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Shanka Lodge Zanzibar

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Shanka Lodge Zanzibar in Kizimkazi Mkunguni offers a romantic restaurant and a sun terrace. Guests enjoy a lush garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a coffee shop. Additional facilities include a picnic area, family rooms, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves American, Italian, and local cuisines in a romantic ambience. Lunch and dinner are available, complemented by a variety of beverages. Prime Location: Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach lies less than 1 km away. Nearby attractions include the Kizimkazi Mkunguni Mosque and the Kizimkazi Mkunguni Museum. Cycling activities are available for guests.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The ambiance of Shanka Lodge was So Peaceful and Welcoming. Our host Shani together with assistant Grace made our stay exceptional. The accommodation, food and location was Perfect for Us, and We plan to return sometime soon.”
  • Ariel
    Tanzania Tanzania
    “The best chilling vibe lodge in kizimkazi zanzibar:) Asante shanka!”
  • Elina
    Germany Germany
    “Shanka lodge was like a calm oasis, with beautiful gardens, communal area and a well decorated and cozy bungalow. Shani was also a great host and has provided us with some great recommendations as well as delicious breakfast at the exact time when...”
  • Ronit
    Israel Israel
    “I stayed at Shanka's a whole week just because I found it hard to leave! :) Everything was lovely, from the garden with great places to hang out, through the beautiful huge bedroom, to the best breakfasts I've had! Oh, and she also makes...”
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Shani is a wonderful host. A one in a million combination of super relaxed and incredibly attentive. She made our stay SO easy and helped us with literally everything we needed. The property is lovely but I cannot stress enough how great she made...”
  • Karin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Kleine aber sehr feine Unterkunft. Grosszügige Zimmer und super Möglichkeiten zum Relaxen. Ruhige Lage. Möglichkeit in den umliegenden Resorts die Poolanlagen zu benutzen.”
  • Nurit
    Israel Israel
    “ארוחת בוקר מעולה! שפע מפירות העונה, גרנולה, לחם ביתי וחביתה, מיץ טרי וקפה. מוגש בטוב טעם.”
  • מי
    Tanzania Tanzania
    “שנקה מקום מהמם שקט ורגוע החדר נוח מאוד ובית הקפה מספק את הארוחות הטעימות ביותר באזור. שני נדיבה ומקסימה ליוותה אותנו לטיולים לפאג׳ה התוססת,לצפון האי,בהפלגה,בחופים ובמסעדות היה מושלם חברתי ואני כלכך נהננו שנשארנו וכמעט שבועיים..”
  • Yang
    Germany Germany
    “Gutes Essen, sehr ruhig gelegen und 2 freundliche Hündinnen!”
  • Ulrike
    Germany Germany
    “Durch Zufall sind wir an diesen wunderbaren Ort gekommen. Die Besitzerin Shani ist eine warmherzige Gastgeberin, die uns auch auf Wunsch sehr lecker bekochte. Ein chilliger Garten, mit vielen schönen Plätzen brachte uns zur Ruhe! Das Frühstück war...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Shanka Lodge Zanzibar

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Shanka Lodge Zanzibar
Our place , set in the peaceful, picturesque fisherman village of Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, is a perfect gateway for nature loving travelers, seeking an authentic African experience. It includes 3 designed rooms for hosting, small cafe-restaurant, and a large space for chilling. We offer nice breakfast (aggs, fruits, juice, local bread, cofee/tea). We are located 7 minutes walking from nearest beach and 15 minutes walking from main beach and Village Additional services - separate fees: lunch/dinner, massage , taxi, local attractions. Karibu! Welcome
Languages spoken: English,Hebrew,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Muziki House
    • Cuisine
      American • Italian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

House rules

Shanka Lodge Zanzibar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shanka Lodge Zanzibar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.