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Hotel Ideal

2.5 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Interior entrance
Executive Room | View from room
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$39
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Explore the area

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UNGONI STREET, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪4 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pappa Roti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Tai Yong Sun Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ideal

Hotel in Dar es Salaam with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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)

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

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

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
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.

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 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ideal on 14 Dec 2025 start from AU$34.74, 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.

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.