Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

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Zanzibar
Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 03, 2025
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Contact Information

✉️ info@houseofspiceszanzibar.com

🔗 Website

255242231264

📍 Kiponda Street, Stone Town

Shaba Boutique Hotel Review

The 4-star Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar is situated in the Stone Town district, 10 minutes' drive from Kisauni airport. 12 rooms and the wine bar are available during the stay in this hotel based in the heart of Zanzibar.

Shaba Boutique Hotel offers a free English breakfast. Guests can try African dishes at The Swahili House located a 5-minute walk of the property.

The property is a 10-minute ride from Tazari Caves and pretty near to Mnazi Mmoja. The hotel is not too far from House of Wonders National Museum and not far from Forodhani Park.

Some rooms are fitted with an en-suite bathroom.

There is - Eastern side of the island bus stop 550 metres to the accommodation.

Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Intimate authentic hotel with an unbeatable central setting.
  • A wide array of unique rooms available with a balcony and a spacious bathroom.
  • Rooftop restaurant offers African dishes.
  • Warm beverages are included in some rates.
  • Rates are good.
  • Past guests say Wi-Fi connection was weak.

Key Features

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping

Rooms

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Deluxe Room Double
Size: 15 m2
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4 guests maximum, of which 4 adults maximum
Suite Suite
Size: 33 m2
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Small Double Room Double
Size: 8 m2
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Suite Suite
Size: 21 m2
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3 guests maximum, of which 3 adults maximum
Suite Suite
Size: 31 m2
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Activities for Kids

  • Cots

Reviews

  • Cleanliness 8.4/10
  • Comfort 8.3/10
  • Facilities 8/10
  • Free WiFi 7.9/10
  • Location 8.7/10
  • Total 8.1/10
  • Value for money 8.3/10
10
Staff were welcoming and the hotel was good standard, it had unbeatable location right in center of the city. I truly enjoyed the fact that they offered outstanding toast, cakes, pancakes and eggs. The service was good, no complaints.
9
Everything was very clean, attentive staff, absolutely perfect location close enough to most attractions, the city center.
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Jorgen Tonheim from besthotelstaipei.net
We would love to come back because the rooms were elegant and air-conditioned.
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral 340 m (1115 ft)
  • Old Fort of Zanzibar 510 m (1673 ft)
  • The Beautiful Eyes 340 m (1115 ft)
  • Forodhani Park 510 m (1673 ft)
  • Hamamni Persian Baths 510 m (1673 ft)
  • Mercury House 510 m (1673 ft)
  • Old Slave Market 510 m (1673 ft)
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Shaba Boutique Hotel FAQ

How do guests generally feel about their stay at the Shaba Boutique Hotel?
Guests typically have positive impressions of their stay at the Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar, expressing overall satisfaction with their experience.