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Hillstarh Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Interior detail
Hallway
Lobby sitting area
Basic Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
The Hillstarh Hotel sits conveniently near local attractions, offering English breakfast and in-room WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden or get personalized tour assistance from the 24-hour front desk. The hotel consistently earns enthusiastic reviews from satisfied travelers.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam is home to Hillstarh Hotel. Askari Monument and Atiman House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Slipway and Kariakoo Market. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World are also worth visiting.
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Map
Togo St, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Makumbusho Village - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • The Slipway - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 6 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 13 min drive

About this property

Hillstarh Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Hillstarh Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a grocery/convenience store. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hillstarh Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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Hillstarh Dar es Salaam
Hillstarh
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Hillstarh Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillstarh Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hillstarh Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hillstarh Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Hillstarh Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Hillstarh Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hillstarh Hotel located?

Situated in Dar es Salaam, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Theatre, Makumbusho Village, and Coco Beach. Msasani Bay Beach and Nyumba ya Sanaa are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hillstarh Hotel Reviews

6.8

8.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.8

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice facility. Huge room with great amenities. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Only minor problem was that the hotel lists that they have a restaurant, but when I asked to order, I could not get the majority of items on the menu. Other than that, things were great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel

Very nice hotel with good rates. Nice staff and cooked breakfast is good too.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Faizal

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great friendly staff! The only downside was no hot water for shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and amenities. Front desk staff very polite and fluent in English. Bathroom needs shower curtain as it floods easily. TVs need more cable channels. Overall an excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can’t appreciate anything a hotel has to offer, especially if they “no show” for scheduled free shuttle service. Arrived late 9:30pm with 0400hr departure. After an hour of looking and inquiring (none of the taxi drivers ever heard of hotel), I ended up sleeping outside the departures entry on a bench until checkout opened at 1am. Horrible experience and I will address this issue further via other avenues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

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