Hostel 197

2.0 star property

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Reception
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory | Exterior detail
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $96
$75 nightly
$96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

Explore the area

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

Room options

Shared Dormitory

  • 80 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

With a stay at Hostel 197 in Nungwi, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. .This hostel is 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 54 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bobo Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostel 197

Hostel 197 offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. 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 showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hostel 197 has a restaurant on site.

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number NR.A.182049.2025

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property