Hotel Ideal

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

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Welcome to the reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay.
Corridors lead to rooms with windows and doors with metal handles.
Stylish building with balconies and geometric patterns, offering a glimpse into a modern architectural design.
Relax in this inviting room with a comfortable bed, a small refrigerator, and a convenient table for your essentials.
Stairwell with handrail and fire extinguisher, surrounded by a decorative fence and exit sign.

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
UNGONI STREET, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ideal

Hotel in the business district
Consider a stay at Hotel Ideal and take advantage of free English breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ideal boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Grab bars in tubs and accessible tubs
  • 23-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ideal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Ideal?

Self parking is available for USD 1 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ideal?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ideal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Ideal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Ideal located?

Located in the heart of Dar es Salaam, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kariakoo Market and Le Grande Casino. Uhuru Monument and St Joseph's Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Ideal Reviews

Reviews

3.6
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4.6/10

Cleanliness

3.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

2.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.6/10

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