Reviews of Shaba Boutique Hotel 4 stars
Kiponda Street, Stone Town, 1912 Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHotel is central in stone town about 5-10 minutes away by foot from all the sights. The staff are really helpful and friendly. Rooms are spotless and quiet even though you are in the center of it all. Really appreciated the unlimited free drinking water.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location of the hotel is a bit scary especially at night
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location was really good and the breakfast was really good too. They have drinkable free water available all the time, that was super useful.
Maybe the rooms were a bit dark, there aren't pretty much natural light in the rooms.
Dear Lourdes, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed our central location, delicious breakfast, and the convenience of our drinkable free water. We look forward to welcoming you back! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Lourdes, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed our central location, delicious breakfast, and the convenience of our drinkable free water. We look forward to welcoming you back! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutiqu… Show more
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is what made it for me. The property was colorful, artsy and quint! The breakfast had plenty of options and was delicious. The location is the heart of stone town!
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Dear Kanari, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our team, especially Bianca, made such a memorable impression on your stay. Your kind words about our welcoming staff, unique property, delicious breakfast, and central location in Stone Town mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Kanari, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our team, especially Bianca, made such a memorable impression on your stay. Your kind words about our welcoming staff, unique property, delicious brea… Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat boutique hotel, located in a well maintained historical building. Friendly staff and great breakfast.
Too much humidity in the room, maybe because it was next to the laundry room.
Dear Loukas, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed our boutique charm, historical building, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. We appreciate your note regarding the humidity in your room and will certainly look into this to improve our guests’ comfort. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Loukas, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed our boutique charm, historical building, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. We appreciate your note regarding the humidity in your room and will certainly loo… Show more
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuch a cute place!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay at Shaba Boutique Hotel and hope to welcome you back soon. Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPerfect place in Stone Town for my stay. I loved the decor and the breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The staff with friendly and attentive. It was a nice touch to have various seating areas around if you want to read/chill with a book outside of the rooms and the cold/hot water dispensers on each floor was a nice touch. I was a solo traveller in room 12 - 5 this was perfect for one person and I loved the balcony.
The shower/bathroom is a wet room, so it will be wet on the floors until it’s evaporated/dried up!
Dear Hannah, Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our boutique décor, plentiful breakfast, friendly staff, and convenient location in Stone Town. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the seating areas, water dispensers, and your balcony. We also appreciate your feedback and have taken note. We hope to welcome you back for another comfortable and enjoyable stay! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Hannah, Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our boutique décor, plentiful breakfast, friendly staff, and convenient location in Stone Town. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the seating are… Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocated at the heart of Stone Town's narrow streets, it is a great point for a walk or a tour at the old city. Excellent breakfast. The stuff is very helpful. Especially Bianca.
Dear ORTAL, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed our central location, excellent breakfast, and helpful staff. Bianca will be thrilled to hear your special mention! We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay. Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear ORTAL, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed our central location, excellent breakfast, and helpful staff. Bianca will be thrilled to hear your special mention! We look forward to welcoming you back for another w… Show more
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room my husband and I stayed in was very nice, and was nicely decorated. The whole hotel is beautifully decorated too. There was another room adjacent to it where my daughters stayed that had the bathroom. It was nice to have a suite of rooms. The location was great and the staff so friendly and helpful. I would stay at this hotel again, but just not in any basement rooms. The room value was good and so was the included breakfast.
Unfortunately, the rooms were at street level, and the room my daughters were in was noisy because of that and I could smell car exhaust in the bathroom from the street because there was only a shutter on the window. There was also a faint smell of sewage in their room. After I left an excellent review on paper that the manager gave me and we checked out, my daughter told me that sewage had somehow leaked onto her suitcase and made it and some of her clothes smell bad. I also didn’t like that I had to go through the other room to use the bathroom.
Dear White, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the décor, friendly staff, location, and breakfast, and that having a suite of rooms worked well for your family. We apologise for the issues you experienced with the room your comments are very important to us, and we will review our room assignments and facilities to prevent similar situations in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back. Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear White, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the décor, friendly staff, location, and breakfast, and that having a suite of rooms worked well for your family. We apologise … Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery nice staff, very well located, very pretty. Excellent value for money. Totally recommended.
