Ideal Hotel

2.5 star property
Dar es Salaam hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Room | Balcony
Deluxe Room | Bathroom
Front of property
Staircase
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

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

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About the area

Map
Ungoni Street, Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Coco Beach - 20 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Ideal Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Dar es Salaam with a stay at Ideal Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at noon
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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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 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

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

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

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

Does Ideal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ideal Hotel 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 Ideal Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ideal Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Ideal Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ideal Hotel?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Ideal Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (14-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Ideal Hotel and nearby?
Ideal Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ideal Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Ideal Hotel like?
Ideal Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Kariakoo Market and 18 minutes' walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

Ideal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.6

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible, Management clear stole from me. Never book this hotel
AndrewL, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

They have enough facilities for spending comfortable. Good cost performance and enough service.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review