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Shanuo Beach Bungalows

2.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Beach/ocean view
Garden view
Triple Standard
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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Michamvi road, Michamvi, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dongwe Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Standard

Double Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Deluxe

Double Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Standard

Triple Standard

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Deluxe

Triple Deluxe

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Dining table
Renovated in 2023
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Michamvi

At Shanuo Beach Bungalows you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Pingwe Beach and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Dongwe Beach. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include free cooked-to-order breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sailing and snorkelling, as well as sunloungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Michamvi guest house include Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pingwe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dongwe Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Paje Beach - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bali Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬6 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Shanuo Beach Bungalows

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Shanuo Beach Bungalows. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Shanuo Beach Bungalows was completed in May 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Michamvi guest house.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Shanuo Beach Bungalows offers 15 accommodations with a hairdryer and fans. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Dining table

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: TZS 5000 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Shanuo Bungalows Michamvi
Shanuo Beach Bungalows Hostel
Shanuo Beach Bungalows Michamvi
Shanuo Beach Bungalows Guesthouse
Shanuo Beach Bungalows Guesthouse Michamvi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

Yep, Shanuo Beach Bungalows has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shanuo Beach Bungalows on 1 Nov 2025 start from AU$106.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

Yep, Shanuo Beach Bungalows is on Pingwe Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Shanuo Beach Bungalows a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shanuo Beach Bungalows.

Does Shanuo Beach Bungalows serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Shanuo Beach Bungalows Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very quiet and located right on the beach. Beautiful views and friendly and accomodating staff. The breakfast is wonderful and delicious. Only downside to this property is that there is not 24/7 staff at the front desk and obtaining extra bottled drinking water from the hotel is not easy. Overall would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For our 2 night stay Pictures did not show the extreme tightness of the standard room. Also upon late check in there were no accommodations for the lack of running shower water. I truly appreciated the upgrade to a triple room however the shower head in the upgraded room also needed to be changed for water flow. There were spider webs on the side of bed frame which shows a lack of thorough cleaning. The space for triple should be standard. However Salma and the staff on site were of great help. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely spot in a quieter/less built up area of the island. There are options for restaurants nearby (including The Rock restaurant, only a couple minutes walk down the beach) although not as many as some of the more developed areas. The hotel itself is lovely and clean. A nice breakfast is served right on your balcony which has amazing views of the water. No issues with the wi-fi. The staff were very welcoming. There is no A/C; we were a bit warm with the fan windows open but not unbearably so. I wish we had had an extra night or two to stay; would definitely come again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marzena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel makes it an amazing stay. I stayed for 2 nights and was pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Towel

It was okay and affordable ….i didn’t like the fact that if you wanted a new towel and was going to be charged for it …isn’t changing towels a part of hotel stay and cleaning? We had to reuse one towel from day 1 to the end of our stay. Also they charged me city taxes at the end of my stay which made me confused because I paid taxes online with my booking so why do I get charged taxes after my stay?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I stayed here for a week and had a great experience. They have a great breakfast and good location for walking to other restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ousmahila, Atlanta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is nice. The staff and the owner are great. The owner is so great and customer focus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you Shanuo!

Amazing place, really friendly staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

AHMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ahmed & Salima

Peaceful location friendly staff and beautiful view …
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

arrive and relax

I booked on short notice and was very happy about my choice. I had a heartly welcome and the staff was super friendly and helpfull with every request I had. Very nice room and balkony with ocean view. They even bring breakfast directly to your balcony in the moning as soon as you get uo and sit outside. Highly recommended. The only negative thing I recogniced was the amount of plastic trash along the entire beach as well as on the Island in general. This of course has nothing to do with the hotel, and they actually try to incentivice people to leave no trash at the beach and even offer free beers for people who collect trash and bring it back to the hotel for proper disposal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top

Tout était bien. Je recommande cet hôtel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incroyable

Suite à un road trip, nous avons séjourné dans différents hôtel mais celui-ci était exceptionnel… Meilleur hôtel vu sur zanzibar rapport qualité prix incroyable Personnel au top vous pouvez vous y rendre les yeux fermés … merci encore pour tout
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

SANDRINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bungalow très sympa au bord de l eau le personnel est adorable c est un coin peu animé mais situé au pied du rock restaurant quasi . Coin idéal pour aller voir de belles étoiles de mer aussi . Je recommande pour une étape de visite de l île .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yvanna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre séjour s’est très bien déroulé à Shanuo Beach. Cet hôtel est encore plus beau en vrai, la plage est vraiment à côté et le paysage est magnifique. L’équipe de Shanuo Beach est juste formidable, ils sont là aux petits soins et nous aide lorsqu’on a besoin d’aide. La chambre dans laquelle nous avons séjourné ma sœur et moi était nettoyée tous les matins. Le petit déjeuner était délicieux et nous sommes très satisfaites de la qualité de professionnalisme de cette équipe. Je tenais à remercier toute l’équipe et la manager de l’hôtel car en dehors de la beauté de l’hôtel, la gentillesse des employés, la propreté, le calme et les petits déjeuners délicieux ont rendu notre séjour très agréable.Tout était fabuleux. Nous reviendrons une prochaine fois.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Liked: Amenities
Bel endroit. Beau point de vue. Personnel acceuillant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merveilleux

Après un accueil tres souriant,notre séjour de 3 nuits s'est déroulé comme dans un rêve Le personnel est très souriant et attentif Nous recommandons vivement cette adresse
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

giusy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to spend days relaxing, sporty and delicious culinary experiences. Gillian a real treasure, I'll be back very soon. Lots of love, Josie xoxo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bed and Breakfast

Trevligt Bed and Breakfast, bara fläktar och myggnät på rummen men det fungerar. God frukost som serveras utanför rummet. Bra barservice. Trevlig personal och väldigt hjälpsam ägare.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023