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Joy Inn Hotel

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dar es Salaam with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Balcony
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Joy Inn Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 15 - Sep 16
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Tomorrow

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Terrace/patio

Comfort Double Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Single Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Goba Rd, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, 16112

What's nearby

  • University of Dar es Salaam - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Mbezi Beach - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Mlimani City - 12 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Mwenge Carvers Market - 12 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Makumbusho Village - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 53 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kahawa Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Calabash Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Africana Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Fast Food - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Samaki Samaki, Mlimani City - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Joy Inn Hotel

Upscale bed & breakfast in the business district
At Joy Inn Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, meeting rooms, and a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Joy Inn Hotel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like separate dining areas and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Express check-in available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Joy Inn Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Joy Inn Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Joy Inn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Joy Inn Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Joy Inn Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Dar es Salaam, Mlimani City, and Mbezi Beach. Mwenge Carvers Market and Jangwani Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Joy Inn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

2.0/10

Staff & service

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

DAVIS REUBEN

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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