibar), Zanzibar

Shooting Star Boutique Hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, including an infinity pool with ocean views, and a pool bar. The property sits directly on a private beach area with sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and towel service. Additional outdoor facilities include a garden, BBQ facilities, and a picnic area with outdoor furniture.

The 18 accommodations range from garden rooms for two to sea-view cottages for couples and family cottages for up to five guests. Every room offers air conditioning, a patio, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries. The luxury villas include a private pool and a rooftop with a bathtub and mosquito-netted mattress for stargazing.

The hotel has one restaurant and two bars: a beach bar and a pool bar. The beach bar includes a pizza oven and serves snacks and drinks during the afternoon. Breakfast offers fresh fruit and made-to-order egg dishes, while dinner includes a daily-changing menu with special diet options and wine or champagne.

Guests can book snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing, fishing, cycling, and bike tours directly at the hotel. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and live sport events. For families, the hotel provides babysitting services and board games.

The on-site spa offers a full range of treatments, including back massage, body scrub, facials, manicures, pedicures, and head massage. Spa/wellness packages are available, and the spa facilities include sun loungers and sun umbrellas. Guests can also book beauty services such as waxing and body treatments.

Location: Beachfront at quiet end of Kiwengwa beach

Rooms: 18 accommodations including villas with private pool

Dining: Restaurant, beach bar with pizza oven, pool bar

Wellness: Spa with full-body massage, facials, and pedicure

Activities: Snorkelling, diving, live music, themed dinners

Family: Babysitting, board games, kids' meals