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Shaba Boutique Hotel vs NOMAD Hostel Stone Town
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
Shaba Boutique Hotel and NOMAD Hostel Stone Town 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 NOMAD Hostel Stone Town (65.2/100) are separated by just 0.87 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 NOMAD Hostel Stone Town
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Shaba Boutique Hotel | NOMAD Hostel Stone Town |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 80.35 |
| Value | 50.00 | 92.93 |
| Location | 65.07 | 60.03 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 15.80 |
| Services | 30.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 64.33 | 65.2 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Reputation by 8.45 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: NOMAD Hostel Stone Town takes Value by 42.93 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Location by 5.04 points — noticeably ahead.
Comfort: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Comfort by 65 points — clearly ahead.
Services: NOMAD Hostel Stone Town takes Services by 20 points — clearly ahead.
Price
Shaba Boutique Hotel
EUR 64
Small Double Room
NOMAD Hostel Stone Town
EUR 8
Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
Facilities
Only Shaba Boutique Hotel
Family roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only NOMAD Hostel Stone Town
Airport shuttleBar crawlsCooking classDivingEvening entertainmentShuttle serviceTerraceTour or class about local culture