Shaba Boutique Hotel | Hotel in Zanzibar City

| 8.6 (1830 Reviews) |  5 Bathrooms  13 Guests
Stone Town Hotel | Shaba Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar City

Located in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 1640 feet from the fruit and fish market of Darajan. The air-conditioned rooms all include Zanzibari-style furnishings and are equipped with a fan. The private 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..

Shaba Boutique Hotel is located in Zanzibar City.

This 13 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1830 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Zanzibar City and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 13 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this PetFriendly place in Zanzibar City. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Shaba Boutique Hotel in Zanzibar City is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Shaba Boutique Hotel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Kiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, 1912, Tanzania

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Guest Services
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
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 accommodations 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 cancelation policy applies. cancelations must be made at least 60 days before arrival to avoid a 100% cancelation 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 cancelation policy applies. prepayment is required immediately, and any cancelation 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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.81
Location:
9.02
Staff:
9.54
Facilities:
8.54
Comfort:
8.87
Cleanliness:
8.96
Jeff
Aug 24, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Canada
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Hotel is central in stone town about 5-10 minutes away by foot from all the sights. The staff are really helpful and friendly. Rooms are spotless and quiet even though you are in the center of it all. Really appreciated the unlimited free drinking water.
Summary: Central and awesome stay in stone town
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer

General

Fire extinguisher, Fan, Key access, Safe, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 33 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer

General

Fire extinguisher, Fan, Key access, Safe, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Small Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Small Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer

General

Fire extinguisher, Fan, Key access, Safe, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer

General

Fire extinguisher, Fan, Key access, Safe, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 31 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer

General

Fire extinguisher, Fan, Key access, Safe, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Shaba Boutique Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

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

Check-in time for Shaba Boutique Hotel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Shaba Boutique Hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Shaba Boutique Hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Best-rates for the Shaba Boutique Hotel starts from $143 per night with includes Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Internet, Air Conditioner with all other facilities. PetFriendly is committed to making every traveler feel comfortable and have the best stay, whether they are traveling solo, with a date, with a pet, or as a family.

Is Shaba Boutique Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Shaba Boutique Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Shaba Boutique Hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Shaba Boutique Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Shaba Boutique Hotel are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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