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Shaba Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
City centre hotel in Zanzibar Town

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In the heart of Stone Town, Shaba Boutique Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Begin your day with a breakfast buffet and stay connected with public area WiFi. With luggage storage and smoke-free premises, this upscale hotel ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is £33
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
Kiponda St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Zanzibar Town.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent

Policies

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Shaba Boutique Hotel Hotel
Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Shaba Boutique Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Shaba Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shaba Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Shaba Boutique Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What's the area around Shaba Boutique Hotel like?

Shaba Boutique Hotel is in Stone Town, a short 3-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Slave Market.

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Reviews

Shaba Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, helpful staff, good location
Darrell, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good place for an overnight stay
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I glhighly recommend this hotel. Mr. Dennis and his staff was excellent and made our hotel vosit pleasant.
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff going out of there way 2 help. Good location and clean hotel 2stay at
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shaba boutique was in the middle of Stonetown on a beautiful and bustling street but not a loud street. The hotel staff was amazing, room was wonderful and general feel of the hotel was great. It is a no frills hotel and doesn’t serve lunch or dinner (but it does have a delicious breakfast) but we really enjoyed our stay there.
Haydn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful aesthetically romantic property in heart of stone town. Lots of shops around but a bit of a walking distance from where car drops you off, but that’s just how stone town was built.
aisha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel in the middle of the Stone Town

It is a colorful and safe place with smiling staff. The breakfast is generous. It is very nice that they have drinking water, also hot water and tea bags available throughout the day. AC works in the room, which is very helpful in the African heat. The only thing that Tanzanians cannot get right is plumbing. The shower in some rooms sprinkles water in all directions and leaks from the pipe junction. Otherwise, it is a good place to stay.
Viktor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Couldn’t fault anything! Such a lovely and very boutiquey hotel with extremely comfortable beds. The staff were great - we arrived very late due to delayed flight but were welcomed and shown everything in the room. Breakfast was delicious - great fruit platters, decent coffee, lovely omelettes and probably best chapatis I’ve had anywhere. And breakfast staff also super friendly. Finally - they have a water and hot drinks station outside the rooms so you can help yourself - lovely touch. If there was one small negative it’s that although it’s very central I hadn’t realised that you have to walk about 5-10 minutes from a car drop off point - that’s fine if you have wheeled luggage but we didn’t!
Rikke, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hid away location in an alleyway, which felt a bit dodgy at first. But cozy and nice staff.
Sune, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Abbiamo soggiornato per 3 notti in questo splendido boutique hotel nel cuore del centro storico di Stone Town. La posizione è perfetta per vivere l’atmosfera autentica della città: non raggiungibile in taxi, ma a soli due minuti a piedi dalle strade principali. La nostra camera era ideale per una famiglia con due bambini: ampia, pulita e molto confortevole. La colazione è davvero ottima, con una vasta scelta tra dolce e salato. Da provare assolutamente i pancakes freschi, la frutta e alcune specialità locali. Il vero punto di forza dell'hotel è però il personale: gentilissimo, sempre disponibile e attento ad ogni esigenza. Hanno organizzato per noi un late check-in alle 4 di notte senza alcun costo aggiuntivo, dimostrando grande professionalità e cortesia. Consigliatissimo per chi cerca comfort, accoglienza e un’esperienza autentica a Stone Town!
Mattia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mon séjour dans cet hôtel fut absolument parfait !!! Justin et son équipe nous ont accueilli de la meilleure manière possible … la chambre était confortable doté d’un balcon vu sur tout stone Town… Le petit déjeuner était très bon et fait maison Merci à toute l’équipe, vous pouvez vous y rendre les yeux fermés Je recommande vivement !!!
Dalila, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jeongwoo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Deonte, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely location and excellent breakfast

Charles, 2-night trip