Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel

Name: The Neela Boutique Hotel
Address: Stone Town, Tanzania
Price range: From US$330 per person, per night

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The Neela Boutique Hotel

About The Neela Boutique Hotel

A dreamy boutique hideaway in the heart of Stone Town with superior dining & style.

A vision of white-washed walls, Arabian arches and minimalist decor, the Neela Hotel is the boutique bolthole Stone Town has been waiting for. Occupying a painstakingly-restored historical building in the centre of Stone Town, you couldn't be closer to the town's many delights, including the famous Forodhani Gardens. If you'd prefer to stay in, Neela serves up some mean cuisine including beautifully-presented seafood and salads. After a day spent meandering through Stone Town's endlessly fascinating alleyways and ancient structures, there's nowhere you'd rather be than the atmospheric rooftop terrace with one of Neela's signature cocktails in hand.

Stone Town , Tanzania

From $330 per person/per night

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The property

After entering Neela Hotel through grand Zanzibari doors, discover a serene setting that merges old and new with seamless aplomb. Dining takes centre stage at the Breadfruit Restaurant, which serves an array of locally-inspired dishes including the lobster brekkie bun in the morning and the Swahili seafood curry for dinner. Reserved only for guests, the Parlour Lounge offers light bites and specialty brews using the finest beans from Kenya and Tanzania. In the evenings, head for the Views Rooftop Bar for drinks surrounded by the flicker of candlelight.

The rooms

Under the guidance of interior designer, Nelly Levin, the rooms are all imbued with elements borrowed from Stone Town and enjoy a clean, uncluttered style. All 14 are afforded a King-size bed donning high thread count linens, well-equipped mini bars, smart TVs and aircon. The open-plan bathrooms are elegant and with bronzed hardware and rainfall showers, while the Superior rooms have a standalone bathtub as well. These rooms also enjoy a sitting area with a cushy indigo chair and pouffe, perfect for catching a little shut-eye.

Activities

The Neela enjoys a fabulous central location, ensuring sightseeing is as easy as can be. The hotel is just minutes from Forodhani Gardens and their iconic nightly food market, and you can also delve into the history of Stone Town at the ruins of the Old Fort, the House of Wonder, and the Palace Museum. For a fabulous day out, catch the ocean breeze and sail along the coast in a traditional dhow, then visit Prison Island and stop for a sandbank barbecue, before heading back to land to explore the wild and beautiful Jozani Forest.

Why we love it

Bucketloads of style, lip-smacking seafood, the central location... Could it be everything?

Insiders Tip

The restaurant is open to the public so be sure to check if it's looking busy - and make a reservation if so!

Something to think about

The hotel doesn't have much of a view apart from the streets and buildings around it, but it's central location more than makes up for it.

Plan your stay

How to book The Neela Boutique Hotel

How do I book The Neela Boutique Hotel ?

The Neela Boutique Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring The Neela Boutique Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at The Neela Boutique Hotel ?

Stays at The Neela Boutique Hotel start from around $330 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Tanzania

Stone Town

A time capsule in Zanzibar's capital with a head-turning maze of unique architecture and history.