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Shaba Boutique Hotel vs Zava House Stone town
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
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Shaba Boutique Hotel and Zava House Stone town in Zanzibar: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
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 Zava House Stone town (61.84/100) are separated by just 2.49 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 Zava House 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 | Zava House Stone town |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 87.40 |
| Value | 50.00 | 77.89 |
| Location | 65.07 | 60.29 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 16.40 |
| Services | 30.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 64.33 | 61.84 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Reputation by 1.4 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Zava House Stone town takes Value by 27.89 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Location by 4.78 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: Shaba Boutique Hotel takes Comfort by 64.4 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Zava House Stone town takes Services by 10 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Shaba Boutique Hotel
EUR 64
Small Double Room
Zava House Stone town
EUR 28
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Family roomsFree WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Shaba Boutique Hotel
Wifi in all areas
Only Zava House Stone town
Airport shuttleFree parkingPet friendly