Shaba Boutique Hotel

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Shaba Boutique Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
The current price is ₩70,118
₩93,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Basic Double Room

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

Basic Double Room

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, wooden headboard, and a desk with a chair.

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a shelf with decorative items, and a wall with a shelf.

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a shelf with decorative items, and a wall with a shelf.

Superior Triple Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, and a shelf with decorative items.

Superior Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town, Shaba Boutique Hotel is near the airport. Hamamni Persian Baths and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michenzani Mall and Zanzibar Night Market. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Kiponda St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a dome and arched windows.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    2 min walk
  • Living Room
    10 min walk

About this property

Shaba Boutique Hotel

  • Upscale hotel located in Stone Town
  • Shaba Boutique Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks like:
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Shaba Boutique Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and free bottled water.
  • More amenities include:
    • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
    • 22-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 percent 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Shaba Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Oct 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shaba Boutique Hotel on Oct 20, 2026 start from ₩70,118, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Shaba Boutique Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Shaba Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps from Darajani Market, Shakti Temple, and Christ Church Cathedral. Hamamni Persian Baths and Malindi Mosque are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Shaba Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Hospitality, Location in the local heart of Stonetown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, helpful staff, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing....very helpful, friendly and ready to go out of their way to help the guests. Room was small, but clean and the bed was comfortable. Located in the heart of Stone Town so it's close to most places of interest. I will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hid away location in an alleyway, which felt a bit dodgy at first. But cozy and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location is wonderful- among the labyrinth of Stone Town. The breakfast is an interesting spread of offerings and offerings of cooked foods. Our room was near the top of the lovely narrow stairs adjacent to the coffee, tea, and water station. The rooms were very comfortable and beautifully decorated. It was a safe location with an attendant always at the door. My one issue is that we left some money under a water pitcher and when we returned to retrieve it, it had been taken. I only wish the staff would have been honest about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vi boede her som familie med to børn på 4 og 7 år, og vi havde det store familieværelse. Overordnet var vi rigtig godt tilfredse, især når man ser på prisen. Personalet var utroligt søde, hjælpsomme og imødekommende under hele opholdet. Hotellet er lidt gammelt, men det er en del af charmen og giver stedet en hyggelig atmosfære. Vi oplevede et par små udfordringer med brusehovedet, og internettet var ikke særligt hurtigt, men det påvirkede ikke vores ophold ret meget. Morgenmaden var meget enkel og ikke noget særligt, så vi valgte også at spise morgenmad ude et par gange. Til gengæld var personalet meget opmærksomme og spurgte flere gange, om der var noget andet, vi kunne tænke os. Beliggenheden er rigtig god, og stemningen på hotellet er hyggelig. Hvis vi besøger Stone Town igen, vil jeg bestemt overveje at bo her igen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jest to bardzo dobre miejsce na odpoczynek . Śniadanie jest pyszne i bardzo urozmaicone
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La personne qui nous a accueillir a immédiatement insisté pour obtenir les 20 $ de taxes. Une demande de reçu pour le lendemain : 20$, puis 15$ devant ma surprise. Pas de piles dans la télécommande air conditionné, rue très bruyante (Klaxons réguliers de scooters, voix fortes, literie presque « humide ». Bref, un prix réduit pour un confort réduit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2025