Hotel Totara
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel Totara in Dar es Salaam offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and city or garden views. Each room includes a work desk, refrigerator, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a year-round outdoor swimming pool, and a lush garden. Additional amenities include a terrace, tennis and badminton equipment hire, and free bicycles for exploring the area. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialties, warm dishes, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice. The on-site coffee shop provides a relaxing space to start the day. Prime Location: Located 9.9 mi from Julius Nyerere International Airport, Hotel Totara is less than 0.6 mi from Coco Beach. Nearby attractions include Village Museum and Tanzania National Stadium, each within 7.5 mi.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nicole
United States
“This property has some wonderful water fountains and tanks with koi fish, as well as rabbits and birds who enjoy the grounds. This ambiance made for a very special stay.” - Chodkiewiez
France
“My room was overlooking a peaceful garden, with lots of rabbits wandering freely and a pond full of white and orange big fish. You see the fish at the entrance and all around the hotel. It is so peaceful and calm, I love it. The hotel is also...” - Hallan
Canada
“The staff were very friendly, and helpful. The place seemed secure. The breakfast was marvellous (SUPER). Totara is conveniently located to some really good bars/hotels.” - Luciana
Brazil
“Good location, a walking distance to a couple of restaurants and the beach. Very good wifi connection. Rooms clean and simple but comfortable.” - Joshua
Kenya
“The bed is very comfortable and the location is perfect. We enjoyed the breakfast and the staff were very professional and ready to help.” - Highly
United States
“I loved everything about my stay this was my second time, breakfast was especially nice Safiya took real good care of me she should get a raise.... the front desk staff as well are very courteous Happy should get a raise as well 😁” - Daka
Zambia
“The breakfast was amazing, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The environment was always clean and my favourite part was the beautiful fish they had in a pond. They also have friendly rabbits near the pond and as an animal lover, this...” - Catalin
Romania
“They took very good care of us. The biig room, the breakfast, the pool, the free laundry service are a big plus.” - Roger
Sweden
“excellent location in the city and within walking distance to restaurants and supermarket and a good size swimming pool” - Shadreck
Zambia
“Comfy and clean rooms, friendly staff and great location”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




