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Hostel 197

Property class: 2

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Reception
A wooden vanity with a mirror, a vase with cotton plants, and a bottle.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and decorative wall art.
A group of people sitting on wooden benches under a thatched roof, with a rustic wooden interior and a visible menu board.
A wooden porch with a thatched roof, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Explore the area

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Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, 73107
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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 Single Bed

About the area

Nungwi

At Hostel 197 you'll be 0.4 km (0.3 mi) from Nungwi Beach and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Kendwa Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to volleyball. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this Nungwi hostel include Mnemba Island and Kiwengwa Beach.
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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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 97 min drive

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

Hostel 197 offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hostel 197. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nungwi hostel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hostel 197 offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • 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
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostel 197

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number NR.A.182049.2025

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hostel 197?

Yep, Hostel 197 is a short 5-minute walk from Nungwi Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga and volleyball.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel 197?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel 197 on 28 Oct 2026 start from AU$141, 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.

Does Hostel 197 have a pool?

Hostel 197 has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from January to December.

What makes Hostel 197 a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hostel 197.

Does Hostel 197 serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel 197?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hostel 197?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel 197?

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

Are pets allowed at Hostel 197?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hostel 197 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026