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Shaba Boutique Hotel vs Spice Palace Hotel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
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Shaba Boutique Hotel and Spice Palace Hotel in Zanzibar: a real contest, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Moderate confidence
Spice Palace Hotel edges this one out (classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value). But Shaba Boutique Hotel has its own appeal if priorities shift.
If you only remember one thing
Spice Palace Hotel edges ahead at 71.77/100 versus 64.33/100 — a 7.44-point gap. Enough to notice, not enough to dismiss Shaba Boutique Hotel.
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 Spice Palace Hotel
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Shaba Boutique Hotel | Spice Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 83.90 |
| Value | 50.00 | 73.85 |
| Location | 65.07 | 60.88 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 79.40 |
| Services | 30.00 | 55.00 |
| Overall | 64.33 | 71.77 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Reputation by 4.9 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Spice Palace Hotel takes Value by 23.85 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Location by 4.19 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Comfort by 1.4 points — slightly ahead.
Services: Spice Palace Hotel takes Services by 25 points — clearly ahead.
Price
Shaba Boutique Hotel
EUR 64
Small Double Room
Spice Palace Hotel
EUR 35
Single Room with Private Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Family roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Spice Palace Hotel
1 swimming poolAirport shuttleFitness centerRestaurantRoom service