Name: Hostel 197
Address: Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Tanzania, Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Rating: 9.5

Hostel 197

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About this property

Prime Location: Hostel 197 in Nungwi offers a 4-minute walk to Nungwi Beach and is 61 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Nearby attractions include Kichwele Forest Reserve (42 km) and Mangapwani Coral Cave (40 km). Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a private beach area, fitness centre, garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, hairdryers, showers, terraces, balconies, and garden or pool views. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor fireplace, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves African, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Korean, Mexican, Seafood, sushi, Russian, Asian, and Latin American cuisines. Breakfast is continental, and meals include brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Triple Room with Garden View 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
Quadruple Room with Bathroom 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed
Double Room with Balcony 1 large double bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 double bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 double bed
Double or Twin Room with Balcony 2 single beds or 1 large double bed
Double Room 1 large double bed
Family Room with Bathroom 6 large double beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jugoslav

Greece

“I had a wonderful stay at Hostel 197. From the moment I arrived, I felt genuinely welcomed. The staff were amazing—friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist with anything I needed. A special mention goes to the owner, who truly goes out of...”

Marino

Ghana

“I enjoyed the night swimming unlike other facilities where the pool closed early.”

Kristel

Netherlands

“I only stayed for 1 night but the whole team does everything to make your stay comfortable. I liked that they asked for direct feedback since they just opened. Beautiful place.”

Izu

United Kingdom

“The staff were so friendly Food was great Spacious rooms”

Hazel

South Africa

“I loved almost everything about my stay at Hostel 197. The vibe of the place was amazing — relaxed, friendly and just full of good energy that made me feel at home right away. The people were great, the staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and...”

Marta

United Kingdom

“There is a general super friendly atmosphere that makes you want to chill there all day! The staff is very cool and the pool is just amazing! I absolutely recommend it.”

Lidya

Uganda

“I love how the Property is clean, very great and welcoming staff, that made my stay feel like Home. Great location easy beach access like 5 to 10min by Foot. Safe and very secure and definitely great value for money and budget friendly. Would...”

Annika

Austria

“Very pretty hostel in a perfect location! Breakfast was also nice! Always fresh water to take for free and good coffee”

Johanna

Germany

“The hostel was absolutely incredible — a real 11/10! Definitely the best hostel I stayed at in Zanzibar. The staff were extremely friendly, and the owner did everything possible to make guests feel completely at home. The whole atmosphere was very...”

Charlotte

Germany

“I stayed at Hostel 197 in Zanzibar, and it was genuinely one of the best hostels I’ve ever been to. The staff were incredibly friendly, and I was welcomed with a complimentary drink as soon as I arrived. Every afternoon there were beach volleyball...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
African • Chinese • Indian • Italian • Korean • Mexican • Seafood • Sushi • Russian • Asian • Latin American
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.