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Shaba Boutique Hotel

Kiponda Street, Stone Town

Ranked 8 out of 50 beach resorts in zanzibar

8.5
1501 reviews

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Deluxe Room
  • Max 2 Adults
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    This air-conditioned room comes with Zanzibari-style furnishings and an en suite bathroom with shower.

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    Suite
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    This twin room features 2 handcrafted single beds.

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    Small Double Room
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    The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV and city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    This air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The suite offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    This air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The suite offers a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    8.5
    Based on 1501 Reviews
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    Comfort

    8.74

    Cleanliness

    8.83

    Value For Money

    8.68

    Facilities

    8.46

    Reviewers Mention About Shaba Boutique Hotel

    The Shaba Boutique Hotel in Stone Town has a great location and attentive staff. The rooms are comfortable with functional facilities and the hotel has nice decor. The breakfast is plentiful and deli (Read More)cious with a buffet selection. The hotel offers helpful amenities like a water cooler and the staff go above and beyond to accommodate guests, offering the use of facilities after checkout. However, some downsides include a squeaky bed and lack of access to cable TV. Overall, it is a good value for money and a recommended place to stay.

    Guest Reviews

    Perwien
    family with young children
    9.0
    Superb
    Lovely stay for our family
    Amazing staff, great value for money! It is clean and the room was spacious. All in all a lovely stay
    All was as expected

    Published on 04 Jan 2024

    Anonymous
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Very clean and the breakfast options were really good. The traditional design inside the hotel was also lovely. Staff were incredibly helpful, and the hotel is in a very central location. Just round the corner from shops and restaurants - and around a 10 min walk to the main attractions but it means you get to walk through the back streets of Stone town which is a joy.
    Nothing.

    Published on 01 Jan 2024

    Losha
    family with young children
    7.0
    Good
    Amazing staff
    Bianca the hostess there was amazing. Personally I think I paid way too much for what we received and could have found cheaper rates with better facilities. Let's not forget about the taxes which they sneak in just before you leave the hotel, I feel like we paid 5 star rates at a supposedly 4 star establishment.
    Pricing was high as the location was not that great. Also we booked the Deluxe rooms, there was nothing Deluxe about those rooms.

    Published on 01 Jan 2024

    Ioanibee
    family with young children
    8.0
    Very good
    Very good
    The Hotel was beautifully decorated, the rooms were spacious and clean and the location was great.
    One of our rooms didn't have air conditioning and also the 'shower' was actually just the shower head with the water going directly on the floor and draining behind the toilet.

    Published on 27 Dec 2023

    Mordjane
    family with young children
    1.0
    Bad
    Very bad experience. Not recommendable at all.
    The staff.
    The entire hotel facilities from the bedroom to breakfast.

    Published on 24 Dec 2023

    Cosmin
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Amazing
    Well located withing the old town, staff were extremely welcoming and helpful...rooms are nicely decorated and very clean
    Everything was good

    Published on 24 Dec 2023

    Annette
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    Lovely staff, basic facilities
    The air conditioning was a relief in the hot weather. Staff were lovely and breakfast had some good variety by East African standards.
    Its not easy to find, but the locals will kindly help you find your way back if you get lost. I couldnt get the hair dryer to work.

    Published on 22 Dec 2023

    Okkie
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    What a stay at Shaba Boutique Hotel.
    The staff were very friendly and very helpfull. The staff gone out of their way to make our stay exceptional. The breakfast was out of the books and very well prepared.
    It is not the hotel that I didn't liked. It was the area of Stonetown that was very filthy and not clean. The people there in Stonetown and the beach of Stonetown should be cleaned.

    Published on 21 Dec 2023

    Nerijus
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Superb hotel in heart of Stonetown
    We liked everything. Nice decorated room, wonderfull breakfast, coffee, tea and water available. Staff was very kind.

    Published on 20 Dec 2023

    Tim
    with friends
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Great base for Stone Town
    Nothing was too much trouble for the staff here. Extra fruit at breakfast, organising drivers for trips, walking you through the warren of Stone Town to the money exchange etc. The hotel itself is a labour of love with exceptional furnishings and artwork. The breakfast is marvellous. They also have free water constantly available: a plus im the heat and humidity of Zanzibar and bigger chains should take note. WiFi very strong too. Everything in Stone Town is in easy walking distance. Just get lost in the maze and enjoy.
    We didn't mind but you can't get a car within about 150 metres given the narrowness of the streets. We thought it added to the atmosphere.

    Published on 18 Dec 2023

    Location & Nearby Places

    0.8 Km from city center

    Kiponda Street, Stone Town

    15 Nearby Attractions

    Darajani Market

    0.1 km

    Stone Town

    0.1 km

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    0.2 km

    Old Slave Market

    0.2 km

    Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar

    0.2 km

    Hamamni Persian Baths

    0.3 km

    Old Fort of Zanzibar

    0.4 km

    Old Dispensary, Zanzibar

    0.5 km

    Forodhani Gardens

    0.5 km

    People's Palace Museum

    0.6 km

    Freddie Mercury Museum

    0.6 km

    Mtoni Palace Ruins

    3.7 km

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    4.9 km

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    4.9 km

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    All Facilities for Shaba Boutique Hotel

    Category Facilities
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
    Miscellaneous Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout.
    Safety features Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available.
    Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
    Bathroom Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Hairdryer.
    Room Amenities Sofa bed, Air conditioning, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Seating Area, Mosquito net, Safety deposit box, Fan.
    Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker.
    Safety & security 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms.
    Services WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services.
    Cleaning services Daily housekeeping.
    Services & Extras Wake-up service, Towels, Linen.
    Media & Technology Flat-screen TV.
    Food & drink safety All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized.
    Reception services Invoice provided, Tour desk, Luggage storage.
    Physical distancing Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out.
    General WiFi available in all areas.
    Transport Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Public transport tickets, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service.
    Outdoor & View City view.

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