SHOOTING STAR BOUTIQUE HOTEL

THE NOBU VIEW

The stay

A Kiwengwa beach retreat with garden rooms, sea-view doubles and split-level family cottages. The two Monsoon Villas add private rooftop pools and a more separate setting. Pools, a spa and relaxed dining fill the day; choose carefully around stairs, bedroom layouts and your party’s needs.

Shooting Star Boutique Hotel occupies a coastal setting at Kiwengwa, with thatched accommodation, tropical planting and pools overlooking the beach. It lends itself to a slower stay built around the water, a meal with a view and time in the gardens. The hotel offers rooms, family cottages and two larger Monsoon Villas, allowing different kinds of parties to choose a setting that suits them.

Garden View Rooms provide a terrace and an air-conditioned retreat, while Sea View Double Rooms add a veranda facing the coast. Family cottages split their accommodation over two levels, with a double bedroom below and twin beds above. The open staircase is a useful detail to consider when travelling with young children.

The Monsoon Villas, Kusini and Kaskazi, offer a more separate experience: each has two bedrooms over three storeys and a private rooftop pool. Elsewhere, the Monsoon Restaurant, Starfish Beach Bar and Baraza Lounge give meals and drinks different settings, with the spa adding another way to spend an afternoon. This is a good fit for travellers drawn to distinctive room layouts and a smaller coastal atmosphere.