Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Hotels
8.6 (1827 reviews)
Shangani Street, Stone Town , Zanzibar City , TZ

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Laundry
Airport shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Fresh food and beverages
Cons:
Basic room quality
Cleanliness issues
Unsatisfactory value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
Some guests reported issues with cleanliness, mentioning a dust smell and basic upkeep.
Service
9.35
The staff received high praise for friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.39
Guests appreciated the beautiful location directly on the beach and in a tropical setting.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms were described as basic, with some mentioning discomfort due to hard mattresses.
Amenities
8.87
Amenities were considered adequate, though some guests felt there could be more comfort.
Value for Money
7.83
Guests felt the price did not match the quality experienced, comparing it to cheaper accommodations.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Dining experiences were generally positive, but some meals were described as mediocre.
Overall Experience
8.95
Guests had mixed feelings; some enjoyed their stay while others felt the hotel did not meet expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:25

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Stone Town

Convenient Location: Located just 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, Shoki Shoki House Stone Town offers easy access to popular attractions like House of Wonders and Sultan's Palace.

Comfortable Accommodation: The air-conditioned rooms are elegantly furnished and equipped with modern amenities, including free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Exceptional Services: With a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and room service, guests can enjoy a hassle-free experience throughout their stay.

Experience the best of Zanzibar City at Shoki Shoki House Stone Town. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1827 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

All good like always ! Very close to the beach, specious rooms and nice breakfasts, what else needed :)

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Janneth • family_with_children • tz
10
Pros:

I had a pleasant stay at Shoki Shoki Hotel in Zanzibar. The hotel has a lovely atmosphere and is a nice place to stay while exploring Zanzibar. Thank you to the staff for their hospitality. I would recommend it to anyone looking for accommodation in Zanzibar.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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MASB.UK • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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sharon • couple • za
5
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Samira • couple • fr
2
A fuir
Pros:

Le seul point positif était la proximité avec les rues commerçantes. … et encore le taxi ne peut pas accéder jusqu’à l’hôtel et celui-ci est mal indiqué.

Cons:

Chambre qui pue l’humidité avec une demi fenêtre qui donne sur un mur qui se trouve à 30 cm de la fenêtre . Nous avons pris cet hôtel uniquement pour le dernier jour car nous avions notre vol à minuit . Nous étions ravis de ne pas passer la nuit là bas … cela aurait été impossible avec cette odeur . 65 dollars pour prendre une douche et y poser nos bagages .
Douche d’ailleurs qui est mal jointée et du coup l’eau traverse au niveau des wc.
J’ai mis 2 car le personnel était sympa.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed Jaseem • couple • ae
1
awful
Pros:

the power went off when we checked in and came back after 5 hours. no power backup, it was completely dark and my phone was out of charge, laptop too. it was completely chaotic.

Cons:

the facilities, no lift, no power backup, asking for extra charges if we are using credit cards for payment

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • tz
10
Amazing one day stay in the old town
Pros:

Quick check in process, nice room, enough for 1 night stay in the town, Ac works fine and they served amazing breakfasts, Me I had english and my partner sweet option, both of them were very tasty and large in quantity.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Amelia • solo_traveller • tz
10
Pros:

Specious room, strong Ac, best location, close to all the attractions and the city beach. Very nice breakfast to be honest one of the best during my stay in Zanzibar. Definitely would stay here again!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • au
10
Great central location to explore Stone Town, very comfy and lovely staff
Pros:

Great location, great value

Cons:

All great

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Dace • couple • lv
4
I would recommend it solely for the location.
Pros:

Location is perfect.

Cons:

A very small room; practically no window. The electricity power went out for several hours (more than once). We checked in at 3 a.m. and barely managed to get into the hotel (they didn't answer phone calls, only after a long wait).

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Middle of stones town

Cons:

The room looks nothing like the picture above

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • es
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
9
Great location, good room and breakfast, great value for money
Pros:

The hotel is close to the beach and shops, cafes and places of interest, a great location for exploring Stone Town on foot. Breakfast was good. Staff were very helpful and included a place to keep our bags when we arrived early and on check out.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Andre • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

Lokatie helemaal goed overal dichtbij

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Vest • couple • fr
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Yiftach • solo_traveller • us
10
A pure gem !
Pros:

It’s a small place with wonderful staff. Nice rooms. Just the right size as it was described . Service was exceptional. I came at 4 in the morning and of course there was no room available. I put the luggage in the storage and sat in the cozy sitting area. At 7 I took a walk and came back at 10. Fell asleep on the couch only to be gently woken up at 12 to let me know that the room is ready and my bags are in the room.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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diaye • family_with_children • fr
6
BIEN mais quelques points à améliorer
Pros:

L'emplacement est central. Vous pouvez littéralement tout effectuer à pieds.
Le personnel est agréable.
Des explications sont données sur les frais et taxes en supplément à payer (pb entre booking et les sous traitants Agoda et l établissement).
Le personnel est agréable

Cons:

Nous avons effectué 2 réservations. La 1er nuit était au rez de chaussée nous n'avons quasiment pas dormi de la nuit entre la réception ouverte 24h/24h avec la porte d entrée fermée de l'intérieur donc les clients tapent sur la porte en bois de l entrée. Puis le matin les travaux dans la ruelle juste devant la fenêtre... Très désagréable. Il était impossible d ouvrir les fenêtres il fait donc sombre. Les 2 autres nuits étaient à l étage et c était agréable.
Petit bémol nous avions commandé le soir les petits déjeuners pour le lendemain car nous devions aller en excursion et à notre surprise rien n'a été préparé nous avons du grignoter rapidement avant de partir. Pour le prix le petit déjeuner est peu varié et les quantités sont maigres il faudrait penser à un système de buffet pour le pain, les fruits, les yaourts il n y en avait jamais suffisamment pour tout le monde...
Un rapport qualité/prix moyen

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Irina • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage war toll und eine sehr schöne Einrichtung

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee