Step into the vibrant heart of Stone Town at Shoki Shoki House Stone Town, where local charm meets modern comfort. Savor a continental breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Enjoy convenient services like luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Shangani St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
What's nearby
House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 26 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Forodhani Park - 3 min walk
Livingstone Beach Restaurant - 2 min walk
House of Karafuu - 2 min walk
Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - 3 min walk
Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - 1 min walk
About this property
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town is just 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
What to do
Horse riding nearby
Boat tours nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Mosquito nets
Accessibility
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 18 costs USD 20 (one-way)
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Shoki Shoki House Stone Town Hotel
Shoki Shoki House Stone Town Zanzibar Town
Shoki Shoki House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, horseback riding, and snorkeling.
What's the area around Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town like?
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town is a short 2-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 2 minutes' walk from Old Fort.
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Reviews
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast options were superb with generous portions and a menu to order from. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
The breakfast was delicious, WiFi good and location was excellent.
lucy
lucy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Great staff, helpful in arranging tours
Martha
Martha, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2024
Great and friendly staff. Location is great; we could walk to all the best places. Delicious breakfast.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Upon arriving I felt welcomed and at ease. Beautiful little spot that was close to everything!
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Well located, super friendly staff. We had quite a big room which was super good. It was nicely decorated and was equipped with mosquito net, fan and AC. A bit pricy, but they hotels around were pretty much the same.
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Stonetown experience
Our stay at the shoki shoki house was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and attentive making our stay very enjoyable. The location is very central making it easy to see the sights of stonetown. The breakfast was very good from the selection and the portions were generous.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2024
The staff was great. At time there were roaches in the bathroom at night and lizards by the door in the morning. Lots of mosquitoes, but I think it's a Zanzibar issue period
atl
atl, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2024
Great location!
The location was perfect! I really wanted ground floor but was put on 3rd floor with no elevator. To change rooms I was told I’d have to stay extra nights. I had just climbed mt Kili and my legs were a little unstable. However they did help with my bags. The bed was extremely hard. All in all I’d stay again at that hotel
Kimberly
Kimberly, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2025
Great Location but Noisy Night
Shoki Shoki House, Stone Town – Great Location but Noisy Night
We stayed one night at Shoki Shoki House in Room 1 (Deluxe Double, Ground Floor) to explore Stone Town before heading to Jambiani. On arrival, we had to wait 20 minutes to check in as the room had just been sprayed for mosquitos. The reception staff were friendly, and the room was clean but basic, with a complimentary minibar as a nice touch.
The biggest issue was noise at 3 AM, with loud banging and moving sounds outside our room, likely from maintenance. As Room 1 is next to reception, it was very disruptive, and I struggled to sleep after that.
Breakfast was great, with a menu to order from and fresh fruit and pastries served first. The hotel is in an excellent location, right in the heart of Stone Town, close to the beach and main sights. They also stored our luggage after checkout, which was helpful.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
We greatly enjoyed our stay at this property! The hotel was very communicative and gave us timely pre-arrival information. It was a prime location next to everything. Specifically, the night market is very close and the ferry port was a fairly easy walk. The property was very clean and the front desk staff were very helpful in setting up tours for us at very reasonable prices. The breakfast options were superb. They were super accommodating by opening breakfast up 30 minutes earlier so that we could eat before we left for the ferry. Highly recommend!
Brittany
Brittany, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
Simply the best! Authentic and has a different feel to most commercial hotels
Ricky
Ricky, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2025
I enjoyed my stay. Shower pressure was good, friendly employees, air conditioning, and mosquito net around the bed.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2025
The breakfast was GREAT and lifted our review with a star or two. Other than that, we paid 115$ for a basement room with a hard matress, lots of noise, and a small and malfunctioning bathroom.
Ole-Bjørn Lia
Ole-Bjørn Lia, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2025
Staff was fantastic. Room number 1 by check in desk and front door is noisy.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 6-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 25, 2025
Off-grid, no wifi and very noisy
The room has no wifi connection. Staff did nothing to help and refused my request to move room. Reception staff were indifferent and breakfast staff were rude. Room was by the main entrance area with constant noise and no natural daylight.
JONATHAN
JONATHAN, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 14, 2025
Très bien placé, jolie maison traditionnelle. Accueil perfectible (pas très chaleureux). Photos du site un peu supérieures à la réalité des lieux, très simples mais fonctionnels. Un endroit assez roots et très bien placé, tout à pieds y compris la nuit. Pour ceux qui aiment la simplifcite. Tres bon petit déjeuner.
Manfred
Manfred, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
Bra sted
Alt var helt ok. Hvis du bare ser etter et sted å sove og spise frokost når du er i Stonetown så er det et veldig greit sted.
Jens
Jens, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2024
Hotel eccezione ottima posizione pulito e colazione buonissima
salvatore junior
salvatore junior, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2024
Tres bon hotel
Tres bon hotel, bonne localisation mais dans une rue calme. Aucun problème de climatisation
Petit déjeuner correct
Personnel tres gentil
Tres bon rapport qualité Prix
Clemence
Clemence, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 14, 2024
Bad beds
Enkelt hotell. Bra personal men bedrövliga sängar. Inte heller speciellt rent.
Frukosten var ok.
Bengt
Bengt, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2023
fornøyd
trivdes veldig, rommene var fine og rene. Menneskene som jobbet der var hyggelige og hjelpsomme.