Shaba Boutique Hotel, Zanzibar
Overview
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of a beach, the 4-star Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar offers rooms with views of the city. This smoke-free hotel is located in a tourist area, in proximity to Forodhani Park.
Location
The hotel is nestled right in the centre of Zanzibar, 4.7 km from Nakupenda Beach and a mere 550 metres from Hamamni Persian Baths. From the accommodation it will take merely 13 minutes to walk to The Peace Memorial Museum.
Kiwengwa bus station is also a few moments from this Zanzibar hotel. The distance to Kisauni airport is 10 km.
Rooms
Coffee/tea making machines along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels are provided in each of the air-conditioned rooms at the Shaba Zanzibar. Guests will find hairdryers and bath sheets in bathrooms fitted with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Eat & Drink
Also, this Zanzibar property features a lounge bar. The Seyyida Rooftop Restaurant with international cuisine is located 350m from the hotel.
Leisure & Business
Recreation facilities at the Shaba include various recreational opportunities and a garden.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Spice TourTake a guided tour of the hotel garden and learn about the different herbs and spices grown here, including cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Swahili Cooking ClassJoin the chef for a hands-on cooking experience and learn how to prepare traditional Swahili dishes like biryani and pilau.
Sunset YogaRelax and unwind with a sunset yoga class on the rooftop terrace, overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Henna PaintingGet a traditional henna tattoo painted on your hands by a local artist, using natural ingredients.
Traditional Music and Dance PerformanceBe entertained by a live performance of Swahili music and dance by local artists right in the hotel's courtyard.
Coffee CeremonyLearn about the traditional coffee-making process in Zanzibar and enjoy a cup of locally brewed coffee while watching the roasting and grinding of the beans.
- Arabic Calligraphy Workshop
- Marine Life Talk
- Organic Gardening
- Batik Workshop
- African Beading Workshop
- Kite Making Workshop
- Swahili Language Class
- Wine Tasting
Location
* Located in Stone Town's historical center, near the Sultan's Palace, Old Fort, and House of Wonders. * The bright neighborhood offers access to Forodhani Gardens food market, cultural attractions like the Palace Museum and Anglican Cathedral, and shopping in the Soko Muhogo craft market. * Jaws Corner, Kiduthi Spice Farm, and the Darajani Street market area cater to history enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
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