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Shaba Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Uwanja Wa Shaba, .View location

9.0/10Excellent27 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.6/108.6
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba is a B&B Boutique Hotel located in a beautiful and characteristic building in the heart of the old centre of Stone Town.Stone Town is the capital city of Zanzibar. The history of this beautiful island goes back hundreds of years.

Here on Zanzibar, African and Middle Eastern cultures met making Stone Town an important trading centre from Oman.At that time one of the main trade products was copper, which in Kiswahili (the local language of Tanzania and Zanzibar) is translated as “shaba”.

The hotel you are looking at and where hopefully you plan to stay soon is originally an old trade building owned for many years by wealthy merchants.Nowadays the building invites you to come and spend some fabulous days and nights.

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A stay at Shaba Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Darajani Market and Shakti Temple. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Christ Church Cathedral and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hamamni Persian Baths.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

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    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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 percent

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

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

Nearby attractions

Shakti Temple 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Christ Church Cathedral 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Darajani Market 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Malindi Mosque 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
House of Wonders 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Jaw's Corner 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Zanzibar Night Market 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Old Fort 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Ancient Door of Stone Town 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Shangani Beach 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2016
  • Total number of rooms: 6
  • Number of floors (annexe): 3
  • Twin rooms: 1
  • Quadruple rooms: 2
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  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Electric kettle: 1
  • Bar
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • DivingExtra charge
  • SailingExtra charge
  • SafariExtra charge
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Room types

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB

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    SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: SUI.DB

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  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIORQUADRUPLE • SUPERIORQUA.SU

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    QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: QUA.SU

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX-1

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX-1

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • SINGLE ECONOMYSINGLE • ECONOMYSGL.EY

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    SINGLE ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: SGL.EY

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  • SINGLE DELUXESINGLE • DELUXESGL.DX-1

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    SINGLE DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: SGL.DX-1

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 1 m²SUI.ST
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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    1 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

    Room amenities

    • Shower
    • Wi-fi
    • Hairdryer

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST-1

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    Shaba Boutique Hotel

    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIORTRIPLE • SUPERIORTPL.SU

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    Shaba Boutique Hotel

    TRIPLE SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Shaba Boutique Hotel

9.0
Excellent
27 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
18 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Payman
Beautiful and charming place, great location with AC, WiFi and breakfast. Highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2026
Janet
The location is wonderful- among the labyrinth of Stone Town. The breakfast is an interesting spread of offerings and offerings of cooked foods. Our room was near the top of the lovely narrow stairs adjacent to the coffee, tea, and water station. The rooms were very comfortable and beautifully decorated. It was a safe location with an attendant always at the door. My one issue is that we left some money under a water pitcher and when we returned to retrieve it, it had been taken. I only wish the staff would have been honest about it.
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2026
Abdallah
The staff were amazing....very helpful, friendly and ready to go out of their way to help the guests.

Room was small, but clean and the bed was comfortable.

Located in the heart of Stone Town so it's close to most places of interest.

I will stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Marek
Jest to bardzo dobre miejsce na odpoczynek . Śniadanie jest pyszne i bardzo urozmaicone
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
Melanie
Great Hospitality, Location in the local heart of Stonetown.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Darrell
Clean rooms, helpful staff, good location
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Mattia
Abbiamo soggiornato per 3 notti in questo splendido boutique hotel nel cuore del centro storico di Stone Town. La posizione è perfetta per vivere l’atmosfera autentica della città: non raggiungibile in taxi, ma a soli due minuti a piedi dalle strade principali.

La nostra camera era ideale per una famiglia con due bambini: ampia, pulita e molto confortevole. La colazione è davvero ottima, con una vasta scelta tra dolce e salato. Da provare assolutamente i pancakes freschi, la frutta e alcune specialità locali.

Il vero punto di forza dell'hotel è però il personale: gentilissimo, sempre disponibile e attento ad ogni esigenza. Hanno organizzato per noi un late check-in alle 4 di notte senza alcun costo aggiuntivo, dimostrando grande professionalità e cortesia.

Consigliatissimo per chi cerca comfort, accoglienza e un’esperienza autentica a Stone Town!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2025
Kimberly
I glhighly recommend this hotel. Mr. Dennis and his staff was excellent and made our hotel vosit pleasant.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Anne
The staff going out of there way 2 help. Good location and clean hotel 2stay at
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Viktor

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.
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2024
aisha
Beautiful aesthetically romantic property in heart of stone town. Lots of shops around but a bit of a walking distance from where car drops you off, but that’s just how stone town was built.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Oct 2024
Laura
Good place for an overnight stay
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Haydn
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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2023
Rikke
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!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Mehmet
Vi boede her som familie med to børn på 4 og 7 år, og vi havde det store familieværelse.

Overordnet var vi rigtig godt tilfredse, især når man ser på prisen. Personalet var utroligt søde, hjælpsomme og imødekommende under hele opholdet.

Hotellet er lidt gammelt, men det er en del af charmen og giver stedet en hyggelig atmosfære. Vi oplevede et par små udfordringer med brusehovedet, og internettet var ikke særligt hurtigt, men det påvirkede ikke vores ophold ret meget.

Morgenmaden var meget enkel og ikke noget særligt, så vi valgte også at spise morgenmad ude et par gange. Til gengæld var personalet meget opmærksomme og spurgte flere gange, om der var noget andet, vi kunne tænke os.

Beliggenheden er rigtig god, og stemningen på hotellet er hyggelig. Hvis vi besøger Stone Town igen, vil jeg bestemt overveje at bo her igen.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
10 May 2026
Bruno
La personne qui nous a accueillir a immédiatement insisté pour obtenir les 20 $ de taxes. Une demande de reçu pour le lendemain : 20$, puis 15$ devant ma surprise. Pas de piles dans la télécommande air conditionné, rue très bruyante (Klaxons réguliers de scooters, voix fortes, literie presque « humide ». Bref, un prix réduit pour un confort réduit.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Mar 2026
Sune
Hid away location in an alleyway, which felt a bit dodgy at first. But cozy and nice staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Dalila

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 !!!
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Shaba Boutique Hotel
Uwanja Wa Shaba, ., Zanzibar, Tanzania

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