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A recently renovated apartment in Dar es Salaam, Dafina Residence offers picnic area, parking on-site, and sports facilities. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The outdoor swimming pool features a pool bar and fence. A terrace with pool view, a satellite flat-screen TV, and air conditioning are featured in some units. At the apartment complex, the units come with a private bathroom. Guests may relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Bike rental and car rental are available at this apartment, and the area is popular for cycling. Guests can also relax in the garden. Coco Beach is a 14-minute walk from the apartment, while Msasani Beach is 1.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 11 miles 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 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 full bed
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Property practices

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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

Area info

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

Amenities of Dafina Residence

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is available 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 deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Shallow end
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 AM to 6:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 11 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

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

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

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

FAQs about Dafina Residence

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

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

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

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

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

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

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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

  • The prices at Dafina Residence may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Game drives
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bar crawls
    • Swimming pool
    • Themed dinners

  • Dafina Residence has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant