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Set in Dar es Salaam, less than 1 km from Coco Beach, Hotel Totara offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The rooms come with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and others also have pool views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available every morning at Hotel Totara. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dar es Salaam, like cycling. Msasani Beach is less than 1 km from Hotel Totara, while Yacht Club Beach is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 16 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
2 extra-large double beds
and
1 sofa bed
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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
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.0
High score for Dar es Salaam
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tim
    Australia Australia
    Good size pool interesting breakfast with wonderful customer service. Nice little touches such as usb points in room and good sized bottles of water. Great location. Near heaps of restaurants and an atmosphere close by. Highly recommend the...
  • Alejandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous continental breakfast. Plenty of options for everyone. Also set up in a nice restaurant with a lovely view to the swimming pool. Wonderful staff. Nice comfy rooms and bed. Good options of restaurants and coffee places nearby. The Tai...
  • Brendan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, facilities, location, pool, breakfast 7.30 am to 11 am and the staff

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Totara
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about Hotel Totara

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

  • Room options at Hotel Totara include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Hotel Totara offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Massage chair
    • Swimming Pool
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at Hotel Totara is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

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

  • Hotel Totara is 3.1 miles from the centre of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Totara can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Hotel Totara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Hotel Totara is popular with guests booking family stays.