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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
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Edelstein
Israel“Excellent pool, true beach vibes while not on the beach. Great team and vibes. Nice breakfast and Coffe! Excellent hostel.” - Raquel
Portugal“I was quite surprised with this hostel! Staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, food is delicious and the location is just perfect! The lounge, dining and pool area are awesome!! You wouldn't tell you are in a hostel” 
Alicia
United Kingdom“This place is magic. But the atmosphere and people are what makes it magic”- Natalie United Kingdom“Location was brilliant, a very short walk to the beach! The room was perfect and the balcony area was a lovely added touch. The food was also delicious! We would stay again.”
- Ingrid
Norway“Amazing hotel with a beautiful area and cosy atmosphere. Perfect location, just 3 min walk to the beach. The staff are so friendly and helpful, the food I good. The rooms are good.” - Nursediego
Australia“That is a hostel that offers you a resort experience, so it's perfect. And they are just starting, I wish I could come back in a couple of months to see everything they are creating there.” - Rodion
Russia“It was one of The best hostels experience I'd ever have. King size bed in a dorm, everything was clean and fresh. Stuff change sheets every day. Also we had workout gym, free breakfast and nice swimming pool. They cook great food and cocktails . I...” - Daniel
Canada“Stayed for 6 nights, great resort like vibe, nice pool and restaurant area, amazing staff. Met some other great travellers at the hostel too.” - Imane
Denmark“My stay here was absolutely wonderful. Everything went smoothly, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I felt well taken care of throughout my stay and would highly recommend this place 😍” - Joshua United Kingdom“Free breakfast was amazing, and the staff were super friendly and helpful whenever you needed them, really recommend”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • Chinese • Indian • Italian • Korean • Mexican • Seafood • Sushi • Russian • Asian • Latin American
- AmbianceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
