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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

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9.4Excellent · 352

ZHC House No. 67 Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar City · Map ·

“Beautiful property located in the center of town, easy access to sites. Very friendly and attentive staff, great rooms with a wonderful...” · 10.0, Sat 29 Aug

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeParking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Free Parking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Non-smoking roomsAir conditioning24-hour front deskRestaurant

Location 9.8Excellent location

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What guests say

9.4

Excellent
352 verified reviews

Cleanliness9.2

Service9.9

Location9.8

Room Quality9.2

Amenities8.2

Value for Money9.2

Food and Beverage9.8

Overall Experience9.8

In short. The room was perfect, very clean and had everything we needed.

louise, United Kingdom · Solo10.0

Tue 13 Oct Beautiful stay in stone town right in the heart of it + Everything! Beautiful property! − … nothing

Paulina, South Africa · Couple10.0

Mon 12 Oct The charm of this boutique hotel, well considered interior design. We had the most beautiful and spacious room. The atte + Beautiful design and attention to detail.

Maria Francisca, PT · Solo10.0

Mon 12 Oct + Beautiful building, beautifully restored, in a perfect location. − Nothing

Gabriele, AU10.0

Sun 11 Oct We all loved it! + Great Location. Breakfast was sensational with a lot of homemade items. Hotel was beautifully appointed and the staff were always so helpful. − The the wifi connection could have been better.

Abu Dana, OM · Couple10.0

Sun 11 Oct Good stay + Everything − No swimming pool available

Inès, United Arab Emirates · Couple9.0

Sun 30 Aug Lovely stay at the Neela + Lovely property, very well located, a short walk from the meeting points for excursions and all the popular areas to see. The room was big, clean and modern, the breakfast had limited choice but great quality. We really enjoyed our stay.

Jurgen, United States · Family10.0

Sat 29 Aug We felt at home. + Beautiful property located in the center of town, easy access to sites. Very friendly and attentive staff, great rooms with a wonderful atmosphere. The dining experience both for breakfast and dinner was fanastic!

Anna, United Arab Emirates · Family9.0

Thu 20 Aug A hidden gem of a hotel in a great central location + Rustic yet chic and trendy Love the white wash and wood with plants Well thought thru rooms- love the designs and use of space − Open toilet with no privacy can potentially be a little embarrassing depending on who you travel with.

Tanya, United Arab Emirates · Couple6.0

Wed 19 Aug Great location for Stone Town + The property is in the center of Stone Town close to shops, boats and Freddie Mercury’s home. The staff are all lovely and eager to please. The hotel is very clean. The breakfast is very nice and they have good coffee. − The rooms are very small with the bathroom open and just behind a wall (including toilet). I do think it is very expensive for room size. It’s European prices.

Gemma, United Kingdom · Couple7.0

Tue 18 Aug + Really friendly staff and nice clean rooms. − The open-plan layout meant there was very little privacy in the bathroom, and switching on the toilet light during the night unfortunately woke my partner. Check-in was also delayed due to an...

Questions

What time is check-in?From 02:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Can my child stay?Children welcome

Are pets allowed?No

Is there parking?{'selfParking': True, 'free': True, 'chargeMode': 'free', 'feeAmount': None, 'feePeriod': None, 'location': None, 'reser

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About the hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in 5-star luxury at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town. Each room is elegantly furnished with modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Exceptional Services

Experience top-notch services at this hotel with a 24-hour front desk, concierge assistance, and a tour desk to help you make the most of your stay. Enjoy the convenience of room service and currency exchange during your visit.

Prime Location

Located just steps away from Stone Town Beach, this hotel is also close to key attractions like Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. Don't miss the chance to explore Zanzibar from this ideal base.

Book now to elevate your stay at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town.

Good to know

Check inFrom 02:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check outBefore 11:30 AM

Children and cotsWelcome

PetsNot allowed

Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}

Managed byNot Available

Before you go

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A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

Paid to the government of Tanzania, not to us 5 things travellers pay or do themselves: visa, insurance, taxes, fees. Tap to see.

These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child

Who
Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.

Where
inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz (mainland) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz (Zanzibar) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free

Who
Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.

Where
afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry

Who
Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.

Where
visa.immigration.go.tz

When
Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)

Who
Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.

Where
Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority

When
At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba

Who
Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).

Where
Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries

When
On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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