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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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Boating
Lobby sitting area
Double Room
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Desk chair
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Desk chair
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Desk chair
Wardrobe
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Desk chair
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Desk chair
Wardrobe
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Shoki Shoki Guest House puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Jaw's Corner and The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and locker space. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Stone Town hostel include St. Joseph's Cathedral and House of Wonders.
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What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Shoki Shoki Guest House

Hostel in Zanzibar Town with a 24-hour front desk
Shoki Shoki Guest House offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This Zanzibar Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Shoki Shoki Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Shoki Shoki Guest House?

Yep, Shoki Shoki Guest House is a short 4-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling. You can also find boat tours.

How much does it cost to stay at Shoki Shoki Guest House?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shoki Shoki Guest House on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$85.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shoki Shoki Guest House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Shoki Shoki Guest House is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shoki Shoki Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shoki Shoki Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shoki Shoki Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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 traveller

Travelled 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