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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. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Some rooms at the property feature a balcony with a pool view. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, all rooms at Hotel Totara have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms also offer a terrace. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Guests at Hotel Totara will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dar es Salaam, like cycling. Msasani Beach is a 11-minute walk from the hotel, while Yacht Club Beach is 1.7 miles from the property. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 10 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
2 king beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.3
High score for Dar es Salaam

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catalin
    Romania Romania
    They took very good care of us. The biig room, the breakfast, the pool, the free laundry service are a big plus.
  • Roger
    Sweden Sweden
    excellent location in the city and within walking distance to restaurants and supermarket and a good size swimming pool
  • Shadreck
    Zambia Zambia
    Comfy and clean rooms, friendly staff and great location
  • Beeman
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The staff is always very friendly and always eager to please us. We travel frequently and enjoy returning to this hotel when possible. The breakfast buffet and staff is always an amazing way to start our day. The hotels' location is within...
  • Johnny
    the United States the United States
    Superlative smiling staff, superlative buffet breakfast, superlatively clean, spacious room (recommend the Executive Suite), most comfortable beds ever in the history of bedding. Good wi-fi, hot water shower, cold aircon, HUGE TV. AND a robust...
  • Alfred
    Kenya Kenya
    Spacious room, very friendly and professional staff and great breakfast!
  • Kelly
    the United States the United States
    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
    the United States the United States
    It is a nice place in a nice location / neighbourhood.
  • Nthe7th
    the United Kingdom the 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
    the United Kingdom the 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...

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Totara
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • 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
  • 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
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.

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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

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

  • Guests staying at Hotel Totara can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Massage chair
    • Swimming pool
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bicycle rental
  • Yes, Hotel Totara is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Hotel Totara include:

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