Room was very small. Just barely fit the double bed. Name banner outside the guest house is shoki shoki hostel and it did feel like a hostel and not a guest house.

Good location to explore stone town and to close to sea side for night market and exploring. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was at another venue but absolutely delicious.

Stayed in August 2025

very convenient location (once you learn how to get around stone town). nice comfortable rooms. Very good deal.

Stayed in September 2025

Maybe breakfast at the other location should be more affordable since the price paid here with a shared bathroom.

Rooms confortable, right in the center, very clean.

Stayed in August 2025

While I was booking on the app it said it was a guest house, but on ground it actually is a hostel, maybe they should just specify on that

Helpful and kind staff,the location is superb.Security top notch.

Stayed in August 2025

Although a mosquito net was provided for the double bed, no mosquito nets were provided for the childrens’ bunk beds - not ideal!

Simple, clean accommodation in a great location.

Stayed in August 2025

There is no common area to hang out in so it is just your room and the shared toilet/showers. It can be a bit noisy at weird hours of the night/morning. If you have mobility issues, the stairs are very steep - the staff will help with your bags, but you still need to be comfortable going up/down them.

It was very nicely located in the heart of the old town by Jaws Corner. The staff were friendly and I was able to check out before office hours. The room and facilities were clean and comfortable. It’s great if you’re looking for a simple place to sleep in the centre of the old town.

Stayed in August 2025

The bathroom smelt of damp but that has been the case in most mid budget hotels and guest houses in Tanzania and Zanzibar. We were on the top floor and the stairs were very steep.

The room was spacious and functional. The location was right in heart of Stone Town. Good security at entrance. We were able to leave our bags after check out.

Stayed in August 2025

Payment of the activities was not clear. We ended up paying more with a different staff than what was earlier agreed with another staff. Also, one ends up paying more in Tanzanian Shillings of which we were never given the exchange rate used.

It’s in the vicinity of Stone Town so one can walk around.

Stayed in July 2025

There was a mouse in my room one morning but I don’t think that was the hotel’s fault

Location is great and rooms are comfortable! The staff (Upendo and Karen) were great too. We

Stayed in July 2025

At the heart of Stone town an amazing place at the maze of wonderful stone town

Stayed in July 2025

Short Walking distance to all the aquariums and the beach.

Stayed in July 2025

Central Stone Town location

Stayed in June 2025

Direct environment bit empty , doesnot offer much turism things.

Nice resort location !

Stayed in May 2025

Accommodating both females and males in the same room.

staffs, location, cleanliness, value of money.

Stayed in March 2025

Close to the office

Stayed in February 2025

The location was very good right in the middle of stone town.

Stayed in January 2025

AC and a fan in the room <3 bathrooms are clean. Shower pressure good with warm water. Location is good but not accessible via car so you must walk like 1-2 mins to the hostel.

Stayed in January 2025

Cleaning could be better

Very good location in the city center. AC in the room was the must have ! Reception staff nice

Stayed in February 2025

Make sure you wear earplugs, the narrow street outside can be quite loud.

Hostel was clean and had surprisingly soft sheets on the bed. Staff were nice and attentive.

Stayed in December 2024

There is no space to sit and just relax. There are some chairs on the first level but it is too hot.

They have water available for guest. The water tank has 2 options, 1 was icy cold, which was great in the Zanzibar heat, and the other was boiling hot, which I loved because I could use it for tea. The staff help with your bags, which is amazing and needed considering how steep the stairs are. Very clean space :)

Stayed in January 2025

Stairs were very steep which made it a bit uncomfortable carrying all our luggage to the room (but you can ask for help). The room was quite small and dark, and overall the place wasn't the cleanest.

Good location, staff is very friendly and let us store our luggage during the day and use the communal space for a couple of hours before we left for the airport. We really appreciated the fact that we had an air-conditioning in the room - it makes all the difference! It was also nice that they offer great breakfast for a reasonable price in the main Shoki Shoki hotel building. Overall it was exactly what we needed for 1 night in Stone Town.

Stayed in January 2025

In the very Centre, quiet, friendly personel

Stayed in December 2024

There could be a little more space dedicated to socializing. Another thing not particularly related to the hostel is that everyone will try to sell you their tours, which frankly are very much overpriced allover Zanzibar. (e.g., 30$ for a 20-minute boat ride, plus everyone will ask for tips even if they did not provide any service to you.)

I got there early in the morning after my flight into Zanzibar, and the night shift guy let me check in immediately so I could take a shower and rest for a bit. They have a water dispenser - a real life saver. The dorm beds are quite comfortable and everything is super clean including bathrooms and showers. They also offer help getting your luggage up and down the very steep stairs (don't try it yourself). There is also a kitchen upstairs which is nice but doesn't offer much in terms of amenities. For a few days it is sufficient though. The place is located in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the old town.

Stayed in December 2024

The noisy passers-by. Makes it had to sleep

Perfect location

Stayed in December 2024