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Dear Serge, Thank you for your review! We are thrilled you enjoyed our central location, charming atmosphere, and found great value in your stay. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we would love to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Serge, Thank you for your review! We are thrilled you enjoyed our central location, charming atmosphere, and found great value in your stay. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we would love to welcome you back again soon! War… Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIf a reasonably-priced comfortable stay in the heart of Stone Town is required, the Sheba Boutique Hotel is worth a stay. The staff are wonderful and the breakfast is good with delicious coffee. Rooms are understandably a little small but clean. Climbing the narrow stairs could be a problem for some but help with luggage is readily offered. Thanks again to all who made our stay most pleasant.
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Dear Brian, Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the warm atmosphere, friendly hospitality, and our delicious breakfast. It's wonderful to know you felt so comfortable with us. We would be thrilled to welcome you back! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Brian, Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the warm atmosphere, friendly hospitality, and our delicious breakfast. It's wonderful to know you felt so comfortable with us. We would be thrilled to welco… Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCentral in the City, very nice staff, great breakfast
No internet in the morning, long check-in time
Dear Wunderlich, Thank you for choosing us for your first night in Zanzibar. We are glad you appreciated our central location, friendly staff, and great breakfast. We hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Wunderlich, Thank you for choosing us for your first night in Zanzibar. We are glad you appreciated our central location, friendly staff, and great breakfast. We hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon! Warm rega… Show more
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast, the location and the friendly staff!!
The WiFi was poor and there wasn’t any clean service for 2 nights stay.
Dear Μαριάνθη, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted you enjoyed our breakfast, central location, and friendly staff. We appreciate your feedback regarding the WiFi, and please know we are actively working on improving the connection for a better guest experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Μαριάνθη, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted you enjoyed our breakfast, central location, and friendly staff. We appreciate your feedback regarding the WiFi, and please know we are actively working on improving th… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make my stay as pleasant as possible. The room's design and interior decoration are authentic, with beautiful materials and craftsmanship throughout.
Dear Thierry, Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the authentic charm of Stone Town along with the comfort and welcoming atmosphere. Our team takes great pride in providing friendly service and creating a memorable experience, your kind words mean a lot. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Thierry, Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the authentic charm of Stone Town along with the comfort and welcoming atmosphere. Our team takes great pride in providing friendly service and creating a memorab… Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is excellent. In the heart of the historical Stone Town, the staff very friendly, the room (with a balcony) very nice, the bathroom way above average (spotshine clean, spacious, very good water pressure). Good breakfast.
The only thing is it was quite noisy in the room (very thin walls)
Dear Zofia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay in the heart of historic Stone Town, and that you found the room, bathroom, and breakfast to your liking. Our team is delighted to have made your visit special with their friendly service. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Zofia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay in the heart of historic Stone Town, and that you found the room, bathroom, and breakfast to your liking. Our team is delighted to have made you… Show more
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewShaba Boutique Hotel has a warm and welcoming ambiance, especially if you're not a fan of hotel chains and prefer more of a homestay atmosphere. The overall vibe makes for a peaceful and memorable stay if you're looking for a relaxing, slow-paced experience. The location is great for exploring the local Stone Town area.
The Wi-Fi was down during my entire stay, which was just one day. While this was inconvenient, it may not be fair to hold it against them, as it operates more like a homestay. One thing to note is that the property is located inside the Stone Town area with no direct access for cars, which sometimes requires you to carry your luggage and walk to find transport—something many guests might not enjoy.
Dear Sujesh Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the warm and welcoming ambiance and appreciated the peaceful, authentic atmosphere. Our central location is indeed ideal for exploring the charm of Stone Town. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the Wi-Fi during your stay and appreciate your understanding regarding our unique setting within the historic town, which offers an authentic experience but sometimes requires a short walk. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable visit! Warm regards, The Team at Shaba Boutique Hotel
Dear Sujesh Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the warm and welcoming ambiance and appreciated the peaceful, authentic atmosphere. Our central location is indeed ideal for exploring the char… Show more