Shaba Boutique Hotel

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Paradise Wilderness
8.6 (2255 reviews)
Kiponda Street, Stone Town , Zanzibar City , TZ
+255 24 216 2920

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2255 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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Nopote • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

In the midst of many things/places

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • solo_traveller • us
5
Good location, unique building, facilities leave a little to be desired.
Pros:

Nice central Stone Town location. Friendly staff.

Cons:

It’s a very old building that is a labyrinth of steep stairs. We had lots of heavy luggage and no help with it. Our room was adequate and spacious, but we had just 2 threadbare towels for a 4 person room- we really just rented the room to take a shower before our flight, so it got the job done with plenty of hot water, but I would have been concerned if we had to sleep there.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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katerina • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Rivka • solo_traveller • il
7
Pros:

The stuff helped alot

Cons:

A very old hotel, small rooms.
We need to walk more then a half kilometer to the hotel with all our belongings.
There was an uncomftreble stairs to the room, without elevator.
The eare is a little scery.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • au
10
Excellent service and recommend it!
Pros:

The property is small but very good service .

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Paola e Mario • couple • it
10
Ottimo hotel
Pros:

Posizione centrale. Ottima colazione. Tutto perfetto

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Camille • couple • ca
7
Pros:

Bien situé et propre

Cons:

La chambre était minuscule pour deux

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • solo_traveller • gb
8
A beautiful stay in a perfect location, lovely atmosphere and room, I'd happily stay again
Pros:

I loved everything about my stay. The location was perfect, the atmosphere was lovely, and my room was beautiful, perfect boutique vibe. I especially loved my large balcony. Staff were amazing!

Cons:

The only downside was the limited breakfast options.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Evrem Choysein L18TJVMJ6 • couple • de
7
Sehr zentrale und authentische Unterkunft mit freundlichem Personal, aber sehr kleinen Zimmer.
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und hat uns viele gute Tipps gegeben. Touren können auch direkt über die Unterkunft gebucht werden, was sehr praktisch ist. Das Frühstück war okay und insgesamt wirkt die Unterkunft sehr authentisch. Die Lage ist außerdem super zentral, sodass man vieles bequem zu Fuß erreichen kann.

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind wirklich sehr klein und für zwei Personen teilweise schon etwas eng. Außerdem ist die Unterkunft etwas hellhörig, sodass man andere Gäste hören kann. Gelegentlich gab es Stromausfälle, was auf Sansibar allerdings nicht ungewöhnlich ist. Die Unterkunft hat Generatoren, die schnell einspringen, daher war das für uns kein großes Problem.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Elżbieta • couple • pl
9
Fajny hotelik w centrum miasta
Pros:

Afrykański, klimatyczny

Cons:

Ciepła woda była trochę zbyt zimna

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Slavka • extended_group • il
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Yago • family_with_children • es
4
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Bwiza • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • nl
8
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Hele kleine kamer en klein bed

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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joan • solo_traveller • es
4
Pros:

Ubicació al mig de la ciutat

Cons:

Neteja,lavabo molt justet
Llits

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Omar • couple • fr
7
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Chambre trop petite

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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N'g • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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aurora • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

La struttura é in generale curata e pulita. Lo staff molto disponibile e gentile e la posizione é comoda, nel centro di stone town

Cons:

La stanza però era molto piu piccola che nelle foto e molto buia dato che si trovava all livello della strada. Il bagno piccolo e senza areazione, con la doccia praticamente accanto al water

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Lanciano • solo_traveller • il
7
Pros:

Lovely staff, comfortable room, clean enough, good price/quality ratio.

Cons:

The location is not so comfortable to reach in the evenings/nights alone

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Precious • extended_group • zw
1
Very disappointed with how they handled my case and ended up losing all my money. Even a percentage of my money as a ref
Pros:

The property was clean

Cons:

The property is not as advertised on the photos. The rooms are small and you can not access it by car. You have to walk a long distance through the narrow dirty streets of stone town. It is not ideal for elderly and does not accomodate people with disabilities as the stairs are very steep. Lost my money and couldn’t get a refund at all. Many cats everywhere

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee