Title: Shaba Boutique Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Shaba Boutique Hotel Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast ![Basic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/26279584.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/fba3dc4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/ade9835e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/c75e5db3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/05250353.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Housekeeping - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £111 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 10 - Nov 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=83623185&PinnedHotelID=83623185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=83623185&PinnedHotelID=83623185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 11 - Nov 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=83623185&PinnedHotelID=83623185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=83623185&PinnedHotelID=83623185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=83623185&PinnedHotelID=83623185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=83623185&PinnedHotelID=83623185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=83623185&PinnedHotelID=83623185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=83623185&PinnedHotelID=83623185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Basic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/c4079294.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk In-room safe - 108 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/510f7d86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk In-room safe - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/6a123e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk In-room safe - 226 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/6a123e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk In-room safe - 226 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83623200/83623185/f02e75ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Quadruple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Fan Hairdryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk In-room safe - 334 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Shaba-Boutique-Hotel.h83623185.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Shaba-Boutique-Hotel.h83623185.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16122%2C39.19298&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g9NQwVnvbx6LJ9Vt5BUYThBZ1aE=) Kiponda St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region #### What's nearby - Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Shangani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Old Fort - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk - ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min walk - ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 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: - Smoke-free property and luggage storage 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 ## Similar properties ![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8980000/8977800/8977778/c68b77a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tembo House Hotel Stone Town - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 902 reviews £102 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=8977778&PinnedHotelID=8977778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5997600/5997509/6b4cbb7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zanzibar Palace Hotel Stone Town - Breakfast included - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 146 reviews £130 includes taxes & fees 21 Nov - 22 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=5997509&PinnedHotelID=5997509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/6ffa55e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerson Spice Hotel Stone Town - 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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 at the property ## 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 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. 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 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shaba Boutique Hotel on 20 Nov 2025 start from £111.48, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Shaba-Boutique-Hotel.h83623185.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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