Shaba Boutique Hotel
Hotel, 4-starKiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar CityShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for location, service and food.
8.62,255Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.4 out of 10, at Kiponda Street, Stone Town.
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.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Non-smoking throughout
- Daily housekeeping
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 2,255 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.9
- Service9.4
- Location9.4
- Rooms7.4
- Amenities8.4
- Value8.4
- Food & drink8.9
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat location
auroraItalyLa struttura é in generale curata e pulita. Lo staff molto disponibile e gentile e la posizione é comoda, nel centro di stone town
La stanza però era molto piu piccola che nelle foto e molto buia dato che si trovava all…
alineFranceLe lit est confortable le personnel est très gentil hormis la direction qui n est vraiment pas agreable
La direction n est pas du tout accueillante, la vue est laide
PreciousZWVery disappointed with how they handled my case and ended up losing all my money. Even a percentage of my money as a ref
The property was clean
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…
LancianoIsraelLovely staff, comfortable room, clean enough, good price/quality ratio.
The location is not so comfortable to reach in the evenings/nights alone
PanayiotaCYThe staff was great and they were all really nice!
It was clean and the room was great!
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HawaFranceGreat experience!
Very good experience and the staff and the breakfast was amazing!
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Kiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 11:30 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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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.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Shaba Boutique Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at Shaba Boutique Hotel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Shaba Boutique Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Shaba Boutique Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Shaba Boutique Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Shaba Boutique Hotel?
Kiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City.
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