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Shaba Boutique Hotel vs Princess Salme Inn
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
Shaba Boutique Hotel and Princess Salme Inn 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 Princess Salme Inn (63.48/100) are separated by just 0.85 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 Princess Salme Inn
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Shaba Boutique Hotel | Princess Salme Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 78.29 |
| Value | 50.00 | 91.18 |
| Location | 65.07 | 64.74 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 14.40 |
| Services | 30.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 64.33 | 63.48 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Reputation by 10.51 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Princess Salme Inn takes Value by 41.18 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Dead heat on Location — less than a point apart.
Comfort: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Comfort by 66.4 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Princess Salme Inn takes Services by 10 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Shaba Boutique Hotel
EUR 64
Small Double Room
Princess Salme Inn
EUR 11
Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Family roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Princess Salme Inn
Airport shuttlePet friendly