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Shanuo Beach Bungalows

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Michamvi roadView location

9.6/10Excellent46 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.4/109.4
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Shanuo Beach Bungalows

With a stay at Shanuo Beach Bungalows in Michamvi, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Pingwe Beach and a 5-minute drive from Dongwe Beach. This beach guesthouse is 7. 4 mi (11. 9 km) from Paje Beach and 10. 1 mi (16. 2 km) from Jambiani Beach.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Located in Michamvi, Shanuo Beach Bungalows is on the beach, a short 3-minute walk from Pingwe Beach and within 2 minutes by car from Michamvi Sunset Viewpoint. This beach guesthouse is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Paje Beach and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Jambiani Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include a turndown service and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until 1:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Administrative fee: TZS 5000 per person, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Property Registration Number Z0000024656
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • A late check-out fee will be charged

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

    Italian

Nearby attractions

Pingwe Beach 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Michamvi Sunset Viewpoint 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Dongwe Beach 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Michamvi Kae Beach 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Bwejuu Beach 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
Paje Beach 13.1 km / 8.2 mi
Maalum Cave Pool 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Kite Centre Zanzibar 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Jambiani Beach 16.3 km / 10.1 mi
Kuza Cave 17.7 km / 11 mi
Swahili Cave 18 km / 11.2 mi
Jozani Forest National Park Mangrove Walk 28.7 km / 17.8 mi
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park 28.9 km / 18 mi
Makunduchi Beach 32.7 km / 20.3 mi
Menai Bay Beach 39.9 km / 24.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 15
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
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  • Library
  • Bar
  • Sun loungers
  • Breakfast
  • Sailing
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

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    Shanuo Beach Bungalows

    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Shanuo Beach Bungalows

    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

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    Shanuo Beach Bungalows

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE DELUXE KING BEDQUADRUPLE • DELUXE KING BEDQUA.DX-KG

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Limited room details from hotel

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    Shanuo Beach Bungalows

    QUADRUPLE DELUXE KING BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.DX-KG

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  • APARTMENT KING SIZE BEDAPARTMENT • KING SIZE BEDAPT.KG

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

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    Shanuo Beach Bungalows

    APARTMENT KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE DELUXE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • DELUXE TWO BEDSTPL.2B-DX

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

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    Shanuo Beach Bungalows

    TRIPLE DELUXE TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.2B-DX

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Shanuo Beach Bungalows

9.6
Excellent
46 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Anthony
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%.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2026
Jane
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2025
Krystal
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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Sady
Loved this property so far my fav
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
Jeremy
Fantastic place to stay, especially if you are dining at The Rock. Gillian and her staff are the best!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2025
Carolyn
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2025
Victoria
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
Stephanie
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!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2024
Kimberly
The location of this hotel makes it an amazing stay. I stayed for 2 nights and was pleased.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2024
Cay

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?
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Morgan
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2023
Ousmahila
The property is nice. The staff and the owner are great. The owner is so great and customer focus.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2023
Amelie

Thank you Shanuo!

Amazing place, really friendly staff!!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2022
AHMED

Ahmed & Salima

Peaceful location friendly staff and beautiful view …
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2022
Leor
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10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Angelica
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!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2026
Fredrik
Close to the beach. At low tide difficult to swim
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2026
Fabian
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Madeleine
Otroligt trevlig manager och personal. God frukost, vacker utsikt. Härligt med närheten till stranden.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jan 2026
Mélanie
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.
Partner

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Shanuo Beach Bungalows
Michamvi road, Michamvi, Tanzania

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