Shaba Boutique Hotel

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Paradise Wilderness
8.6 (2120 reviews)
Kiponda Street, Stone Town , Zanzibar City , tz

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Public transport tickets
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Room size
Humidity issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Some reviews indicated issues with humidity and cleanliness.
Service
9.4
Consistently praised for friendly and attentive staff.
Location
9.44
Highly rated for its central location and accessibility.
Room Quality
7.39
Several reviews mentioned room size being small and some reported odors.
Amenities
8.42
Average, with some good breakfast options and limited additional amenities.
Value for Money
8.38
Good value for the price, especially given the location.
Food and Beverage
8.93
Breakfast received positive feedback, but limited lunch/dinner options.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall a decent experience with some significant highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:41

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in Stone Town

Zanzibari-Style Rooms: Experience the charm of Zanzibar with our air-conditioned rooms featuring traditional furnishings and en suite bathrooms.

Convenient Location: Just a stone's throw away from the House of Wonders museum and Fordahani Gardens, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Stone Town.

Modern Amenities: Stay connected with free wifi throughout the property and in all rooms, ensuring you are always in touch during your stay.

Book your stay at Shaba Boutique Hotel for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Stone Town.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$12.50 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2120 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 7.39
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.93
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Klaus -Dieter • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Das Personal so wie der Manager waren immer hilfreich und zuvorkommend!
Alles war sauber und hat gut funktioniert!

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Vinciane • solo_traveller • be
2
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Magnifique hotel, olein de charme en plein coeur de la vieille ville de Stone Town. Depaysement garanti !

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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elena • couple • es
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Eva Helene • couple • no
9
Kan anbefales
Pros:

Dette er et fantastisk sted for alt. Ligger bare noen minutter fra stranden. Flotte rom, og hotellet er omkranset av en frodig oase. Nydelig frokost og flotte betjening.

Cons:

Her har du det meste

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Dominika • couple • sk
8
Oceňujem, že na raňajky boli k dispozícii aj lokálne jedlá, izba bola čistá, hotel mal dobrú polohu
Pros:

Hotel je štýlovo zariadený a príjemný. Aj keď izba bola malá, nevadilo to a cítili sme sa príjemne.

Cons:

V hoteli nám poradili veľmi neprofesionálneho sprievodcu na prehliadku mesta.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • family_with_children • us
10
Wonderful staff and good location in the heart of Stown Town.
Pros:

Excellent location and very friendly staff! They prepared a boxed breakfast for our early morning flight. Charming traditional building - some steep stairs, so be prepared for that.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Shahid • couple • pt
9
Pros:

The location in Stone Town was ideal for walking to all the attractions. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Boy • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, lekker ontbijt

Cons:

Te weinig groen, niet buiten kunnen ontbijten

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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MARIA • couple • gr
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Letizia Beltrame • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Mirko • solo_traveller • de
9
Lovely stown town hotel
Pros:

Style, location, room and decorations, breakfast, the staff!, balcony in my room.

Cons:

Indoor breakfast downstairs, room illumination too dark.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Leonard Andrei • couple • ro
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Dimitris • couple • gr
10
Εξαιρετικό, προσωπικό, τοποθεσία, καθαριότητα και μέγεθος δωματίου.
Pros:

Μείναμε στο Σάμπα Μπουτίκ Χοτέλ στη Ζανζιβάρη και ήταν μια καταπληκτική εμπειρία! Το ξενοδοχείο βρίσκεται στην καρδιά της Στόουν Τάουν, πολύ κοντά σε όλα τα σημεία που θέλεις να εξερευνήσεις στην πόλη.

Το δωμάτιο ήταν υπέροχο, μεγάλο και πολύ άνετο, με ένα μπαλκόνι που σου επέτρεπε να απολαμβάνεις την όμορφη θέα. Όλο το προσωπικό ήταν εξαιρετικά ευγενικό και φιλικό, προσφέροντας άψογη εξυπηρέτηση σε κάθε μας ανάγκη. Το πρωινό ήταν νόστιμο και πλούσιο, ένας τέλειος τρόπος να ξεκινήσεις τη μέρα σου.

Αυτό που ξεχώρισε περισσότερο ήταν η ισορροπία ανάμεσα στην παραδοσιακή αυθεντικότητα του ξενοδοχείου και την άνεση που προσφέρει — νιώθεις ότι ζεις την τοπική εμπειρία αλλά ταυτόχρονα απολαμβάνεις όλες τις ανέσεις που θες. Σίγουρα το συνιστώ σε όποιον θέλει μια μοναδική και άνετη διαμονή στη Ζανζιβάρη.

Cons:

Λίγο αντιμετωπίσαμε θέμα με το ζεστό νερό.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed • solo_traveller • sa
8
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Moeri • couple • jp
7
Pros:

We asked them if they could give us Honeymoon service, and they kindly decorated our room. Good WiFi connection and location in the center of Stowntown.

Cons:

Aesthetic old style building and need to go up by stairs, no elevator.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Remi • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Établissement central
Très accueillant

Cons:

On entend le bruit de la rue mais c est normal en plein centre de stone Town

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • tz
9
Very nice short stay
Pros:

Location, Interior design and decorations, Staff, Breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Remi • couple • fr
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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PANAGIOTA • couple • gr
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee