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Set in Dar es Salaam, less than 1 km from Coco Beach, Hotel Totara offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The rooms come with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and others also have pool views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available every morning at Hotel Totara. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dar es Salaam, like cycling. Msasani Beach is less than 1 km from Hotel Totara, while Yacht Club Beach is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 16 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
2 extra-large double beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.0
High score for Dar es Salaam
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alejandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about Totara is wonderful. Location, breakfast, staff & facilities were all superb. Super comfy bed and nice size room. Kettle and small fridge in the room. AC works fantastic and you also have a fan in the room. Lovely garden and a...
  • Margaret
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Breakfast was excellent, a really wide spread was available
  • Sofia
    Italy Italy
    Super nice and available staff - reception, cleaning and kitchen. Nice breakfast buffet, clean and great rooms. The location is close to the beach. Really enjoyed.
  • Casper
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Clean, comfortable, convenient location, good breakfast and a nice pool . Walking to the room is like walking through nature, pathways under trees, fish in ponds and rabbits.
  • Simeon
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Responsive and charming staff, a well-kept small park, within walking distance of good restaurants, the hotel is a small oasis in the heart of the big city.
  • Ivana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We only stayed for the night but couldn't be happier. Nice hotel, clean spacious rooms, clean pool. Everything was top. Will definitely stay again when back.
  • Stephane
    Canada Canada
    Great location with restaurants and loundges few minutes drive around. Quiet area.
  • Herman
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice hotel with very friendly staff! Bed was good, shower could use an upgrade but was clean and absolutely fine. Breakfast is nice! Location is perfectly close to anything you might need.
  • Tim
    Australia Australia
    Very nice hotel . Comfortable bed and room. Good service . Great location in a safe area with many restaurants and cafes around. Cure bunnies in the garden
  • Anastasia
    Austria Austria
    Such a nice place! Amazing breakfast, a lot of tasty options. All people there are so kind and helpful!

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Totara
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 06:00 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.

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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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about Hotel Totara

  • Hotel Totara is 3.1 miles from the centre of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Totara include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Family
  • Guests staying at Hotel Totara can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Hotel Totara offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Massage chair
    • Swimming Pool
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bicycle rental
  • Check-in at Hotel Totara is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

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

  • Yes, Hotel Totara is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Hotel Totara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.