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Hotel Ideal

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Dar es Salaam

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Bar (on property)
Interior
Interior entrance
Exterior
Executive Room | View from room

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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UNGONI STREET, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

  • 26 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Heart of Dar es Salaam.With a stay at this Dar es Salaam hotel, you'll be steps from Vijana Mall and within a 10-minute walk of Kariakoo Market. Le Grande Casino and Uhuru Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pappa Roti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Tai Yong Sun Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ideal

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Dar es Salaam
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hotel Ideal also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ideal offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. 23-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include slippers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self parking on site (USD 1 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Ideal

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 (one-way), (from 12 to 15 years old)
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 1 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Ideal to the airport?

Hotel Ideal is 6.9 mi (24-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 Hotel Ideal?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ideal on Nov 5, 2025 start from $20.42, excluding 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 Hotel Ideal have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Ideal offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 20 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Ideal to the beach?

This hotel is 5 mi (18-min drive) from Coco Beach and 5.8 mi (25-min drive) from Msasani Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Ideal offer free breakfast?

Hotel Ideal offers free English breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Ideal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (15-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ideal?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Ideal?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 1 per night.

Does Hotel Ideal have a pool?

Hotel Ideal does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Ideal have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Ideal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Ideal to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Hotel Ideal is 0.6 mi away from Dar es Salaam.

Hotel Ideal Reviews

Reviews

4.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

4.4/10

Cleanliness

3.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

2.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adewale

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was close to most amenities and food halls plus easy accesss to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Zmicheal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Daphne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

MOSES, spokane

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ritva

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Ideal, Dar es Salaam, Tansania

Yövyimme hotellissa vain yhden yön varatun ja maksetun 4 yön sijaan. Paikka on todella huonokuntoinen, ränsistynyt, likainen, aamiainen ala-arvoinen: ei kahvia, ei maitoa, pieni munakkaan palanen ja paahtoleipä. Ravintolassa ei ole ruokalistaa ollenkaan. Ainoa hyvä asia oli hyvä ruoka! Ravintola keskittyy kaljan juomiseen, aivan liian meluinen paikka. Vastaava mieshenkilö oli koko illan ravintolassa asiakkaiden kanssa ja selvästi juopunut. Sänky myös ala- arvoinen, vanha patja. Pakko oli muuttaa yhden yön jälkeen pois. Aina mainoksissa luvataan paljon enemmän kuin paikan päältä löytyy, esim. pyykinpesutilat! Huonekalut risaisia ja likaisia. Puhelin huoneessa ilman johtoa ja hyvin pienestä tv: tä näkyi vain yksi kanava, jonka joku oli jossain valinnut ja sekin aivan hämärästi.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025