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Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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A coastal resort with white buildings, a central tower, and a swimming pool.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a wooden headboard.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, large windows, and wooden floors.
A wooden deck with a table set for breakfast, including plates of food, cups, and cutlery.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Changani, Kigamboni, Kutani, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Changani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a phone, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 2422 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a phone, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Villa

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Villa

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Family Villa

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Royal Villa

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kutani

On the beach.At this Kutani hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Changani Beach and 12 miles (20 km) of Dar-es-Salaam Zoo. Kipepeo Beach and Kijiji Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Changani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 49 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 51 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Makumbusho Village - 59 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • The Slipway - 60 min drive - 30.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 44 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 116 min drive

About this property

Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Kutani hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Aya Sophia Garden Hotel Kutani
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel Hotel
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel Kutani
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel Hotel Kutani

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel to the airport?

Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel is 27.4 mi (116-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 Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel on Aug 19, 2026 start from $354, 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 Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel.

How close is Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel offer free breakfast?

Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel have a pool?

Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages.

How close is Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel to downtown Kutani?

Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Kutani.

Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aya Sophia was a perfect add on to our south beach stay when visiting Dar. Visiting the animals was a perfect way for our kids to see them without the crazy prices of a safari park (as a foreigner). Great rooms, gardens and the restaurant food (we ate curry) was also excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nivedh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The zoo was better than expectations. Petting the giraffes was extraordinary!! The animals are well maintained and the experience was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Restaurant was under staffed and orders from menu took a long time but the attitude of staff made up for it. Very clean place and accommodate most request in a reasonable amount of time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Time off

This is the perfect place to relax. Everything was first class. The views, beach, zoo, was all amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will never use Expedia ever again. Made me pay for my stay twice. Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mwalingakana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melchior

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024