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Shaba Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast

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Basic Double Room
Interior detail
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hallway
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Explore the area

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Kiponda St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Shaba Boutique Hotel puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Darajani Market and Shakti Temple. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town hotel include Christ Church Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Baths.

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Shaba Boutique Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 per cent

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Shaba Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shaba Boutique Hotel on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$230.15, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Shaba Boutique Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Shangani Beach.

Does Shaba Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

No, Shaba Boutique Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shaba Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Deonte, Minneapolis

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Haydn

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Lovely location and excellent breakfast

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rikke

Travelled with family
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

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