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Shaba Boutique Hotel vs Tembo Palace Hotel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
Shaba Boutique Hotel and Tembo Palace Hotel in Zanzibar: neck and neck, shaped by two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
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 Tembo Palace Hotel (64.88/100) are separated by just 0.55 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Shaba Boutique Hotel
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Choose Tembo Palace Hotel
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Shaba Boutique Hotel | Tembo Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 89.50 |
| Value | 50.00 | 45.78 |
| Location | 65.07 | 57.06 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 81.00 |
| Services | 30.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 64.33 | 64.88 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Dead heat on Reputation — less than a point apart.
Value: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Value by 4.22 points — slightly ahead.
Location: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Location by 8.01 points — noticeably ahead.
Comfort: Dead heat on Comfort — less than a point apart.
Services: Tembo Palace Hotel takes Services by 20 points — clearly ahead.
Price
Shaba Boutique Hotel
EUR 64
Small Double Room
Tembo Palace Hotel
EUR 73
Superior Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Family roomsFree WifiWifi in all areas
Only Shaba Boutique Hotel
Non-smoking rooms
Only Tembo Palace Hotel
3 swimming poolsAirport shuttleFree parkingRestaurantRoom service