Hostel 197

Hostel with outdoor pool, near Nungwi Beach

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At Hostel 197, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a garden.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a decorative wall hanging, and a window with a view.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A bunk bed room with wooden ladders, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Shared Dormitory

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a decorative wall hanging, and a window with a view.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and three wall-mounted decorative plates.

Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, 73107

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Horse Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 97 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Che Bar Zanzibar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hostel 197

  • At Hostel 197, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed January-December
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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Hostel 197 Reviews

8.6

Excellent

10

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The location was excellent and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. It was a really enjoyable experience and I’d happily stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Can’t recommend this hostel enough… almost felt like home away from home. Beautiful clean and such a friendly place to spend few days.. loved the restaurant and all the food options. Chef Saad is very passionate about his cooking. The tours offered here are all amazing… great way to break ice. The location is unbeatable… walk down 2 min and you are on the beach!!!absolutely loved this place! My first hostel experience and I was told that they set the bar really high. So if available don’t wait a sec… book it!
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6/10 Good

La chambre est spacieuse et agréable, mais il manque quelques équipements pratiques pour ranger ses affaires. La salle de bain pourrait également être mieux aménagée : un petit pot ou support pour poser les brosses à dents serait appréciable. Enfin, une seule serviette est fournie ; il serait préférable d’en avoir une deuxième, notamment pour le visage. Le personnel est très aimable, attentionné et disponible. Un grand merci à Jojo pour son accueil chaleureux et son aide à chaque besoin ou question. Une personne vraiment très serviable et agréable ! L’ambiance du lieu est très agréable et conviviale. L’établissement propose de nombreuses activités ainsi que des soirées, ce qui permet de profiter pleinement du séjour.
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8/10 Very good