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Shoki Shoki Guest House

2.0 star property
Hostel in Zanzibar Town with a 24-hour front desk
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Double Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Soho Muhogo, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 25555
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Shoki Shoki Guest House is next to Jaw's Corner and The Ancient Door of Stone Town. This 5-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
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What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Shoki Shoki Guest House

Hostel in Zanzibar Town with a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Shoki Shoki Guest House enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 15 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with access to locker space and luggage storage.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include ceiling fans, hair dryers, and desks. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town Zanzibar Town
Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Shoki Shoki Guest House?

This hostel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from House of Wonders and The Ancient Door of Stone Town, and within a short walk of Old Fort. You'll also find Shangani Beach and Forodhani Gardens less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Shoki Shoki Guest House?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Shoki Shoki Guest House feature a casino on the premises?

No, Shoki Shoki Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Shoki Shoki Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Shoki Shoki Guest House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Shoki Shoki Guest House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Shoki Shoki Guest House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Shoki Shoki Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shoki Shoki Guest House though service animals are welcome.

Does Shoki Shoki Guest House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from Shoki Shoki Guest House?

The closest major airport to Shoki Shoki Guest House is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.8 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Shoki Shoki Guest House?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Shoki Shoki Guest House.

Shoki Shoki Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mathilde

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Seonil

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyeonmin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024