• City view
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
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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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Availability

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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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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Zanzibar City
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    A great breakfast started the day. The location in the center of Stonetown was hard to beat. The friendliness of the staff was huge. Restaurants nearby were also excellent
  • Marte
    Colombia Colombia
    The breakfast was very good, much better than anticipated. Possible to order your choice of eggs, fruit, and nice swahili-breakfast options as well. The rooms are very nice, we had the suite with two bedrooms, and it was very good. Fan and AC...
  • Sophie
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    This hotel is situated right in the middle of stone town, walking distance from all of the main tourist sights. The staff here were so friendly and helpful during our stay! The room was good value for money and kept very clean, we even had a...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Shaba Boutique Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
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

Shaba Boutique Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

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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.

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

FAQs about Shaba Boutique Hotel

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

  • 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

  • Yes, Shaba Boutique Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • 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.

  • Room options at Shaba Boutique Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

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    • 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.