When visiting Zanzibar Town, Shaba Boutique Hotel is a great choice to consider.
Languages
English, Swahili
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
22-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent
Policies
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Shaba Boutique Hotel Hotel
Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Shaba Boutique Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Shaba Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shaba Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shaba Boutique Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shaba Boutique Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Shaba Boutique Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shaba Boutique Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What's the area around Shaba Boutique Hotel like?
Shaba Boutique Hotel is in Stone Town, a short 4-minute walk from Slave Market and 7 minutes' walk from Old Fort.
Shaba Boutique Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Clean hotel in the middle of the Stone Town
It is a colorful and safe place with smiling staff. The breakfast is generous. It is very nice that they have drinking water, also hot water and tea bags available throughout the day. AC works in the room, which is very helpful in the African heat. The only thing that Tanzanians cannot get right is plumbing. The shower in some rooms sprinkles water in all directions and leaks from the pipe junction. Otherwise, it is a good place to stay.
Viktor
Viktor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
Shaba boutique was in the middle of Stonetown on a beautiful and bustling street but not a loud street. The hotel staff was amazing, room was wonderful and general feel of the hotel was great. It is a no frills hotel and doesn’t serve lunch or dinner (but it does have a delicious breakfast) but we really enjoyed our stay there.
Haydn
Haydn, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 September 2023
Lovely location and excellent breakfast
Charles
Charles, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2023
Couldn’t fault anything! Such a lovely and very boutiquey hotel with extremely comfortable beds. The staff were great - we arrived very late due to delayed flight but were welcomed and shown everything in the room. Breakfast was delicious - great fruit platters, decent coffee, lovely omelettes and probably best chapatis I’ve had anywhere. And breakfast staff also super friendly. Finally - they have a water and hot drinks station outside the rooms so you can help yourself - lovely touch. If there was one small negative it’s that although it’s very central I hadn’t realised that you have to walk about 5-10 minutes from a car drop off point - that’s fine if you have wheeled luggage but we didn’t!
Rikke
Rikke, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2024
Mon séjour dans cet hôtel fut absolument parfait !!! Justin et son équipe nous ont accueilli de la meilleure manière possible … la chambre était confortable doté d’un balcon vu sur tout stone Town…
Le petit déjeuner était très bon et fait maison
Merci à toute l’équipe, vous pouvez vous y rendre les yeux fermés
Je recommande vivement !!!