Signing from the main road ( Taxi drop off area).

The location is perfect , short walks to every amenities in Stone town. Beach and fantastic restaurants all a short stroll away.

Stayed in August 2025

Open shower (with curtain) so room does get water splash. Again no view so be sure you're happy with that (we were).

Small 10 room Bed & Breakfast and yes the breakfast is great (a la carte and very tasty). Rooms don't have views however the location in central Stone Town and its a short walk to restaurants etc. Perfectly adequate short stay option. They offer an airport shuttle which we used after our other driver was a no show.

Stayed in August 2025

Great location, nice staff, nice breakfast!

Stayed in August 2025

Great stay dimmed by irresponsible, reckless driving by hotel recommended driver. We were travelling from Shoki Shoki hotel to Machamvi, approximately a 90 minute drive. The driver made several unscheduled stops - to pick up his wife and drop her off approximately 60 kilometers later, stopping mid-way to pull over and chat to another taxi driver, and stopping several times to buy snacks for himself. The driver drove full speed over potholes, dodging in and out of city traffic, often braking sharply. He spoke no English and had no idea where our hotel was located.

Great location. Full breakfast. Very attentive staff. Luggage storage. Good restaurant and Night food market within easy walking distance.

Stayed in August 2025

Beautiful room and great amenities. Top notch location!

Stayed in August 2025

No fault of the hotel itself but the parking situation is a hassle as you have to deal with the local parking mafia.

Great location, nice staff, very good and large breakfast (including starter!).

Stayed in August 2025

could be better cleaned, especially towels, hard to find for check in during night

location, breakfast and staff

Stayed in July 2025

That - this time - I could only stay 3 days!!

Perfect location and perfectly friendly, helpful staff!

Stayed in August 2025

Shower was pretty weak and splashed all over floor but that was it.

Really good location, near the sea and alleyways. Family room was large and comfy. Breakfast very good, with an excellent range of options. Strong fan and AC, staff let us check in early which was very appreciated

Stayed in July 2025

Very good Location and very good breakfast!

Stayed in July 2025

We got a room on the side of the hotel that didn’t let any daytime light in so room is best for just sleeping. But they have great seating in the hotel on every floor so we sat there.

It’s super cantral in Stone Town. A few steps from the beach or the shopping streets.

Stayed in July 2025

the rooms look MUCH nicer on the photos than they actually are.. not sure if all the rooms are like that or we were just not lucky, but ours (deluxe double on the ground floor) was a bit sad, with very old bathroom decor, almost no light and not much storage space, even though the room itself is quite spacious. If you want some basic comfort for one night, it's fine, but there is none of that character and charm that initially attracted me on the photos and the reviews of this hotel

perfect location - right in the heart of Stone town, close to everything. Friendly staff, good breakfast, beautiful historic building

Stayed in July 2025

The only issue we had was the shower system would sometimes switch from hot to lukewarm and eventually cold. Since we came in summer it wasn’t such a big deal.

Perfect location , right in the heart of stone town, the receptionist Marrianne was very accommodating and welcoming. The place was clean and breakfast was delicious! 10/10 would recommend

Stayed in July 2025

We stayed on the third floor and we had to go up all the stairs every time no elevator. No confortable chair in the room, you have to sit on the bed. For breakfast it would be nice to add a pancake or a crepe to the menu that has eggs.

The location was good. Next to the beach and main activities. Breakfast was good. Staff friendly . The Maassai helped us with our luggage to go up the stairs. Safe place to be

Stayed in July 2025

It was generally very clean but I did find 2 roaches :(

Overall great! The staff was amazing, big breakfast and the air con worked well.

Stayed in July 2025

We arrived late because our flight was delayed, we informed the hotel before-and this was no problem at all, however nightguard was not informed about our late arrival and seemed not to expect us. Luckily, eventually all went well...after knocking a couple of times on the door.

Breakfast was excellent! Choice between vegetarian, sweet and English breakfast served with fresh fruits! Excellent coffee. Location perfect, friendly staff.

Stayed in June 2025

The value for money was not satisfactory; it seemed overpriced for what was offered. Rooms were very small and we couldn’t shower with hot water because the heater didn’t work.

the location was good, it was very clean and all the staff were really helpful

Stayed in June 2025

Wonderful breakfast. Nice family room.

Stayed in June 2025

Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast, spacious room and comfortable

Stayed in June 2025

Unfortunately, the room itself did not meet our expectations. It felt a little bit dirty with a rusty bathroom that felt unhygienic. The hotel looks much nicer in the online photos than it does in real life.

The location of Shoki Shoki is fantastic—right in the middle of Stone Town and within walking distance of all the main attractions and the sea. The staff were kind and helpful, especially Happy at the reception, who made us feel welcome. The breakfast was freshly made, tasty, and served quickly, which was a nice start to the day.

Stayed in June 2025

I can’t recommend this hotel enough 😄 It is only hotel in Zanzibar where I liked everything. Such aloof treatment from the staff and close to everything, but still quiet enough to get some sleep 😄

Stayed in June 2025

The breakfast was good. Rooms were neat

Stayed in May 2025

They would forget to restock the toilet paper but not a train smash.

The breakfast was my favorite. The meals were amazing. The hotel’s location was just a 3min walk to the beach.

Stayed in June 2025

We had a great stay here! My girlfriend and I stayed in the hotel for 5 days and couldn’t have been better. Big thank you to all the staff who made our stay unforgettable! The hotel is very central, 3’ walking to the beach and to the big shopping streets. The housekeeping definitely take good care of the rooms, they are always super clean, and every evening they go and spray for the mosquitos and put the bed nets down. Also they let on the rooms some dates. We book the prision island tour with them, and also the Safari tour for two days and one night and was AMAZING. And what to say about the breakfast..just BIG congratulations to the chef because it was delightful. First they give you a bowl with fresh fruit, guacamole, some bread and a kind of orange-ginger jam that takes your breath away. After you can choose between English breakfast with eggs of your choice, vegetarian breakfast with guacamole on toast or sweet breakfast that comes with homemade waffles, French toast and crepes. Any of them will definitely satisfy your morning hunger. So again, very big thank you to everyone, hope to come back one day :)

Stayed in June 2025