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30 miles from Kunduchi Water Park in Bagamoyo, IDC Guest House offers accommodations with access to a fitness room. Housed in a building dating back to 2000, this guest house is a 13-minute walk from Caravan Serai Museum Bagamoyo and 1.8 miles from Kaole Mamba Ranch. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the guest house, each unit has a wardrobe. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes, and fruit are available each morning at the guest house. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, IDC Guest House provides a selection of packed lunches. Guests can make the most of the garden, outdoor swimming pool, and yoga classes offered at the accommodation. You can play table tennis and darts at IDC Guest House, and bike rental and car rental are available. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the guest house, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Catholic Historic Museum Bagamoyo is 1.8 miles from IDC Guest House, while Lazy Lagoon Island is 6 miles away. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 48 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
6.9
High score for Bagamoyo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    Kenya Kenya
    Nice and quiet place in Bagamoyo. The breakfast was delicious and I highly recommend IDC Guest house
  • Romalp
    South Africa South Africa
    Very peaceful and clean feels-like-at-home place with very friendly staff
  • Poy
    Spain Spain
    The rooms are clean and have everything needed, including mosquito nets and AC. The toilets are shared but since there are only 3 rooms, there was nobody else and we didn't have to share with others. The common area is great, there is a swimming...
  • Priya
    United States of America United States of America
    a great and peaceful place to stay in Bagamoyo! I stayed in the dorm as a solo traveller, and it is the most spacious dorm I ever stayed in! it was really comfortable and clean. it’s pretty close to the center and beaches so you can walk around,...
  • Jinx
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was excellent. A very good breakfast every morning. Nice quiet location. All around a wonderful place.
  • Александра
    Russia Russia
    beautiful house, nice pool, very friendly owner, who cares about environment and sustainability of her accommodation
  • Navo
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The place is generally clean, relaxing and friendly staff.
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely place with helpful and kind staff. The pool is lovely and the room was really clean. This is our second time staying and we will stay here again next year.
  • Patri
    Spain Spain
    We liked everything! The staff was very kind and helpful. We were like at home! The room was very big and clean. The equipment and the common areas were fantastic. The location was perfect for us, in a quiet place and not so far walking to the...
  • O
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Such a peaceful cozy place. Friendly welcoming staff. Very clean. Family atmosphere. Good value. Coffee, tea, water anytime.

Area info

Amenities of IDC Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please inform IDC Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about IDC Guest House

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

  • IDC Guest House is 0.7 miles from the center of Bagamoyo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at IDC Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Dorm Room
  • IDC Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Foot massage
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Back massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Hand massage
    • Game drives
    • Neck massage
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Head massage
    • Aerobics
    • Full-body massage
  • Guests staying at IDC Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • Check-in at IDC Guest House is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.