LOCATION:
Shooting Star Lodge is a small relaxed family run hotel set high on the eastern coast of Zanzibar amid matured tropical gardens.
NUMBER OF ROOMS & DESCRIPTION:
Shooting Star Lodge has 14 rooms set over several traditional style bungalows. All rooms have high beamed ceilings, large windows and are furnished with hand crafted wooden beds.
Garden Lodge Rooms: The lodge rooms are garden facing, smaller, more simply furnished and do not have air condition
Sea View Rooms: All sea view rooms are large and well appointed with en-suite bathrooms, mosquito nets and air condition
Four of the 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 separate closet, and a staircase leads up to a twin children’s room in the roof space, whilst there is a separate wash basin area on the upper level, the shower and toilet are shared with the ground floor. The upper level has ceiling and table fans only.
The VIP Suite combines the charm of purest African style to a breathless view for an unforgettable romantic holiday.
RESTAURANTS & BAR:
The restaurant at Shooting Star Lodge is open air and offers stunning views out over the ocean.
The Zanzibari chef has a long established reputation for fine seafood and even gets a mention in the Lonely Planet Guide. Caters well for vegetarians
OTHER FACILITIES & SERVICES:
Shooting Star Lodge is well located for exploring Kiwengwa, the local village, on foot or by bicycle, Local dhow or ngalawa cruise to the reef (Kiwengwa), Snorkeling and scuba diving around Mnemba Atoll (Matemwe), Kitesurfing (Kiwenga and Pwani Mchangani), Parasailing and other watersports activities (Nungwi)