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A recently renovated apartment in Dar es Salaam, Dafina Residence offers picnic area, parking on-site and sports facilities. The property features pool and garden views, and is 1.2 km from Coco Beach. The apartment offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Certain units in the apartment complex have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and a private bathroom with a hot tub and free toiletries. In some units there is a dressing room for guests to change in. At the apartment, the restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves African cuisine. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Dafina Residence. Guests can also relax in the garden, beside the outdoor swimming pool, or in the shared lounge area. Msasani Beach is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Yacht Club Beach is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 17 km from Dafina Residence.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free parking available on-site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Dar es Salaam
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Akonaay
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The room size, large and comfortable bed, kitchen was neat and have everything, receptionist (Mr. Ayub) was so much helpful and friendly.
  • Jakub
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Peaceful location near beach and all good places around.
  • C
    Candida
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Located in the best location with a swimming pool and good staff

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Dafina Residence

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Basic free WiFi 8 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Shallow end
  • Pool bar
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

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Check-in

From 11:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 11 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 11 and older are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash Dafina Residence accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

FAQs about Dafina Residence

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Dafina Residence (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Dafina Residence has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Dafina Residence is from 11:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at Dafina Residence can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Dafina Residence (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Dafina Residence offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Game drives
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls
    • Swimming Pool
    • Themed dinner nights

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dafina Residence on this page.

  • The prices at Dafina Residence may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Dafina Residence is 3.7 miles from the centre of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Dafina Residence is popular with guests booking family stays.