Porini House

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.5
  • The entire place is yours
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

About this property

Beachfront Location: Porini House in Dar es Salaam offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony and enjoy the serene beachfront setting. Comfortable Accommodations: The apartment features one bedroom, one bathroom, and a spacious living room. A fully equipped kitchen and washing machine provide added convenience. Dining and Leisure: A restaurant serves delicious meals, while a child-friendly buffet caters to younger guests. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity. Convenient Amenities: Free on-site private parking, a garden, and a terrace enhance the guest experience. The property is pet-friendly and highly rated by guests.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hyonjoo
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “"Porini" means forest in Swahili. Human activity is almost absent here, instead wildlife greeted us. FORGET Zanzibar. The emerald Indian Ocean and sandy beach offered us peaceful walks along the shoreline, with only a few fishermen passing by....”
  • Pauline
    France France
    “My overnight stay at Porini House was delightful. The hosts were welcoming and accommodating; ready to answer any questions about the area and provide recommendations on what to do, where to eat etc. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, my room was...”
  • Claudia
    United States United States
    “We loved our stay at Porini House. The owner is friendly and helpful and was easy to communicate with throughout. The rooms are brand new and modern, large and comfortable. We stayed on the 1st floor and had amazing views from the balcony outside...”
  • Anonymous
    Russia Russia
    “We stayed at Porini House just for one night. It's a nice place to rest from the big city and to enjoy the wildlife and tranquility. Early in the morning we had guests - a group of monkeys and all the time were listening to different birds. The...”
  • Silvia
    Germany Germany
    “Frühstück und Versorgung mit Essen war hervorragend. Die Lage ist jedoch herausfordernd, da man zum Erreichen des Hauses und der Abreise auf Fahrdienste des Vermieters, die aber außerordentlich kooperativ waren, angewiesen ist. Es gibt fast keine...”
  • Anonymous
    Germany Germany
    “Das Hotel ist extrem schwer zu finden. Google Maps zeigt verkehrten Weg an. Liegt versteckt im Wald. Sehr einsam, sehr romantisch. Das Zimmer sauber und groß. Die Ruhe dort fantastisch. Die beiden Hausangestellten extrem hilfreich und bemüht. So...”

Host Info

9.5
Host Review Score
Porini House is surrounded by three acres of tropical forest and provides tropical living space at 200m walking distance from the Indian Ocean. Its secluded position within less than one hour from the centre of Dar es salaam, the commercial capital of Tanzania, makes it the ideal get away for people who want to escape from the buzz. We provide half and full board accommodation. Our luxurious bedrooms consists each of open living space, a bedroom and on-suite bathroom sleeping up to 16 people. Bedrooms can be rented separately or together for conferences or larger family events. We also provide a camping facility. Access to a self-catering kitchen is provided, but we also welcome guests to request home-made lunches and dinners to be prepared by the on-site chef.
We are senior professionals from diverse background who are passionate about sustainable living, preserving biodiversity and reducing our carbon footprint. We offer optional activities to allow our guests to get to know the real Tanzania and its people. These have to be booked IN ADVANCE. -Bespoke safaris organised by local guides (from visits to National Parks to cycle tours and hiking trips) -Kiswahili language courses and introduction into Swahili culture -Mangrove conversation and carbon off-setting -Sustainable architecture -Film making workshops with the locals -Diversity and mindfulness training For more details, please send Inquiry
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,French,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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

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

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