The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4.0 star property

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Superior Double Room
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Beach
City view from property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$637
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

Explore the area

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66 & 67 Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, 238877
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

At The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town you'll be within steps of Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town hotel include Mbweni Ruins and Nakupenda Beach.

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 54-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 250 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 54-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 100 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.27 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 per cent will be charged

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 100 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number Z0000079617

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Neela Boutique Hotel
The Neela Boutique Stone Town
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Hotel
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Zanzibar Town
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town?

Yep, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town is a short 2-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing. You can also find boat tours.

How much does it cost to stay at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town?

As of 4 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town on 11 June 2026 start from AU$637, 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 makes The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town?

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

Are pets allowed at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, food, location, design!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suhaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never disappoints! Consistent with great food and high end accommodation for stone town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay. The people were amazing and roof top restaurant was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

latasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean good food & Every one was very helpful & Nice I will always book with Neela when in stone town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooftop bar with food . Clean property in centre of stone town , walking distance to tourist sites . Stunning hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little boutique hotel with great charm & welcoming staff. Perfect rooftop bar & restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

edna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and staff responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attentive staff. Great food. Fabulous roof top bar & restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Totally beautiful hotel - the food, decor and how modern it is. A pure gem within Stonetown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Great staff and good food! 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Best hotel in Stonetown!

Fantastic stay! Such a lovely gem tucked away in a convenient and easy-to-access location. Staff was so friendly and helpful, rooms effortlessly embody understated luxury, and the restaurant, Breadfruit, is divine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kingsley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suhaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Friendly staff that went over and beyond to make us happy and make our stay memorable, simple but beautiful decor, lovely rooms, amazing shower with lots of pressure which is exactly what you need after a long trip of after exploring stone town and the food… my oh my… it’s delicious! I have found my favorite hotel in stone town after many many years!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the unique blend of traditional and contemporary design which takes you back in time yet in the present. The staff are also so friendly and warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neela Boutique was an amazing property located in Stone Town. From the staff, to the food, to the room….everything was perfect. You will definitely love it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lakeshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The team at the Neela were the best! It felt like a home away from home. Kudos to the staff who were attentive and accommodating during our stay. Looking forward to staying again on my return to Zanzibar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

When tradition and 21st century blends

Great ambiance - great food - great team in the hotel - fascinating location - awesome room and excellent WifFi .. go stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Authentic while Exceeding Expectations

Very welcoming service and nice rooms that exceeded our expectations. The rooftop dining for dinner was a special treat with a nice selection and excellent quality. A fine choice if you want to stay in Stone Town and have an authentic Zanzibar experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful, including but by no means limited to: Tatu, Pendael, Pili, Ayubu, Zainaband Celestine. The room and facilities are beautiful and well kept. Rooftop restaurant/bar is a wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Taj

Not only is this a beautiful hotel with wonderful amenities and rooms... It's the staff that makes the difference. They were great and I appreciate everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous luxury hotel in the heart of stone town. The staff was incredible and went out of their way to ensure our stay was memorable. The hotel was exceptionally clean. The food and drinks are amazing. We could walk everywhere including markets, hurumzi, and forodhani gardens. Thank you to all the wonderful staff who made us want to come back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Farai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the design language of the hotel. Very unique. Beautiful rooms. I didn't like the food though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neela was amazing! The staff were so so kind and truly made this an unforgettable experience. Special shout out to Salim and Elizabeth who were especially thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stop looking and just book at the Neela. It’s perfect. We were so comfortable, the food was fantastic, and the staff friendly and professional. I will definitely be recommending to all of my friends. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would Visit Again, Amazing Hotel

Beautiful property, excellent staff. I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel and how organized and clean it was. It was a beautiful hotel. I'm not often impressed but this hotel was lovely. Couple things I would have changed if I was being nitpicky: hot water did not last long and bathrooms are open concept (no door, making it hard for families to share a room and have privacy). Even with these small things, I would go back to Neela in a heart beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024