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About this property

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Comfortable Accommodations: BabaJay Family Home in Dar es Salaam offers a spacious apartment with a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, a paid shuttle service, and a 24-hour front desk. Modern Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, washing machine, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include a balcony, garden views, and a work desk. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialties, juice, pancakes, and fruits are served in-room. Convenient Location: Located 1.9 mi from Julius Nyerere International Airport, the apartment is near attractions such as Dar es Salaam Port (6.2 mi) and Tanzania National Stadium (3.7 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Kenya Kenya
    Friendly, helpful and flexible host and family, plus staff. Comfortable, homely rooms. Nutritious, filling breakfast.
  • Philip
    United States United States
    I am coming back to Dar Es Salaam just to stay here at BabaJay Family Home! I arranged my pickup from the airport and was quickly at the family home. I wasn’t staying long enough to explore the area, but it looked so nice; smooth roads, shopping...
  • Steve
    United States United States
    Beautiful family, excellent food, wonderful stay. Thank you!
  • Stirling
    United States United States
    Was perfect. Close to airport. Wonderful accommodating hosts. Great breakfast. Helped with laundry. Would highly reccomend
  • Balázs
    Hungary Hungary
    Mr Brown came to the airport personally and picked us up. The accomodation is a 10-15 minutes drive from the airport. The room was spacious and beds were comfortable. The dinner we received was exceptional quality and a good introduction to local...
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    I traveled alone and stayed one night for a layover. It’s very convenient to the airport. Brown and his staff were helpful and friendly. Airport pick up and drop off were easy and convenient. Dinner was a huge feast and was incredible!
  • Haiyan
    United States United States
    Baba Jay is a wonderful man and he took care of everything for us. We had a wonderful stay and will be back!
  • Jehnessa
    United States United States
    Baba Jay & his family were so welcoming & friendly from the first day we got there to the last! If there was any problem or question about anything he was right at our beck & call with a smile. Breakfast was so good, & the environment was so...
  • Meera
    Canada Canada
    BabaJay is the perfect place to start (or end) travels in Tanzania. It is only an easy 10 minute drive to the airport. Perfect if arriving on a long overseas flight. I suggest staying even two nights to get over the jet lag. Mr Brown the owner...
  • Theresa
    United States United States
    Loved everything. Brown and his staff were just like family, which made my stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Managed by Brown

Company review score: 9.9Based on 422 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hi, I'm Brown. I am a happy go lucky host from Dar es salaam. My love of travelling and meeting new people has compelled me into hosting. Some of my interests include learning new languages, music and watching movies. As a host, I cant wait to show my guests great hospitality as your happiness my business. My property is just ten minutes from the airport and you will have the entire place for yourself, on your request, the setup can be adjusted to suit your need, two or three beds. As I live on the compound, I am available 24/7 to offer support and would love to show you around, if that's something you would like.

Property info

Experience the warmth of Tanzanian hospitality at our homestay, located a short distance from Dar es Salaam airport, our homestay offers a peaceful and comfortable retreat after your journey,delicious home-cooked meals, clean & cozy rooms, a warm-welcoming atmosphere Enjoy a relaxing stay with convenient access to the airport, perfect for late arrivals or early departures, with smooth airport transfers We create the first and the last unforgetable impressions, let us make your stay a stress-free This apartment is ideal for family or single travelers, it is also a perfect romantic hideaway

Neighborhood info

The apartment is situated at local residential area, a perfect place to stroll and wander, taking in the sights, sounds and the smell of the city. This is the place you will taste local foods and visit local markets and have wonderful time at the local pubs. The neighbo hood features playgrounds, where you can often see local football matches in the evening. On your departure, you will not have to worry about delaying to the airport as it is just 10 minutes drive. During your stay, the supermarkets are also within the same distances

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

BabaJay Family Home takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform BabaJay Family Home of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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