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Shaba Boutique Hotel vs Vuga Hostel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
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Shaba Boutique Hotel and Vuga Hostel in Zanzibar: a real contest, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
Shaba Boutique Hotel edges this one out (classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value). But Vuga Hostel has its own appeal if priorities shift.
If you only remember one thing
Shaba Boutique Hotel edges ahead at 64.33/100 versus 61.18/100 — a 3.15-point gap. Enough to notice, not enough to dismiss Vuga Hostel.
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 Vuga Hostel
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
Score comparison
| Dimension | Shaba Boutique Hotel | Vuga Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 76.87 |
| Value | 50.00 | 91.67 |
| Location | 65.07 | 60.29 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 16.60 |
| Services | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| Overall | 64.33 | 61.18 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Reputation by 11.93 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Vuga Hostel takes Value by 41.67 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Location by 4.78 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Comfort by 64.2 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Dead heat on Services — less than a point apart.
Price
Shaba Boutique Hotel
EUR 64
Small Double Room
Vuga Hostel
EUR 11
Economy Twin Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Shaba Boutique Hotel
Family rooms
Only Vuga Hostel
Airport shuttle