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Shaba Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets
Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kiponda St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Basic Double Room

  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a shelf with decorative items, and a wall with a shelf.

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a shelf with decorative items, and a wall with a shelf.

Superior Triple Room

  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Shaba Boutique Hotel is next to Darajani Market and Shakti Temple. The 13 rooms at this 4-star hotel include flat-screen TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Guests of Shaba Boutique Hotel have access to free WiFi in public areas. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find 22-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Fans, hair dryers, and safes are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Shaba Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shaba Boutique Hotel on Jul 2, 2026 start from $132, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Shaba Boutique Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Darajani Market and Slave Market, and within a short walk of House of Wonders. You'll also find Old Fort and Shangani Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Shaba Boutique Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Shaba Boutique Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Shaba Boutique Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Shaba Boutique Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Shaba Boutique Hotel offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Shaba Boutique Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shaba Boutique Hotel.

Does Shaba Boutique Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Shaba Boutique Hotel?

The closest major airport to Shaba Boutique Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.9 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Shaba Boutique Hotel.

Shaba Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Hospitality, Location in the local heart of Stonetown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, helpful staff, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Good place for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hid away location in an alleyway, which felt a bit dodgy at first. But cozy and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I glhighly recommend this hotel. Mr. Dennis and his staff was excellent and made our hotel vosit pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff going out of there way 2 help. Good location and clean hotel 2stay at
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haydn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rikke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUNGWOO

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUNGWOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeongwoo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deonte

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely location and excellent breakfast

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023