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Gallivanters Hostel

Property class: 2.5
Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Dar es Salaam

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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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House number 7 Mlali road, Dar es Salaam, Masaki, 255
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Slipway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sea Cliff Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Masaki stay.Your stay at this Masaki hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sea Cliff Casino and Coco Beach. The Slipway and Little Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Coco Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • The Slipway - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Sea Cliff Casino - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Mbezi Beach - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 22 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midtown - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Karambezi Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ciao Pizza Masaki - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Thai - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Alcove - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Gallivanters Hostel

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Dar es Salaam
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Gallivanters Hostel. For a fee, parking is available.

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

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Gallivanters Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include kitchen islands. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, hair dryers, and children's slippers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday for a fee of EUR 10; reservation required

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 1:00 AM and 12:30 AM

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 1:30 AM 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Important information

Fees

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

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: EUR 35 (one-way)

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.

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 1:00 AM and 12:30 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 10

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to midnight.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gallivanters Hostel to the airport?

Gallivanters Hostel is 12.2 mi (40-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gallivanters Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gallivanters Hostel.

How close is Gallivanters Hostel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Coco Beach and 4 mi (21-min drive) from Msasani Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gallivanters Hostel offer free breakfast?

Gallivanters Hostel offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gallivanters Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sea Cliff Casino (16-min walk) and Le Grande Casino (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Gallivanters Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Gallivanters Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

Does Gallivanters Hostel have a pool?

Gallivanters Hostel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to midnight.

Does Gallivanters Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gallivanters Hostel to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Gallivanters Hostel is 0.5 mi away from Msasani Peninsula.

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