Gallivanters Hostel

2.5 star property
Family-friendly Dar es Salaam hotel in Masaki with free breakfast

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Front of property
Basic Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Living area
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
House number 7 Mlali road, Dar es Salaam, Masaki, 255

What's nearby

  • The Slipway - 3 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive
  • Makumbusho Village - 8 min drive
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Kariakoo Market - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 22 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Epi d'or - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Karambezi Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Amalfi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coral Ridge Spur Steak Ranch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bean There Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Gallivanters Hostel

Family-friendly hotel located in Masaki
Consider a stay at Gallivanters Hostel and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and local meal delivery service
  • A TV in the lobby, concierge services, and coworking spaces
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's slippers and childcare services
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • A personal chef, ovens, and blenders

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured covered self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday for a fee of EUR 10

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker

More

  • Chef
  • Children's slippers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 1:00 AM and 12:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 1:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: EUR 35 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: EUR 0 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 1:00 AM and 12:30 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 10

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to midnight

Frequently asked questions

Does Gallivanters Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–midnight.

Is Gallivanters Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gallivanters Hostel?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Gallivanters Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available from 1:00 AM– 12:30 AM for a fee of EUR 10.

What time is check-out at Gallivanters Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gallivanters Hostel located?

This family-friendly Dar es Salaam hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sea Cliff Casino and Coco Beach. The Slipway and Bongoyo Island are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Gallivanters Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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