The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Bar (on property)
Beach
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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66 & 67 Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, 238877
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 54-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town, you're just a quick walk from Marahubi Palace. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 250 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 54-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 100.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.31 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 100.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number Z0000079617
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Neela Boutique Hotel
The Neela Boutique Stone Town
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Hotel
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Zanzibar Town
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, food, location, design!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no pool and aircon was only in room, possibly in the resto downstairs, but in no common areas. Lovely staff, good food, nice decor and art. Lots of stairs. Airport shuttle was reasonable and good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay. The people were amazing and roof top restaurant was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suhaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never disappoints! Consistent with great food and high end accommodation for stone town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

latasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean good food & Every one was very helpful & Nice I will always book with Neela when in stone town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooftop bar with food . Clean property in centre of stone town , walking distance to tourist sites . Stunning hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little boutique hotel with great charm & welcoming staff. Perfect rooftop bar & restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

edna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and staff responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attentive staff. Great food. Fabulous roof top bar & restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Totally beautiful hotel - the food, decor and how modern it is. A pure gem within Stonetown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Great staff and good food! 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Stonetown!

Fantastic stay! Such a lovely gem tucked away in a convenient and easy-to-access location. Staff was so friendly and helpful, rooms effortlessly embody understated luxury, and the restaurant, Breadfruit, is divine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kingsley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suhaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Friendly staff that went over and beyond to make us happy and make our stay memorable, simple but beautiful decor, lovely rooms, amazing shower with lots of pressure which is exactly what you need after a long trip of after exploring stone town and the food… my oh my… it’s delicious! I have found my favorite hotel in stone town after many many years!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the unique blend of traditional and contemporary design which takes you back in time yet in the present. The staff are also so friendly and warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neela Boutique was an amazing property located in Stone Town. From the staff, to the food, to the room….everything was perfect. You will definitely love it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lakeshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The team at the Neela were the best! It felt like a home away from home. Kudos to the staff who were attentive and accommodating during our stay. Looking forward to staying again on my return to Zanzibar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

When tradition and 21st century blends

Great ambiance - great food - great team in the hotel - fascinating location - awesome room and excellent WifFi .. go stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic while Exceeding Expectations

Very welcoming service and nice rooms that exceeded our expectations. The rooftop dining for dinner was a special treat with a nice selection and excellent quality. A fine choice if you want to stay in Stone Town and have an authentic Zanzibar experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful, including but by no means limited to: Tatu, Pendael, Pili, Ayubu, Zainaband Celestine. The room and facilities are beautiful and well kept. Rooftop restaurant/bar is a wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Taj

Not only is this a beautiful hotel with wonderful amenities and rooms... It's the staff that makes the difference. They were great and I appreciate everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous luxury hotel in the heart of stone town. The staff was incredible and went out of their way to ensure our stay was memorable. The hotel was exceptionally clean. The food and drinks are amazing. We could walk everywhere including markets, hurumzi, and forodhani gardens. Thank you to all the wonderful staff who made us want to come back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Farai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the design language of the hotel. Very unique. Beautiful rooms. I didn't like the food though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neela was amazing! The staff were so so kind and truly made this an unforgettable experience. Special shout out to Salim and Elizabeth who were especially thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stop looking and just book at the Neela. It’s perfect. We were so comfortable, the food was fantastic, and the staff friendly and professional. I will definitely be recommending to all of my friends. Thank you!