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Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan. The air-conditioned rooms all include Zanzibari-style furnishings and are equipped with a fan. The en suite bathrooms come with a shower. The entire property and all rooms have free wifi. Shaba Boutique Hotel is located only a 2-minute walk from the House of Wonders museum and 5 minutes’ walk from the Fordahani Gardens. Zanzibar International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Paradise Wilderness
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Zanzibar City
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Franziska
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful little hotel in the old town. Newly renovated and absolutely in shape. Super nice people. Easy to walk Stone Town. Love it.
  • Joanne
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The hotel is in the perfect location to explore Stone Town. The staff were really nice and helpful and made us feel very welcome.
  • Armelle
    Spain Spain
    Hotel was very well placed, our room in the second floor was very calm. WiFi worked perfectly during our hole stay! The rooms are very clean and tidy and we had a balcony and a big window pretty luminous. The breakfast was delicious and you can...
  • Silvana
    France France
    Very cute boutique hotel in the middle of Stone Town. The decoration is beautiful and the staff is very helpful!
  • Phil
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Very nice hotel in a very good location. The facilities were excellent and generally the staff were very friendly.
  • Hetvi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cute and compact. Staff treat you incredibly well and decent food.
  • Marion
    Tanzania Tanzania
    I liked the appearance and the staff. The decorations truly bring you back in time. The breakfast was great too.
  • Filip
    Slovenia Slovenia
    The staff is really nice and friendly. They make sure that you feel okey. Also the hotel is really clean. The breakfast was also good, they served fresh fruit every day. We arrived in the middle of the night on the day of our check-in and they...
  • Nicolas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Nice little hotel in very central location with beautiful rooms and love for details. Exceptional price performance ratio. Good breakfast with plate of fresh fruits for every guest.
  • Kevin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    In the middle of stonetown Proper breakfast with high variety Clean rooms

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • hi, do you have baby cots?

    Hi there, Yes, we do baby cots. Welcome to our property in the heart of Stone Town.
    Answered on 8 June 2023
  • Hello, do you have parking? Thank you.

    Hi, Unfortunately, we don’t have a parking area, but there’s a parking area near our hotel and it’s chargeable.
    Answered on 10 April 2023
  • Hello, Is there any parking nearby the hotel ? Thanks in advance

    Hi, Unfortunately, we don’t have a parking area, but there’s a parking area near our hotel and it’s chargeable.
    Answered on 10 April 2023
  • Can you arrange a person to transfer from the airport to the hotel? And vice versa on departure?

    Thank you for contacting us. We will be very happy to arrange your airport transfer. It costs 25 USD one way for two people and needs to be pre-booked..
    Answered on 10 April 2023
  • HI Team, We will reach by midnight at Zanzibar on 3rd July. Is it possible to have early check-in at additional charge for 4th July. And how to reach ..

    Hi, Early check-in is possible at an additional charge (15 USD) and it is subject to availability. Please write to us via booking.com messaging cente..
    Answered on 12 May 2023
  • Hi there Is there a shuttle from airport. We arrive at 0:40 in the morning!!

    Hi, We will be very happy to arrange your airport transfer. It costs 25 USD one way for two people from Zanzibar airport to our property and needs to..
    Answered on 11 August 2023
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Shaba Boutique Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 05:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
US$12.50 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

An Infrastructure tax was introduced by the Zanzibar government from 1st July 2015. The tax of US$5 per person per day is to be collected by the hotel accommodation from all inhouse guests on behalf of the Zanzibar Revenue Board (ZRB). This amount is payable directly on check-in.

We accept MasterCard and Visa. Please be advised that all credit card payments will incur a surcharge of 3%.

For bookings of up to 5 rooms, a different cancellation policy applies. Cancellations must be made at least 60 days before arrival to avoid a 100% cancellation fee. Additionally, prepayment is required 60 days prior to arrival. Failure to remit payment by the deadline will result in the reservation being released.

When booking 6 rooms or more, a different cancellation policy applies. Prepayment is required immediately, and any cancellation will incur 100% penalties. prior to arrival. Failure to remit payment by the deadline will result in the reservation being released.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Shaba Boutique Hotel

  • Guests staying at Shaba Boutique Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Buffet

  • Shaba Boutique Hotel is 1.1 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Shaba Boutique Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Shaba Boutique Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Shaba Boutique Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Shaba Boutique Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Shaba Boutique Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.