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Hotel Totara

Hotel Totara
Hotel Totara – Dar-es-Salaam
Hotel Totara – Dar-es-Salaam
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:30 AM

About Hotel Totara

Comfortable Accommodations Hotel Totara in Dar es Salaam offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and city or garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities Guests enjoy free WiFi, a year-round outdoor swimming pool, and a lush garden. Additional amenities include a terrace, tennis and badminton equipment hire, and free bicycle parking, and a coffee shop. Delicious Breakfast A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Guests appreciate the variety and quality of the morning meal. Prime Location Located 9.9 mi from Julius Nyerere International Airport and less than 0.6 mi from Coco Beach, Hotel Totara is near attractions such as Village Museum and Tanzania National Stadium.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 469 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Well I think it's already the 5th time I stay at Hotel Totara. It might not be the best of the best, but what I like most is the location. Very helpful and friendly staff. There is a big improvement in breakfast compared to last year. Actually there is nothing to dislike. Sometimes you hear noise from other people, but it's still ok. Maybe only warning I can give to the Mgt of the hotel. I hope you won't increase your prices anymore, otherwise value/money might not be correct anymore

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location was great. The food was ok

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nothing

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    We always enjoy our stay here.. The location is convenient to all of the places we need to go to while staying in Dar. The staff is very friendly and always remembers us and welcomes us kindly. We especially enjoy the wonderful breakfast hosted by Sophia and the staff.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The receptionists at the front desk are always very welcoming when we arrive. We stay often enough at your hotel that many of your staff remember us and are so kind and greet us warmly. Sofia and the staff in the breakfast area are so helpful and always want to help us. They are very attentive and kind and are excited to see us when we return.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Something I didn't like is the internet speed wasn't that good.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    My drivers had a hard time locating the hotel.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    It was a good experience everything was fine

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    My room was overlooking a peaceful garden, with lots of rabbits wandering freely and a pond full of white and orange big fish. You see the fish at the entrance and all around the hotel. It is so peaceful and calm, I love it. The hotel is also nicely located at walking distance from my favourite restaurants in town. The early morning swim in the pool was great. The breakfast was very nice, with fresh products and lots of choice. I enjoyed using the self-service washing and drying machines. The room is well equiped for a short stay. The first day the shower had no hot water, but upon my request the hotel fixed it the next day.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    The staff were very friendly, and helpful. The place seemed secure. The breakfast was marvellous (SUPER). Totara is conveniently located to some really good bars/hotels.

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    It's near to the clubs No toothpaste, and old furniture

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Limited food in breakfast - few options were finished very early and not refilled. Inflexibility with rooms and rates. Swimming pool didnt look very attractive. Noise from the neighbour bar until late hours.

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    There was a cigarette smoke along the walk way past the reception. I am sure the people in those rooms were smoking but it's a bother to non smoker passing through the walkway to their rooms.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Everything!

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Perfect Perfect

  • Engine customer May 2025

    I loved everything about my stay this was my second time, breakfast was especially nice Safiya took real good care of me she should get a raise.... the front desk staff as well are very courteous Happy should get a raise as well ? I couldn't stay longer

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The breakfast was amazing, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The environment was always clean and my favourite part was the beautiful fish they had in a pond. They also have friendly rabbits near the pond and as an animal lover, this made me very happy. The pool was always clean as well. It is also very close to supermarkets, restaurants and the beach. Nothing, everything was perfect.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    I was obsessed with the rabbits in the garden haha…so cute! The room was clean, well-appointed, and in a safe, vibrant, and convenient location. Everything worked and breakfast options were extensive and delicious. No complaints at all; great value for a short stay

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Passable

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Totara

Does Hotel Totara have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hotel Totara offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hotel Totara offer parking?
Yes, Hotel Totara offers free parking on-site.
Does Hotel Totara have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Hotel Totara does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Dar-es-Salaam, see business hotels in Dar-es-Salaam.
Does Hotel Totara have a fitness center?
Hotel Totara does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Hotel Totara located, and how walkable is the area?
Hotel Totara is located at 64 Msasani Road, Masaki, Dar-es-Salaam, null. With a Walk Score of 72, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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