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Shaba Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast

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Basic Double Room
Hallway
Interior detail
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Shaba Boutique Hotel offers a peaceful escape in Stone Town's bustling center. Guests enjoy a varied breakfast buffet and WiFi in common areas. The upscale property provides practical amenities like luggage storage and maintains smoke-free premises for a pleasant stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Located in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town, Shaba Boutique Hotel is near the airport. House of Wonders and Peace Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting.
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Kiponda St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Stone Town
Shaba Boutique Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Shaba Boutique Hotel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 22-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fans, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Shaba Boutique Hotel Hotel
Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Shaba Boutique Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Shaba Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

As of 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shaba Boutique Hotel on 7 Nov 2025 start from NZ$243.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Shaba Boutique Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shaba Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Shaba Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps away from Darajani Market, Shakti Temple and Christ Church Cathedral. Hamamni Persian Baths and Slave Market are also within 5 minutes.

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