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Shaba Boutique Hotel vs Malindi Guest House
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
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Shaba Boutique Hotel and Malindi Guest House in Zanzibar: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
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 Malindi Guest House (62.2/100) are separated by just 2.13 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
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Choose Malindi Guest House
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Shaba Boutique Hotel | Malindi Guest House |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 71.30 |
| Value | 50.00 | 94.72 |
| Location | 65.07 | 64.61 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 11.80 |
| Services | 30.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 64.33 | 62.2 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Reputation by 17.5 points — clearly ahead.
Value: Malindi Guest House takes Value by 44.72 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Dead heat on Location — less than a point apart.
Comfort: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Comfort by 69 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Malindi Guest House takes Services by 10 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Shaba Boutique Hotel
EUR 64
Small Double Room
Malindi Guest House
EUR 7
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Family roomsFree WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Shaba Boutique Hotel
Wifi in all areas
Only Malindi Guest House
Free parkingPet friendlyRestaurant