We have returned today from our holiday in Zanzibar. We stayed at The Shooting Star and I can honestly say we had a wonderful time. The owners/managers Phil and Charlie were very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. We stayed in a beach bungalow which was fabulous. The bungalow was spotlessly clean, had a great hot... more

I rarely write reviews but Shooting Star was such a find I can't not. My boyfriend and I had a wonderful spacious 'cottage' with private terrace which was beautifully adorned with flowers when we arrived. The hotel has a really intimate and relaxed atmosphere, is unbelievably peaceful, and as it is a few steps up from the beach offers great... more

Shooting Star is definitely for people who want to chill out and enjoy life - I should know, I've been here 3 times over the last 6 years. The staff are friendly and helpful without being automatons, in particular the manager, Patience. The food - and I'm a foodie so a harsh judge - is very good, particularly the seafood... more

We stayed after the Shooting Star Inn for 6 nights, following on from our safari. All I can say is that we ended the 6 nights somewhat more chilled out than when we arrived and this was noticed by all! We had a stunning sea view room and we loved the initimacy of the hotel overall, especially compared to the... more

We payed 1000 USD for four days. Our only demands was seewiev and aircondition. The AC was brokens since we arrived and during under our hall staying.After we talked to the manager she promised to solve the problem with the very warm room. I asked for the remote control to the AC and the manager was very sory about they... more

Stayed here in November '07. We enjoyed the location (on a cliff over looking the beach) and I loved the pool - in fact I spent most of the stay in there. However, the staff were a real let down. I got the feeling the place was under new management because everything was a little chaotic. There was an issue... more

stayed here for 7 nights after 2 nights in stone town and a weeks safari in tanzania. Great place to unwind and watch the world go by. We had sea view bungalows with lovely views from the veranda area out to sea and great to sit here in the early morning with a coffee. The room was comfortable and when... more

We stayed at the Shooting Star for 3 nights in January and enjoyed the location on a quiet beach on Zanzibar's east coast. The room was basic and included a king bed, bathroom with a nice shower and a small sitting area. The hotel has a nice infinty pool overlooking the ocean and the beach is quiet, though it is... more

Summary - Not a bad hotel for those on a budget. Good: - Very quiet hotel. No noisy, late night partying to keep you awake during the night. Great for early morning divers. - Located on a quiet beach. Hardly any touts, etc. resulting in a peaceful rest on the beach. - Private, cosy feel to the restaurant/bar/pool area. Bad:... more