Located in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 1640 feet from the fruit and fish market of Darajan. The air-conditioned rooms all include Zanzibari-style furnishings and are equipped with a fan. The private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Paradise Wilderness
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located 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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Zanzibar City
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    United States of America United States of America
    We stayed only one night, but had a great experience. The hotel and room were very clean, breakfast was delicious and location was easy for exploring Stone Town.
  • Cassandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Shaba exceeded all expectations. such great value for money, beautifully colourful, clean rooms, delicious breakfast, unlimited clean water and lovely staff.
  • Christina
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was nice. Could have a few more options but what was there was cooked very well. Was able to check in early, staff went above and beyond. Very nice room with great view

Hotel area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
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.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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 accommodations 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 cancelation policy applies. Cancelations must be made at least 60 days before arrival to avoid a 100% cancelation 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 cancelation policy applies. Prepayment is required immediately, and any cancelation 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's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Shaba Boutique Hotel

  • The prices at Shaba Boutique Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Shaba Boutique Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Check-in at Shaba Boutique Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Room options at Shaba Boutique Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Suite

    • Guests staying at Shaba Boutique Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Buffet