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Shaba Boutique Hotel vs Hiliki House
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
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Shaba Boutique Hotel and Hiliki House in Zanzibar: a real contest, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
Shaba Boutique Hotel edges this one out (classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value). But Hiliki House has its own appeal if priorities shift.
If you only remember one thing
Shaba Boutique Hotel edges ahead at 64.33/100 versus 61.03/100 — a 3.3-point gap. Enough to notice, not enough to dismiss Hiliki House.
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 Hiliki House
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Shaba Boutique Hotel | Hiliki House |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 83.20 |
| Value | 50.00 | 81.43 |
| Location | 65.07 | 61.69 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 15.20 |
| Services | 30.00 | 35.00 |
| Overall | 64.33 | 61.03 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Reputation by 5.6 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Hiliki House takes Value by 31.43 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Location by 3.38 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Comfort by 65.6 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Hiliki House takes Services by 5 points — slightly ahead.
Price
Shaba Boutique Hotel
EUR 64
Small Double Room
Hiliki House
EUR 24
Double Room with Private External Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Family roomsFree WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Shaba Boutique Hotel
Wifi in all areas
Only Hiliki House
Free parkingPrivate Parking