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Hotel Ideal

2.5 star property

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A multi-story building with balconies, windows, and a palm tree in the foreground.
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
A bar area with shelves stocked with bottled water, fruit juices, and various alcoholic beverages.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a table with water bottles, and a window with a view of a building.
A restaurant with tables covered in red tablecloths, black chairs, and ceiling fans.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a wooden nightstand, a wooden chair, and two water bottles on a wooden table.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread and towels, a small table with water bottles, and a desk with a computer.

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Hotel Ideal places you next to Vijana Mall and within a 10-minute walk of Kariakoo Market. This 24-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Uhuru Monument - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Askari Monument - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Muchachos Fast Food - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pappa Roti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ideal

Hotel Ideal features free WiFi in public areas and a banquet hall. If you drive, self parking is USD 1 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a garden and an ATM.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 23-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer slippers and bathrobes. Ceiling fans and phones are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

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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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Ideal?

Hotel Ideal offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ideal?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ideal on Jul 8, 2026 start from $26, 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.

What is there to do near Hotel Ideal?

This hotel in Dar es Salaam is within a 10-minute walk of Kariakoo Market and Vijana Mall. You'll also find Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Nyumba ya Sanaa less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Ideal?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 1 per night.

Does Hotel Ideal have a casino?

No, Hotel Ideal doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Ideal?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Ideal?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like bathrobes and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Does Hotel Ideal have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Ideal have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Ideal serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Ideal allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Ideal.

Does Hotel Ideal have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hotel Ideal?

The closest major airport to Hotel Ideal is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR), which is 6.9 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Ideal?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Ideal.

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 traveler

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