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Just 40 km from Stone Town on the northeast Coast, The Shooting Star Lodge is nestled on a headland amidst lush tropical gardens with breathtaking panoramic views across the Indian Ocean. The hotel is beautifully isolated at the very northern end of Kiwengwa beach well away from other resorts. This is a perfect destination for guests looking for peace, tranquility and relaxation.
Choice of accommodation includes comfortable suites with private pools, cottages with verandas overlooking the ocean, or comfortable lodge rooms with terraces opening onto the garden.
Our two suites, Kusi and Kaskazi are set on the crest of the hill apart from the main hotel guest rooms. Each suite is laid out on 3 floors with 2 bedrooms and a private swimming pool, set amidst a tropical garden.
They are furnished with stunning traditional Zanzibar furniture and batik linen. From the roof of the Villa, panoramic 360 degree views sweeping across the coral reef and the island interior can be enjoyed from the many sitting areas. There is also an inbuilt tub to enjoy a romantic bath and a fully netted bed so that the fabulous star filled night sky can be enjoyed. Both suites have ceiling fans as well as being fully air conditioned.
Our Eleven Sea View Cottages are spacious en-suite rooms, built in keeping with traditional Zanzibari styles of architecture with airy, high-beamed ceilings, large shuttered windows and air conditioning. All have traditionally carved wooden Zanzibari beds, with beautifully dyed mosquito net canopies and matching Tanzanian 'vintage' bed covers, along with coconut wood wall mirrors and other hand-made teak wood furniture.
Four of our Sea View Cottages are set out on two levels and are ideal for families. The ground floor has a large, air-conditioned double bedroom, shower room and a small staircase leads up to a twin children's room in the roof space, whilst there is a wash basin area the shower room and toilet will be shared with the ground floor.
Our three Garden Lodge Rooms are smaller and more simply furnished, some with Zanzibari beds.They have Air conditioning and ceiling fans and are also en-suite.
All rooms have wall lights, bedside lamps and electric ceiling fans. Our bathrooms are equipped with overhead showers with hot and cold running water. The pathways between cottages and down the steps to the beach are all sand (no shoes required!) and also illuminated at night for guests' safety and comfort.
Our restaurant has a long-standing reputation for fine food, a cozy, intimate atmosphere and warm friendly service. The Tanzanian chef specializes in seafood, grills and traditional Zanzibari cuisine, as well as a fine selection of vegetarian dishes.
shooting star lodge swimming pool is the first salt water infinity pool on the Island. Located on the cliff some 10 meters above the beach, this pool has spectacular views over the beach and towards the coral reef and onto the Indian Ocean beyond.
Wireless Internet access is freely available throughout the reception, bar and lounge areas.
Local dhow sailing, snorkeling, PADI diving, fishing trips and relaxing massage therapy are all easily arranged for guests.
Transport:
Transfers can be arranged to/from Airport/Stone Town - $60 each way.
Dalla-dallas (local buses) cost Tsh 500 from the Darajani bus depot near the market (No. 117) For an extra Tsh 2000, you can get the driver to bring you all the way to Shooting Star. Otherwise it's a 15-minute walk by beach or road from the village.
Excursions:
Excursions to Nungwi, Kizimkazi, Jozani Forest, Spice Plantations/Tours can all be arranged, starting at $110 per vehicle for a half day Spice Tour, rising to $160 for full day trip to Kizimkazi in the far south.
