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Nelly's Inn

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Outdoor dining
Desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Bathroom sink

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kawe Mbezi Beach along Old Bagamoyo Rd, Near Zena Kawawa Residence Pweza St, Dar es Salaam, 20313
  • Place, Msasani Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lugalo Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nafasi Art Space
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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At Nelly's Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Msasani Bay Beach and within 15 minutes of Lugalo Golf Course. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Mikocheni hotel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Nafasi Art Space and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Mwenge Carvers Market.

What's nearby

  • Msasani Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lugalo Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nafasi Art Space - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Coco Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 30 min drive
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dm Cafe & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kukurico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sanara Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Nelly's Inn

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Nelly's Inn. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nelly's Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free return airport shuttle during limited hours
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are 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: TZS 3683.94 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.

  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Nelly's Dar Es Salaam
Nelly's Inn Hotel
Nelly's Inn Dar Es Salaam
Nelly's Inn Dar es Salaam
Nelly's Inn Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nelly's Inn?

Nelly's Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Nelly's Inn?

Yep, Nelly's Inn has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Nelly's Inn?

Yep, Nelly's Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Msasani Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Nelly's Inn?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps and body scrubs.

Is Nelly's Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Nelly's Inn is a hit with families.

Does Nelly's Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nelly's Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nelly's Inn?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Nelly's Inn?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nelly's Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Nelly's Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Lugalo Golf Course is a short 15-minute walk away.

Nelly's Inn Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

DhC, New York

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

Decent

I'm a single woman traveler and I didn't mind staying at Nelly's, but for no longer than 1 night or 2. It's safe and in a good neighborhood in Dar but I still wouldn't venture out on my own after dark. The hotel did send along someone to accompany me when I wanted to walk the beach however, and were looking out for me and my safety. The hotel condition itself is decent, I didnt see any bugs or rodents. But the beds are terribly uncomfortable.

2/10 Terrible

Robert, Nairobi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Please avoid this hotel!

On my first night, while eating in the hotel restaurant, an unknown thief entered my locked room and stole my laptop computer that I had locked in the wardrobe. He relocked everything on the way out. Another guest who was off the premises at the time had the exact same experience. The fact that a duplicate or master key was involved suggests the complicity of someone on the staff. Police reports were made, but neither stolen item has yet been recovered. The main problem is the locks on the room doors are the cheapest single-action locks available, with very easily duplicated keys. Unless and until the locks are upgraded on all the rooms, please avoid this place! Nothing much to recommend it anyway, rather claustrophobic compund and rooms, usual plumbing problems (no cistern cover or seat on toilet, basin waste pipe leaking etc). Can do very much better elsewhere for the same low price, and nearer to town also (e.g. Akana Lodge)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
no water pressure no hot water

6/10 Okay

Hassen, cannes

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel proche d'une très belle plage

Bonne hôtel, par contre loin du centre ville et loin de l'aéroport, du coup budget taxi élevée , et surtout le soir rien a faire des 22h un petit bar de nuit et plus de restaurant qui servent à partir de 23h00. Si de passage à dar es salaam préférerez un hôtel dans le centre, pour la détente et le calme choisissez nelly's

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Ein Touch Afrika

Ich moechte in Afrika Afrika spueren. Deshalb gefiehl mir das Hotel gut, obwohl oder gerade weil es nicht europeischen Standards entspricht.