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Hostel 197

Property class: 2

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Reception
A wooden porch with a thatched roof, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden vanity with a mirror, a vase with cotton plants, and a bottle.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and decorative wall art.
A group of people sitting on wooden benches under a thatched roof, with a rustic wooden interior and a visible menu board.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, 73107
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a decorative wall hanging, and a window with a view.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with wooden ladders, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Shared Dormitory

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a decorative wall hanging, and a window with a view.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and three wall-mounted decorative plates.

Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hostel 197

This hostel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Hostel 197 offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Hostel 197, you're just a quick walk from Nungwi Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and volleyball
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Nungwi Beach and 12 minutes by car from Kendwa Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Hostel 197 offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hostel 197. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nungwi hostel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Hostel 197 has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • 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
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostel 197

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Hostel 197 offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number NR.A.182049.2025

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Hostel 197 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. It was a really enjoyable experience and I’d happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026