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Sat Dec 16 2023, 2 mins

4 Reasons You Should Book a Boutique Hotel this Summer!

While planning your travels some of the decisions you have to make revolve around the perfect location, modern and comfortable amenities, helpful staff, and picturesque surroundings. If you want to have a memorable stay and elevate your experience, choose a boutique hotel.

Here are some of our reasons why!

1. Embrace the Luxury Lifestyle (with Affordable Pricing)

Boutique hotels offer customised service, that is very unique. Their chain hotel counterparts can't compete with the personalised service, staff efficiency and ability to provide you with whatever you need. Not only is the decor and ambience bespoke, but oftentimes, their travel reviews are also incredible due to the insight into local life they provide. Their prices may also be similar to or slightly higher than chain hotel bookings, but you are truly paying for a one-of-a-kind experience that you are unlikely to have anywhere else.

The Zubeida has a five-star rating on Trip Advisor and 9.2 on booking.com, winning numerous awards over the years due to traveller satisfaction.

2. Unique theme and style

Boutique hotels aren't restricted to a particular style, colour theme and vibe as chain hotels. They embrace their locality, offer distinctive services and are charming and quirky.

Our upscale, customised decor is different in every villa and reflects the hard work and talent of local artists and carpenters, enhancing the family's vision. As a small family-owned business, the Zubeida, like most boutique hotels, boasts high-quality furniture, wifi and even has a digital nomad workstation in each room if you're ploughing through some work on your vacation, or having a working vacation.

3. Better support with a personal touch

Travelling somewhere new can feel overwhelming at times, especially if you are unfamiliar with the language and layout. Boutique hotels offer services that often go beyond the call of duty. You may also meet the owner there, and make some new friends while you're enjoying the hospitality.

The Zubeida staff will help you set up excursions, direct you to the best places to eat and help you make reservations and organise transport too! They are kind, conscientious and always willing to lend a helping hand. They're all locals, speak excellent English and are able to decipher what you need, sometimes even before you know you need it!

4. Unbeatable locations and services

Boutique hotels have the luxury of choosing off the beaten path places to host guests. They're often in peak places in your chosen destination and have remarkable views, food, and atmosphere.

The Zubeida is right on one of the world's most beautiful beaches: Diani. Crystal waters, soft sand and water sports galore. You can have your meals by the pool, in your Villa or even at our onsite restaurant. You can drive down to the airport in 10 minutes and also catch a boat to go snorkel, paddleboard or scuba dive.

Our renowned chefs create delectable meals from the freshest ingredients that range from seafood, white and red meat, vegetarian, vegan and even gluten-free food! Immerse yourself in local culture, and cuisines and have an incredible vacation with your loved ones.

Boutique hotels are truly the crème de la crème of the hospitality industry, with outstanding service, staff, location and charm. What boutique hotel has caught your eye?