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Hotel Ideal

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Free daily English breakfast
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$40
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

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UNGONI STREET, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nyumba ya Sanaa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

Hotel Ideal puts you in the heart of Dar es Salaam, steps from Vijana Mall and within a 10-minute stroll of Kariakoo Market. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. Free English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Dar es Salaam hotel include Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Nyumba ya Sanaa.

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uhuru Monument - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Askari Monument - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ideal

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hotel Ideal also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ideal offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. 23-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary slippers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured parking on site (USD 1 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Ideal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 (one-way), (from 12 to 15 years old)
  • Secured self-parking fee: USD 1 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ideal Hotel
Hotel Ideal dar es salaam
Hotel Ideal Hotel dar es salaam

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ideal?

Hotel Ideal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ideal?

As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ideal on 30 June 2026 start from AU$40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Ideal?

Yep, Hotel Ideal has a secured self car park for USD 1 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Ideal?

The closest beach to Hotel Ideal is Coco Beach (5.6 km).

Does Hotel Ideal serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ideal?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Ideal?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ideal?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ideal?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Ideal Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 7 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

3.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

2.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Adewale

Disliked: Cleanliness
Was close to most amenities and food halls plus easy accesss to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gofaone

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They should improve on rooms, shower sinks are rusty, had to change the room, staff atitude, esp the reception lady, and they should hav someone to show you the rooms unlike giving you keys to see for yourself without anyone to show you around,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty and poorly maintained.

The door on my room couldn't close so I had to wedge a door against it, the bath room was smelly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

MOSES

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in the heart of the City. Nice place with good view. But Dirty cleaners were not doing a good job in terms of cleaning. Staffs need to learn about customer service. They need to be friendly and kind. No hot water in the hotel even if I called and asked if they had hot water. Door nob and sink into the toilet was full of dust. Toilet were not cleaned properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daphne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy hotel at night with revellers drinking in the bar. Some come in from outside the hotel. Loud banging sound on guests door late in the night. Felt very unsafe. Breakfast is abysmal. And the cleaners stole my perfume too so one wouldnt leave any personal items in the open. Why would i be forced to move aroumd with my personal items for fear of being stolen? I would strongly not recommend this hotel to anyone. Food was cheap tho. And some members of staff are okay but not all especially the Chef and cleaners.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ritva

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Ideal, Dar es Salaam, Tansania

Yövyimme hotellissa vain yhden yön varatun ja maksetun 4 yön sijaan. Paikka on todella huonokuntoinen, ränsistynyt, likainen, aamiainen ala-arvoinen: ei kahvia, ei maitoa, pieni munakkaan palanen ja paahtoleipä. Ravintolassa ei ole ruokalistaa ollenkaan. Ainoa hyvä asia oli hyvä ruoka! Ravintola keskittyy kaljan juomiseen, aivan liian meluinen paikka. Vastaava mieshenkilö oli koko illan ravintolassa asiakkaiden kanssa ja selvästi juopunut. Sänky myös ala- arvoinen, vanha patja. Pakko oli muuttaa yhden yön jälkeen pois. Aina mainoksissa luvataan paljon enemmän kuin paikan päältä löytyy, esim. pyykinpesutilat! Huonekalut risaisia ja likaisia. Puhelin huoneessa ilman johtoa ja hyvin pienestä tv: tä näkyi vain yksi kanava, jonka joku oli jossain valinnut ja sekin aivan hämärästi.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Zmicheal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025