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Located in Dar es Salaam, a 10-minute walk from Coco Beach, Hotel Totara has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a city view. The rooms have an electric tea pot, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and others also have pool views. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Hotel Totara offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dar es Salaam, like cycling. Msasani Beach is a 11-minute walk from Hotel Totara, while Yacht Club Beach is 1.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 10 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular 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 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
2 king beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
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

  • Kelly
    United States of America United States of America
    All the comforts you need while traveling and none of the unnecessary comforts. The bunnies and the goldfish in the courtyard were a special delight. Excellent location, walking distance to shops and food and the beach.
  • Subir
    United States of America United States of America
    It is a nice place in a nice location / neighbourhood.
  • Nthe7th
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was a perfect, quiet and decent area yet not far from the city centre. The staff were friendly and went an extra mile to make the stay comfortable. Breakfast was superb. The environment water feature and fish added to the magic of the...
  • Nthe7th
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was a blend of continental and Tanzania locally sourced foods which was rich with both hot and cold options. Lots of proteins from meats, eggs, (need to request Spanish omelette), plenty of fruits and vegetable based foods - great...
  • Highly
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was very good the staff the room the ambience no complaints here ....would stay there again in a heartbeat 💓😍✨ absolutely loved it
  • Luis
    Peru Peru
    Everything about the food , room and the staff😊. The WiFi was working perfectly 😍
  • Beeman
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The location of Hotel Totera is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, pharmacies, and the beach. The staff is very accommodating and very friendly and they make our stay enjoyable. The rooms are very comfortable and very clean which...
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    We enjoyed our stay at Totara so much when we first arrived in Dar, that we returned at the end of the week for another night. Very friendly staff and beautiful, relaxing atmosphere in a good location. The beds were comfortable, the room and...
  • Diane
    Tanzania Tanzania
    We really enjoyed the beautiful gardens and fish! The breakfast buffet was amazing!
  • Pruitt
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff were great, place was clean, and the space was comfortable.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Totara
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • 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
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

  • Check-in at Hotel Totara is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

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

  • The nearest beach is 1,800 feet from Hotel Totara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Room options at Hotel Totara include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Family
  • Yes, Hotel Totara is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Cycling
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Massage chair
    • Swimming pool
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bicycle rental