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Happy Classic Lodge

Property class: 3
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Photo gallery for Happy Classic Lodge

A staircase leading to a building entrance with a metal handrail, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.
A bathroom with a shower curtain, a toilet, a sink, a mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.
A reception area with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by potted plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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JM Street 20, Dar es Salaam, Dar es salaam
  • Place, Dhahabu Arts Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with toiletries, and a curtain with a geometric pattern.

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with toiletries, and a curtain with a geometric pattern.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

In Dar es Salaam .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Dar es Salaam hotel, you'll find Dhahabu Arts Centre and University of Dar es Salaam. Mlimani City and Makumbusho Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Dhahabu Arts Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mlimani City - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Coco Beach - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas chips - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wanyama Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nakaleshi bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪personality pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Butiama Hotel Mapipa - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Happy Classic Lodge

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. Happy Classic Lodge also features laundry facilities and a television in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel (fines may apply for smoking in non-smoking areas).

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Dining venue
Happy Classic Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

HAPPY CLASSIC LODGE Hotel
HAPPY CLASSIC LODGE Dar es salaam
HAPPY CLASSIC LODGE Hotel Dar es salaam

Frequently asked questions

How close is Happy Classic Lodge to the airport?

Happy Classic Lodge is 7.4 mi (34-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Classic Lodge?

As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Classic Lodge on Oct 3, 2026 start from $25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Happy Classic Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Happy Classic Lodge.

How close is Happy Classic Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 4.1 mi (18-min drive) from Msasani Bay Beach and 6.6 mi (10-min drive) from Coco Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Happy Classic Lodge offer free breakfast?

Happy Classic Lodge offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Happy Classic Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (8-min drive) and Sea Cliff Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Happy Classic Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Happy Classic Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Happy Classic Lodge have a pool?

Happy Classic Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Happy Classic Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Happy Classic Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Happy Classic Lodge to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Happy Classic Lodge is 0.8 mi away from Mabibo.

Happy Classic Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The name on Expedia is different than the actual name. Caused problems with the taxi driver. Expedia it is listed as Happy Classic Lodge in reality it is Happy Land Lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vi Ankom forsinket henpå natten men havde underretter hotellet.da vi ankom, var de 2 bookede og betalte værelser booket ud til andre! Vi fik tilbudt 1 værelse til 3 voksne. Vi efter klage et ekstra værelse med udsigt til mur og ikke som betalt udsigt til have. Værelset beskidt. Utæt vandhane. Lugtede kraftigt af sprøjtemiddel mod udyr. Morgenmad var ikke kontinental men minimum og uspiselig og stærkt forsinket. Ros til den unge receptionist som forgæves forsøgte at hjælpe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
O pessoal foi muito atencioso comigo, o único problema é a música num bar na frente, se a pessoa tem sono leve o som pode incomodar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2025