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


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
8.7
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

  • Howarth
    Oman Oman
    Fab. Great location. Room was perfect for us as a family with teenage children.
  • Michaela
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice Boutique hotel at a good location to explore Stone Town. The owner was very friendly and also organized breakfast although we had to leave before the official breakfast time. The hotel itself was clean and very interesting from the...
  • Sabrina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We got a basement room (which wasn’t what we thought we booked) but mentioned it was our honeymoon and got moved to the top floor with a balcony. All the staff was lovely, the breakfast delicious and the location perfect. The coffee station was 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
  • 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
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 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

  • 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.

  • 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

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

    • 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.

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

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