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Hathi Chai Inn

3.0 star property
3-star inn in Oyster Bay

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Bathroom
Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
94 Msasani Rd, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam
  • Coco Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The Slipway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kariakoo Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Bathroom

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Oyster Bay stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Oyster Bay inn, you'll find Coco Beach and The Slipway. Nyumba ya Sanaa and Little Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Coco Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Slipway - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Makumbusho Village - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zuane - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Levant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jackie's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FLAMES (In masaki) - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hathi Chai Inn

3-star inn in Oyster Bay
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hathi Chai Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dar es Salaam inn.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hathi Chai Inn offers 6 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 12 2025 to June 1 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children

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, debit 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, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hathi Chai Inn to the airport?

Hathi Chai Inn is 10.9 mi (37-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hathi Chai Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hathi Chai Inn.

How close is Hathi Chai Inn to the beach?

This inn is a short 14-minute walk from Coco Beach and 2.7 mi (14-min drive) from Msasani Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hathi Chai Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hathi Chai Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hathi Chai Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Sea Cliff Casino (4-min drive) and Le Grande Casino (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hathi Chai Inn?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hathi Chai Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Hathi Chai Inn have a pool?

Hathi Chai Inn does not have a pool.

Does Hathi Chai Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Hathi Chai Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Hathi Chai Inn to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Hathi Chai Inn is 0.8 mi away from Msasani Peninsula.

Hathi Chai Inn Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ingemar

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

The place doesnt exist, its a scam

The place doesn’t exist, its a scam
Stayed 1 night in May 2025