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Mara Courtyard Lodge

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

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free self parking
Exterior
The Mara Courtyard Lodge offers a delicious English breakfast on its terrace with a garden view. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and local cuisine at the on-site restaurant. The attentive staff consistently earns high praise from visitors.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Dar es Salaam, Mara Courtyard Lodge is near the airport. Uhuru Monument and Atiman House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ilala Market and Kariakoo Market.
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Ukonga Road/Julius K. Nyerere Road, Mombasa Bus Stop, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • University of Dar es Salaam - 21 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Mlimani City - 22 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

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

About this property

Mara Courtyard Lodge

Hotel near the airport
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Mara Courtyard Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Mara Courtyard Lodge have perks such as 24-hour room service and furnished balconies, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per room (roundtrip)

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mara Courtyard Lodge Dar es Salaam
Mara Courtyard Dar es Salaam
Mara Courtyard
Mara Courtyard Lodge Hotel
Mara Courtyard Lodge Dar es Salaam
Mara Courtyard Lodge Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Mara Courtyard Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mara Courtyard Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mara Courtyard Lodge?

Check-in begins at 10 AM.

What time is check-out at Mara Courtyard Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Mara Courtyard Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20.00 per room applies.

Where is Mara Courtyard Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pugu Hills Nature Centre, Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Reserve, and Ilala Market. Tanzania National Stadium and Uhuru Monument are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Mara Courtyard Lodge Reviews

6.0

7.4

Cleanliness

5.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.8

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

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

We were never able to even find this hotel to check into! We messaged and called multiple times and never heard back from them - phone calls were never even answered. After riding around in a Uber for an hour, we gave up and booked a different place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Joep

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

Great stay close to the Kilimanjaro airport.

Very friendly manager who went out of the way to make our stay comfortable. Great breakfast. Beds a bit too tough to our taste.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Prima simpel en goedkoop verblijf

Simpele kamer, uitstekend bed, prima kussens, badkamer simpel maar OK, erg rustig en uitermate vriendelijk, verkoelend overdekt terras, erg goedkoop, ik ga er beslist weer heen wanneer ik in Dar ben
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Ricky

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

Billigt och bra boende för en natt eller två!

Vi bodde här en natt efter kommit ifrån Zanzibar, dom klassar sig som flygplanshotell men det tar ca 10-15 min till flygplatsen, närområdet är lite speciellt men dom stänger stora grindar och allt känns jättesäkert, fin innergård och stora rum och bekväma sängar , dessutom billigt jämnfört med närmare flygplatsen , dom hade transfersevice med en stor fin bil, billigt ca10 dollar till flygplatsen, frukost sådär som övriga ställen om man inte väljer 4 stjärniga hotell.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ruffigt närområde

3.5 stjärnigt!!!!! Snarare 1 stjärnigt. Var väldigt smutsigt,både handdukar o sänglinnen. Men som vanligt i Dar,trevlig hjälpsam personal.Väldigt ruffigt närområde
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible :(

I was flying out Dar es Salaam at 4 o clock in the morning. So the lady in the reception offered, that I can have my breakfast at 10PM or 1AM, just before leaving. I decided and confirmed on that 1AM option. But when I got up, there was no one at the desk, nor the information about the breakfast. THE GATE WAS CLOSED and I needed to run through the reception desk to find the key and get free to meet my Uber driver!!! Also - in the satelite TV there was only one channel. All of them was "not in the payed option", not mentioning batteries in the remotes. But the lady told me, it was the problem with morning rain.. If you are expecting professional service, don't look there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

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