That we couldn’t stay longer 😊

We spent five days at Shamba Lodge while searching for the ideal place to stay in Zanzibar, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice. Located in a quiet, peaceful area with no noise, yet just a two-minute walk from the beach, it offered the perfect balance between tranquility and easy access to everything we needed. The location allowed us to reach incredible beaches and enjoy a variety of activities, while still feeling far removed from the crowds. The value for money was excellent. We could walk to stunning beaches on the eastern side of Zanzibar, and the lodge’s team helped us with everything from arranging taxis to making sure we felt comfortable during our stay. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean, and serviced daily. The breakfast was delicious, and the attention we received throughout was truly outstanding. Special thanks to Amaia and Ali (please, never let him go!) for making our stay so warm and memorable. We genuinely hope to see them again soon.

Stayed in August 2025

I liked most things about the property. We had trouble with the payment because the card machine did not work so make sure to bring enough cash.

Nice small hotel with big rooms. You can come and go how you like and it was very close to the beach.

Stayed in May 2025

Shamba Lodge is a great place to stay in Nungwi. It's clean, spacious and comfortable. Amazing breakfast. The best part is the amazing staff. Ali is so friendly and helpful, one day he even went to the Dala Dala Station with us and talked to the driver to make sure we would get local price. Also, because my wife is afraid of dogs and Shamba Lodge has a German shephard (which we didn't know before coming), Ali made sure that the dog was not walking around anytime when we left or arrived at the lodge, which made my wife feel a lot more comfortable during our stay. Asante sana Shamba!

Stayed in March 2025

Nice big room with balcony. Really good Wifi and aircondition. Simple breakfast, but for the price for the night I would not expect any breakfast. Few nice local restaurants in walking distance. Beach 5 minutes walk. It’s not the nicest beach but during high tide is fine.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

It was more or less like a private home. There are only 3 rooms for renting.

Stayed in February 2025

nothing..

Everything.. Staff, location,comfort, breakfast.. and the best was KOA- friendly dog inside campus...

Stayed in January 2025

The hotel phone number was not correct so that it was impossible for me to contact with the hotel when my flight departure time was delayed so long time due to the airplane problem.

Its staff tried to offer a lot of tour information and introduced me a very good tour company.

Stayed in November 2024

Large rooms with fan and air conditioning. Very relaxing and perfect for a good night sleep. Great breakfast in a cozy and traditional hut. Just 2 minutes walking from the beach, bars and restaurants. There are a lot of activities and tours to do in the area. Absolutely recommend for the price and service offered!

Stayed in October 2024

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The room is large and clean. The staff is nice. We also liked the animals, there is a dog and two cats. The breakfast is good. You get fruits and can choose between different types of eggs or pancakes. It is close to the beach, but we didn't like this part of the beach so much. It is better to walk a little bit further. We really liked our stay at the Shramba lodge.

Stayed in August 2024

No complaints , all Was very good

Close to beach and resto

Stayed in July 2024

Everyone is so friendly. Amaia, raffael and all the staff are very helpful and treat you like family. We will go back for sure. Location is superb and great value for money.

Stayed in May 2024

The room was very nice. The AC was working well and the bathroom was clean. We had delicious breakfast every day with coffee (with real milk!), fruits and a main of choice. The owner and the staff (and Koa, the dog) were very friendly and nice to be around. The hotel is not directly on the beach, but maybe 50-100m from the ocean (1 minute away).

Stayed in April 2024

would be nice to have a little fridge.

very nice property in african style. a bit away from town centre and a big resorts.so its very nice and quiet.Close to the beautiful local beach witj nice restautants.

Stayed in February 2023

Our stay at Shamba Lodge was unforgettable. The host was amazing and very helpful with everything. In terms of the standard of living in Zanzibar, the Shamba Lodge estate is superior. We also liked that the property is close to the beach and away from the crowds.

Stayed in February 2023

Close to the beach, very friendly owner helps you with everything. Very good breakfast. Clean rooms.

Stayed in December 2022

We stayed at Marthas for 3 night. Martha was really friendly and helpful, breakfast was really really great, the location was awesome. Thank you very much!!

Stayed in November 2022

nothing

A real crush for Shamba lodge. If you are looking for a really local and charming place, this is the one for you. The staff is just amazing, smiling, helping whenever they can. The room is simple and comfortable, the wifi is good and the breakfast is prepared with love. Everything is just like the island, beautiful and welcoming. Those who are looking for luxury should skip it ;) Thank you Marta and all your team for the wonderful moments we had.

Stayed in September 2022

Breakfast is quite small - bowl of fresh fruits + omelette or pancakes. Room amenities are minimal. AC is a bit noisy.

Spacious room and bathroom with high ceilings. The beach and very nice beach restaurants are just in 2 mins. This side is more ‘local’ than touristy, locals are playing football on the beach and swimming in the sea in the evening. Owner is very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

atmosphere very quiet and friendly

Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in July 2025

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Stayed in January 2025

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Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in August 2024

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Stayed in August 2024