Shaba Boutique Hotel
Kiponda Street, Stone Town, 1912 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location - show map
Shaba Boutique Hotel
- City view
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
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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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- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Franziska
Germany“Beautiful little hotel in the old town. Newly renovated and absolutely in shape. Super nice people. Easy to walk Stone Town. Love it.”
Joanne
United Arab Emirates“The hotel is in the perfect location to explore Stone Town. The staff were really nice and helpful and made us feel very welcome.”
Armelle
Spain“Hotel was very well placed, our room in the second floor was very calm. WiFi worked perfectly during our hole stay! The rooms are very clean and tidy and we had a balcony and a big window pretty luminous. The breakfast was delicious and you can...”
Silvana
France“Very cute boutique hotel in the middle of Stone Town. The decoration is beautiful and the staff is very helpful!”- Phil
Tanzania“Very nice hotel in a very good location. The facilities were excellent and generally the staff were very friendly.” 
Hetvi
United Kingdom“Cute and compact. Staff treat you incredibly well and decent food.”
Marion Tanzania“I liked the appearance and the staff. The decorations truly bring you back in time. The breakfast was great too.”- Filip
Slovenia“The staff is really nice and friendly. They make sure that you feel okey. Also the hotel is really clean. The breakfast was also good, they served fresh fruit every day. We arrived in the middle of the night on the day of our check-in and they...” 
Nicolas
Switzerland“Nice little hotel in very central location with beautiful rooms and love for details. Exceptional price performance ratio. Good breakfast with plate of fresh fruits for every guest.”
Kevin
Netherlands“In the middle of stonetown Proper breakfast with high variety Clean rooms”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
hi, do you have baby cots?
Hi there, Yes, we do baby cots. Welcome to our property in the heart of Stone Town.Answered on 8 June 2023Hello, do you have parking? Thank you.
Hi, Unfortunately, we don’t have a parking area, but there’s a parking area near our hotel and it’s chargeable.Answered on 10 April 2023Hello, Is there any parking nearby the hotel ? Thanks in advance
Hi, Unfortunately, we don’t have a parking area, but there’s a parking area near our hotel and it’s chargeable.Answered on 10 April 2023Can you arrange a person to transfer from the airport to the hotel? And vice versa on departure?
Thank you for contacting us. We will be very happy to arrange your airport transfer. It costs 25 USD one way for two people and needs to be pre-booked..Answered on 10 April 2023HI Team, We will reach by midnight at Zanzibar on 3rd July. Is it possible to have early check-in at additional charge for 4th July. And how to reach ..
Hi, Early check-in is possible at an additional charge (15 USD) and it is subject to availability. Please write to us via booking.com messaging cente..Answered on 12 May 2023Hi there Is there a shuttle from airport. We arrive at 0:40 in the morning!!
Hi, We will be very happy to arrange your airport transfer. It costs 25 USD one way for two people from Zanzibar airport to our property and needs to..Answered on 11 August 2023- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Shaba Boutique HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- City view
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Tour desk
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- Swahili
House rulesShaba Boutique Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-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
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Shaba Boutique Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Check-in at Shaba Boutique Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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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.
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Guests staying at Shaba Boutique Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Buffet
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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.
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The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Shaba Boutique Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Shaba Boutique Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
