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Ideal Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

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Deluxe Room | Balcony
View from property
Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Shower, bathrobes, slippers, towels
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Bathroom shower
Reviews
5.6

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Laundry
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  • Parking included
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  • Restaurant
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Explore the area

Map
Ungoni Street, Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam
  • Popular LocationKariakoo Market10 min walk
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Ferry Terminal18 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Dar es Salaam5 min drive
  • AirportDar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)9 min drive

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Shower, bathrobes, slippers, towels

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Ideal Hotel is located in Dar es Salaam. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Port of Dar es Salaam are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mbudya Island and Coco Beach. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 10 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min drive
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Masjid Qiblatain - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chapan 56 Bhog - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sawadee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ideal Hotel

Property highlights
Near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Ideal Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Ideal Hotel boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with satellite channels

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way)

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 credit cards

Property is also known as

Ideal Hotel Dar es Salaam
Ideal Dar es Salaam
Ideal Hotel Hotel
Ideal Hotel Dar es Salaam
Ideal Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ideal Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Ideal Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Ideal Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ideal Hotel located?

Situated in Dar es Salaam, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kariakoo Market and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Le Grande Casino and Uhuru Monument are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Ideal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Below average hotel
Several issues with my room, most important being no hot water or wifi as they have stated in their ad. They also say they have an airport shuttle for 15USD each way, that is incorrect as the guy changed his mind and charged me 25USD. Would never recommend this hotel, you're better off paying an extra $5 somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

AndrewL, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible, Management clear stole from me. Never book this hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Staff & service
it was average i was not expecting what i find,i was thinking it is a three start hotel or something better but not.It is good for the backpackers or those that travel for months away from home.The location is ok within the CBD. The food is also good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
The shuttle waited patiently for us while we bought our visa and waited to get our luggage at the airport. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have enough facilities for spending comfortable. Good cost performance and enough service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018