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Shaba Boutique Hotel vs Al-Minar Hotel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
Shaba Boutique Hotel and Al-Minar Hotel in Zanzibar: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Zanzibar — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Shaba Boutique Hotel (64.33/100) and Al-Minar Hotel (63.77/100) are separated by just 0.56 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Shaba Boutique Hotel
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Choose Al-Minar Hotel
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Shaba Boutique Hotel | Al-Minar Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 85.30 |
| Value | 50.00 | 62.55 |
| Location | 65.07 | 56.21 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 63.80 |
| Services | 30.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 64.33 | 63.77 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Reputation by 3.5 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Al-Minar Hotel takes Value by 12.55 points — noticeably ahead.
Location: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Location by 8.86 points — noticeably ahead.
Comfort: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Comfort by 17 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Al-Minar Hotel takes Services by 10 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Shaba Boutique Hotel
EUR 64
Small Double Room
Al-Minar Hotel
EUR 52
Standard Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Shaba Boutique Hotel
Family rooms
Only Al-Minar Hotel
Airport shuttleFacilities for disabled guestsRoom service