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Located within 7.3 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8.2 km of Hamamni Persian Baths, Shivo Guest House offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kiembi Samaki. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The accommodation features full-day security and a concierge service for guests. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 8.4 km from the guest house, while Cinema Afrique is 8.5 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 1 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Klemen
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Property has a generator for electricity so AC is working anytime, also private driver for free airport transfer or cheap other transfer to city, big beds, located near airport. We could book a room (twin beds) for family of four (2 small children).
  • Samboe
    Germany Germany
    - The hotel is really close to the airport, making it perfect for what we needed before flying the following day. - Personnel very friendly - Service to take you to the airport is included and it was good - Comfy bed Totally recommend
  • Lina
    Ireland Ireland
    Night stay before early flight. Staff was amazing super accommodating, took us to airport on agreed time no issue.
  • Laurie
    France France
    Perfect place just next to the airport, with a transport organized by them to pick us up and drop us there, even in the middle of the night. Very good balance quality price Delicious food The people working there are very kind, attentive, warm,...
  • Patrick
    Germany Germany
    Clean, comfortable, very friendly stuff, excellent price-to-value ratio
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    Shakira and the staff are so welcoming. I stayed here my first night in Zanzibar and Mary cooked me one of the best meals I've had during my stay here. I'm sad I only had one night but the staff were amazing. I definitely recommend staying here,...
  • Fatima
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very helpful, location was good (right next to the airport). Perfect for when you’ve just travelled all day
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location next to the airport. Smooth transfer service. Very good value for money. Staff very helpful Had everything we needed.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In walking distance to the airport with free one-way transfer. They accept card payment. Room was comfortable but you could hear others outside.
  • Sheila
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Ms Shakira is a very attentive receptionist, sharp as a tack, quick to help with any general enquiries, be it taxis or money exchange. Ms Salma is lovely, she cooked me one of the tastiest meals I ate during my 10 days in Zanzibar! Thankyou...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shivo Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Italian
    • Portuguese

    House rules
    Shivo Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 23:30
    Check-out
    From 01:00 to 11:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    FAQs about Shivo Guest House

    • Yes, Shivo Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Shivo Guest House include:

      • Twin
      • Double
    • Check-in at Shivo Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Shivo Guest House is 400 yards from the centre of Kiembi Samaki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Shivo Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Shivo Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.