Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback

Ideal Hotel

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Ideal Hotel

Balcony
Bathroom
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Staircase
Near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Ideal Hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with continental breakfast, a picturesque garden and an on-site restaurant. Guests can unwind at the hair salon or connect to in-room WiFi. Previous guests have praised the convenient location.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Bathroom

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Dar es Salaam is home to Ideal Hotel. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Port of Dar es Salaam are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mbudya Island and Coco Beach. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World are also worth visiting.
Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guideOpens in a new window
Map
Ungoni Street, Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam

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 - 18 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 10 min drive

About this property

Ideal Hotel

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Ideal Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Ideal Hotel have thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with satellite channels

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

Property is also known as

Ideal Hotel Dar es Salaam
Ideal Dar es Salaam
Ideal Hotel Hotel
Ideal Hotel Dar es Salaam
Ideal Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ideal Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Ideal Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Ideal Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ideal Hotel located?

Situated in Dar es Salaam, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kariakoo Market and Le Grande Casino. Uhuru Monument and Nyumba ya Sanaa are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ideal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below average hotel

Several issues with my room, most important being no hot water or wifi as they have stated in their ad. They also say they have an airport shuttle for 15USD each way, that is incorrect as the guy changed his mind and charged me 25USD. Would never recommend this hotel, you're better off paying an extra $5 somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

AndrewL, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible, Management clear stole from me. Never book this hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Staff & service
it was average i was not expecting what i find,i was thinking it is a three start hotel or something better but not.It is good for the backpackers or those that travel for months away from home.The location is ok within the CBD. The food is also good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have enough facilities for spending comfortable. Good cost performance and enough service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place to stay

The shuttle waited patiently for us while we bought our visa and waited to get our luggage at the airport. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018