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Durban Hotel

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

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Executive Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Durban Hotel in Mchafukoge welcomes travelers with a breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour business center, and a convenient location near the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The helpful staff earns positive reviews.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, City View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services

Classic Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
149 Uhuru Street, Plot no 989, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, 67625

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 22 min drive

About this property

Durban Hotel

Hotel located in Mchafukoge
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Durban Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a conference center.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services
Room features
All 64 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 1 2025 to August 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 10 will be collected before check-in.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

Durban Hotel Hotel
Durban Hotel Dar es Salaam
Durban Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Durban Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Durban Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Durban Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Durban Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Durban Hotel located?

Located in Mchafukoge, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Uhuru Monument and Le Grande Casino. St Joseph's Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Durban Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at Durban hotel was good, a clean place, good beddings, good wifi, water and power is available 24/7. Very cheerful member of staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness is terrible. The area very dirty and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shridath

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alleen ontbijt
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruhige Lage,Zimmer,Smart TV,Internet,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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