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Shanuo Beach Bungalows

2.0 star property
Beachfront guest house with free breakfast in Michamvi

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Double Deluxe | Terrace/patio
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Garden view
Double Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Michamvi road, Michamvi, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Standard | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Standard | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Standard

  • Garden view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Deluxe

  • Partial ocean view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Michamvi

On the beach.A stay at this guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Pingwe Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Dongwe Beach. Also, Michamvi Kae Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bwejuu Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pingwe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Paje Beach - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 18 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baladin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬9 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪The Wishing Tree - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Shanuo Beach Bungalows

Beachfront guest house with free breakfast in Michamvi
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 guesthouse.

  • 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Shanuo Beach Bungalows offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers and fans. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property 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 onsite 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 onsite 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 each 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

How close is Shanuo Beach Bungalows to the airport?

Shanuo Beach Bungalows is 39.2 mi (98-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shanuo Beach Bungalows on Jun 13, 2026 start from $87, 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.

Does Shanuo Beach Bungalows have an airport shuttle?

Shanuo Beach Bungalows offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Shanuo Beach Bungalows to the beach?

This guesthouse is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shanuo Beach Bungalows offer free breakfast?

Shanuo Beach Bungalows offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shanuo Beach Bungalows?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Shanuo Beach Bungalows have a pool?

Shanuo Beach Bungalows does not have a pool.

Does Shanuo Beach Bungalows have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Shanuo Beach Bungalows to downtown Michamvi?

Shanuo Beach Bungalows is 0.3 mi away from Pingwe.

Shanuo Beach Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sady

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property so far my fav
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the beach. At low tide difficult to swim
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, especially if you are dining at The Rock. Gillian and her staff are the best!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything to be honest. All the staff were smiley and courteous, what ever their role they couldn't do enough to help. The aspect of the property was amazing and having breakfast served personally on your terrace outside your room was a great touch. The mattress was very comfy and the bathrooms were large. If in the area again I would stay again, 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff were lovely. Really friendly and helpful. The breakfast on our balcony was brilliant. The best bit though was for my husbands birthday. The bed decoration was the best I’ve ever seen and then the reception staff asked him to come back for a gift which was a coconut with sparklers. They all sang to him - so sweet v
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ousmahila

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelie

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

Thank you Shanuo!

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don’t think there’s a better place to stay in Pingwe. This place has the most dreamy views you’ll ever experience in Zanzibar. The staff is impeccable! The bed and breakfast was just perfect. Honestly, everything in me wants to gate keep this place! I’d also want to share more but I also don’t want to give away too much to maintain the pleasant element of surprise. Please, trust your gut like I did and book. Best decision I’ve ever made on a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zuzana

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

Welcoming hotell

Nice and clean rooms, but what made our holiday unforgettable were the stuff that were always helpful, service-minded and very friendly. Recommend highly
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Cay

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As pessoas são incríveis, o quarto é rústico, mas muito funcional e combina com a energia do local. Café servido na varanda e muito carinho de todos. Destaque para Salma, uma querida. Pastagens!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hôtel avec bcp de charme et un emplacement idéal pour vivre au son de l’océan et du vent. Équipe très agréable et disponible et toujours aux petits soins
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Otroligt trevlig manager och personal. God frukost, vacker utsikt. Härligt med närheten till stranden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mélanie

Disliked: Room comfort
La chambre est très petite avec des petites fenêtres, pas beaucoup de lumière extérieur, pas de climatisation, juste un ventilateur, c'était étouffant pour dormir. Sinon la literie était bonne et le décor sympa. Petite terrasse devant la chambre avec un petit déjeuner servi tous les matins. Pas beaucop de choix niveau nourriture. La vue est incroyable, la plage juste en face et le personnel très gentil et avenant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfekter Erholungsurlaub
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Usedvanlig hyggelig personell. Vi følte oss veldig velkommen. Ok leiligheter med god utsikt til strand og hav. God frokost som ble servert på verandaen med utsikt over havet
Utsikt fra balkong.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025