Lantana Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Front of property
Flat-screen TV
Reception
Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Sinza Kwaremi, Dar es Salaam, 78669
  • Mlimani City
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Makumbusho Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Dar es Salaam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Room options

Executive Suite

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 228 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 179 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 358 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Located in Sinza, Lantana Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Mlimani City and Mwenge Carvers Market. This 19-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Mlimani City - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mwenge Carvers Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Makumbusho Village - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 28 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Africa sana - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wanyama Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Calabash Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Fast Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Samaki Samaki, Mlimani City - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lantana Hotel

Hotel in Dar es Salaam with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Guests of Lantana Hotel enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20.00 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a meeting room, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer free toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bathrobes, and bidets. Other standard amenities include ceiling fans, safes, and desks.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 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, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 7:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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 free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.
  • The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

Lantana Hotel Dar es Salaam
Lantana Dar es Salaam
Lantana Hotel Hotel
Lantana Hotel Dar es Salaam
Lantana Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Lantana Hotel?

Lantana Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Lantana Hotel?

As of Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lantana Hotel on Jul 2, 2025 start from $25.07, excluding 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's there to do around Lantana Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Sinza within a short 19-minute walk of Mlimani City. You'll also find Makumbusho Village and Mwenge Carvers Market within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Lantana Hotel?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Lantana Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include mani/pedis, body treatments, massages, and facials.

Does Lantana Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Lantana Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Lantana Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Lantana Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Lantana Hotel?

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

Does Lantana Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Lantana Hotel serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Lantana Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lantana Hotel.

Does Lantana Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Lantana Hotel?

The closest major airport to Lantana Hotel is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR), which is 10.7 mi away (40 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lantana Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Lantana Hotel.

Lantana Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 29 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Abdulelah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room did not have closet, breakfast buffet was not bad, it worth the paid price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Chara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They forgot to send the airport shuttle for me and the rooms are not as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMIU

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good place
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

said

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Derrick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you know dar, this place is great. A newbie will be lost. This property actually had roaches. They offer to spray the room. I went to buy mosquito spray as I know that mosquitoes do exist in Tanzania. I was not expecting the other pest however.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Maurice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Poorly furnished hotel

The shower towels were old, and only one big towel was found in the room. When we asked for more towels, we were given one extra old to use. When we came back to the hotel from touring Dar-es-Salaam shore and asked for more towels to shower because our two towels were still wet, we were told that their towels were unavailable and wet. It is a very poorly furnished hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Johnnie, seattle

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is disgusting. Bugs and old furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elia

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

Great!!!

Great hotel with great people of excellent humanity!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Mireille

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

L

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff members went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. The breakfast was delicious with many options. The menu options were nice and affordable. Every room service staff spoke clear english and reception always responded quickly. I like how the rooms have AC and a ceiling fan. The backup generator worked great during city wide power outages. There was an issue with critters but if you don't bring food into your room you should be fine. Peace

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helpful Staff

This is a comfortable hotel. It was a little hard to find and not near the bus stand or airports. The staff was kind and really helpful. The receptionist particularly went out of her way to accommodate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anchou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No response needed refund kept money will never use again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Drunk waitstaff

The front staff were very friendly and the shuttle driver was kind and professional, but the place was dirty with several roaches in the room and the restaurant staff were not helpful, largely because they were drinking alcohol during there shift.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jens, N

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

An oasis of peace

Hi, I enjoyed my stay. The Hotel can pick you up from the airport for $15 (much cheaper than official taxi for $35). The food is well cooked and plenty. I can recommend the Avocado salad as starter and Spaghetti Arabiata. The breakfast has a good choice also. The hotel is quiet and with air con you sleep very well. The bathroom was very clean. I also tested the Full Bidy Massage from the Wellness Spa offer and it was very relaxing after a long day in the city center. I will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel

My stay was good the room was nice and clean and hotel staff were helpful esp the lady at the reception desk the only issue is breakfast, very limited selection the hotel should improve greatly on that otherwise everything was perfect.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place if youbare coming for business not staying for holiday

2/10 Terrible

Karanja

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

0 star Motel in rundown neighborhood

No idea how this motel made it to hotels.com or even how they managed a 3 star rating. It should not have 1 star by any stretch. This 3 storey structure is located in back roads of run down residential neighborhood with no street lighting at night and does not seem like an area where someone who doesn't know their way around wants to be especially after sundown. Service was poor as it seems to be everywhere in Tanzania - and I'm African and have traveled in Africa. They provided wifi but could not have been anything more than 1KBPs even on rare occasions when it worked.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Nice Hotel in a poor locality away from city

Its a good hotel for a short stay. Only concern is the location. If you have a person who can drop and pick you from the hotel then its no problem at all. Though in poor area hotel is very safe.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Iowa

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

Clean hotel with friendly staff, great price!

Upon arriving in Dar I stayed at Lantana for 4 nights total in my trip. The room was very clean, as was the bathroom. There was water, coffee and the linens were very clean. Each day the room was cleaned very well. Breakfast was tasty, and eggs were available upon request. The staff was very friendly, they made suggestions, and didn't treat me lie a mzungu, rather a rafiki. They honored the online price I had paid originally for the remainder of my stay, and allowed me to keep my bags behind the desk on the day of my departure so I could go around town for the day. Everyone was nice and very friendly, I will stay there again bed time in Dar.

10/10 Excellent

Harald Heinrich

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023