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# Shoki Shoki Guest House

Travelers unwind with convenient laundry facilities while the knowledgeable staff shares insider tips about the best local experiences and hidden gems

## Photo gallery for Shoki Shoki Guest House

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town offers comfort and practical amenities. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi throughout the property. Secure luggage storage provides peace of mind, and the attentive 24-hour front desk staff is always available for assistance and recommendations.

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## Reviews

7.0

Good

## Popular amenities

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

£36

includes taxes & fees

20 Dec - 21 Dec

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2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

![Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100574000/100573975/95a941d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Free cots/infant beds 

Ceiling fan 

Hairdryer 

Free bottled water 

Daily housekeeping 

Desk chair 

Wardrobe 

- 86 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

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

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### Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Free cots/infant beds 

Ceiling fan 

Hairdryer 

Free bottled water 

Daily housekeeping 

Desk chair 

Wardrobe 

- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

### View all photos for Double Room

![Double Room | Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100574000/100573975/28dd597f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Double Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Free cots/infant beds 

Ceiling fan 

Private bathroom 

Hairdryer 

Free bottled water 

Daily housekeeping 

Desk chair 

- 108 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Basic Twin Room

![Basic Twin Room | Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100574000/100573975/a1eba302.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Basic Twin Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Free cots/infant beds 

Ceiling fan 

Hairdryer 

Free bottled water 

Daily housekeeping 

Desk chair 

Wardrobe 

- 86 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Single Bunk Bed

### View all photos for Quadruple Room

![Quadruple Room | Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100574000/100573975/69315b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Quadruple Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Free cots/infant beds 

Ceiling fan 

Private bathroom 

Hairdryer 

Free bottled water 

Daily housekeeping 

Desk chair 

- 269 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16280%2C39.18968&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KnS61Ts-efN8YQTSkz2vpcvnJ2U=)

Soho Muhogo, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 25555

#### 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 (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 located in Stone Town 

 Shoki Shoki Guest House provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

Other perks include: 

- A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage

Room features 

All guest rooms at Shoki Shoki Guest House boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Hairdryers and shampoo
- Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and ceiling fans

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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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

### Payment types at the property

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: 

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. 

### Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

### Property is also known as

Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town Zanzibar Town

Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

## Frequently asked questions

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## Reviews

## Shoki Shoki Guest House Reviews

7.0

### Good

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Staff & service

### 8.0

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

1

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

1

4 - Poor

1

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 4/10 Poor

#### Mathilde

10 Oct 2025

##### Mathilde

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Verified traveller

18 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

### 6/10 Okay

#### Seonil

23 Jan 2025

##### Seonil

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Hyeonmin

6 Jun 2024

##### Hyeonmin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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