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Shivo Guest House enjoys a location in Kiembi Samaki, 5.3 miles from Cinema Afrique and 5.4 miles from Old Fort of Zanzibar. The property is around 4.6 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, 5.1 miles from Hamamni Persian Baths, and 5.2 miles from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe. There's a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. House of Wonders is 5.4 miles from the guest house, while Old Dispensary is 5.4 miles away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 0.6 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Randy
    Brazil Brazil
    Chef Rashid cooks a great meal! The facilities were clean and well-kept, but we were most impressed with the dinner. Try the coconut curry! You won't regret it.
  • Otman
    Morocco Morocco
    I had a great stay at this guest house. The staff were incredibly friendly and kind, always willing to help with anything I needed. The room was clean and well-maintained, making my stay comfortable and enjoyable. The location is also it’s near...
  • Rannio
    Italy Italy
    safe accommodation, close to the airport and very kind host, would come back again when i have flight at mid night!
  • O
    Odongo
    Kenya Kenya
    I liked the room, the bedding, the bathroom, the staff and the living room, the security guys were exceptional.
  • O
    Odongo
    Kenya Kenya
    clean spacious room, very friendly staff, no mosquitoes, enough water, very affordable.
  • Boris
    the United States the United States
    Nothing over the top, but exactly what we needed for our short stay between flights. Place is clean, staff is super friendly, comfy bed, hot water... everything you need. They picked us up from the airport too
  • Tom
    the United States the United States
    Airport pick was excellent. They were waiting with sign. Good value.
  • Gitta
    Serbia Serbia
    Very close to the airport, reasonably well equipped for a sleep after or before the flight. Free transport from the airport which is great. The driver Juma was excellent. All in all, really good value for money and in a quiet neighbourhood
  • Vanessa
    Uganda Uganda
    Very nice breakfast, warm and welcoming staff, just so close to the airport. The place is really clean and well maintained.
  • Karen
    the United States the United States
    Very friendly, family run place. Free airport transfer, good food, nice people, good rooms, clean.

Area info

Amenities of Shivo Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • 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 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 1:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

    FAQs about Shivo Guest House

    • The prices at Shivo Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Shivo Guest House include:

      • Twin
      • Double
    • Shivo Guest House is 1,150 feet from the center 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):

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

      • Check-in at Shivo Guest House is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.