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Hotel Ideal

2.5 star property
Start your day with an English breakfast and plan your adventures from our convenient location near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

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Bar (on property)
Free daily English breakfast
Executive Room | View from room
Deluxe Double Room
Exterior

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • LCD TV
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
UNGONI STREET, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 10 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min drive
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 24 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ideal

Located near a train station, Hotel Ideal is a great choice for a stay in Dar es Salaam. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (USD 1 per night)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Bathtub grab bar height (inches): 1
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Ceiling hoist

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 23-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 12 and 15 costs USD 5 (one-way)

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs USD 1 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hotel Ideal Hotel
Hotel Ideal dar es salaam
Hotel Ideal Hotel dar es salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ideal offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ideal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ideal?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ideal?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 1 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Ideal?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ideal?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Ideal?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (15-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Ideal and nearby?
Hotel Ideal has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ideal?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Ideal like?
Hotel Ideal is in the heart of Dar es Salaam, a short 10-minute walk from Kariakoo Market and 19 minutes' walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

Hotel Ideal Reviews

Reviews

4.0

4.8/10

Cleanliness

3.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

2.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Very noisy hotel at night with revellers drinking in the bar. Some come in from outside the hotel. Loud banging sound on guests door late in the night. Felt very unsafe. Breakfast is abysmal. And the cleaners stole my perfume too so one wouldnt leave any personal items in the open. Why would i be forced to move aroumd with my personal items for fear of being stolen? I would strongly not recommend this hotel to anyone. Food was cheap tho. And some members of staff are okay but not all especially the Chef and cleaners.
Daphne, 6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dirty and poorly maintained.
The door on my room couldn't close so I had to wedge a door against it, the bath room was smelly.
7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel was in the heart of the City. Nice place with good view. But Dirty cleaners were not doing a good job in terms of cleaning. Staffs need to learn about customer service. They need to be friendly and kind. No hot water in the hotel even if I called and asked if they had hot water. Door nob and sink into the toilet was full of dust. Toilet were not cleaned properly.
MOSES, 2-night trip
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