Hostel 197

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Hostel 197
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Essential Facilities: Hostel 197 in Nungwi offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with showers, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Additional amenities include balconies, terraces, and outdoor furniture. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves African, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Korean, Mexican, Seafood, sushi, Russian, Asian, and Latin American cuisines. Breakfast is continental. Local Attractions: Nungwi Beach is a 4-minute walk away. Nearby points include Kichwele Forest Reserve (42 km) and Mangapwani Coral Cave (40 km). Scuba diving is available in the surroundings.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Free breakfast was amazing, and the staff were super friendly and helpful whenever you needed them, really recommend”
  • Kai
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This hostel is truly a hidden gem in the centre of Nungwi. After climbing Kili, it exceeded all expectations! the perfect balance between just relaxing and socialising with other travellers. The beach is only a couple of minutes’ walk away, where...”
  • Chirag
    Tanzania Tanzania
    “The atmosphere here is absolutely incredible — full of energy, good vibes, and a real sense of community. It’s without a doubt the best hostel in Zanzibar! From the staff to the activities, everything makes you feel welcome and part of something...”
  • Dina
    Singapore Singapore
    “Very good value for money and a few minutes walk from the beach. The private room was spacious and clean and shower was good. The pool area is nice and chill. The place is new plus the owner is very receptive to feedback so there’s a lot of...”
  • Igor
    Russia Russia
    “This is the best hostel in Nungwi, and I think it's much better than many star hotels. It's new, has spacious grounds, a pool, and a beach volleyball court. The host, Gokhan, goes out of his way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. He's...”
  • Sylvia
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything is was nice and it still new. Doesn't look like hostel, worth every penny and the host very friendly”
  • Natalia
    Spain Spain
    “This place is absolutely amazing, a true oasis in the middle of the village. The breakfast is delicious, and the staff make everything so easy and enjoyable. The beach is just a 5-minute walk away. I would definitely recommend it and would love to...”
  • Dorothy
    Kenya Kenya
    “The place was beautiful! Better than I expected. The location was fantastic. So close to all the facilities and near the beach.”
  • Chiara
    Italy Italy
    “We had a wonderful two-night stay at this new hostel and truly felt at home from the moment we arrived. Johnny and Gökhan were exceptional hosts—warm, attentive, and always ready to help. We even had an unexpected emergency during our stay, and...”
  • Viviana
    Germany Germany
    “We had a great stay – the staff was always friendly and attentive, everything was very clean, and the stylish interior felt welcoming. The food was delicious and the outdoor area with the pool, volleyball court and table soccer was a real...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • Chinese • Indian • Italian • Korean • Mexican • Seafood • Sushi • Russian • Asian • Latin American
    • 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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
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.