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Nelly's Inn

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Free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Nelly's Inn. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body wrap, a massage, or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mikocheni, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam, Nelly's Inn is in a rural area and near the beach. Makumbusho Village and Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lugalo Golf Course and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Nafasi Art Space and Dhahabu Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkeling and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
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Kawe Mbezi Beach along Old Bagamoyo Rd, Near Zena Kawawa Residence Pweza St, Dar es Salaam, 20313

What's nearby

  • Msasani Bay Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lugalo Golf Course
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mbezi Beach
    6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kariakoo Market
    12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam
    15 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Billionaire's Pub
    2 min drive
  • Rose garden
    4 min drive
  • Saverio's
    18 min walk
  • Sanara Grill
    14 min walk
  • East 24 Bar & Grill
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Nelly's Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Nelly's Inn?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Nelly's Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Nelly's Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Nelly's Inn located?

Located in Mikocheni, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Msasani Bay Beach and Lugalo Golf Course. Nafasi Art Space and Mwenge Carvers Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nelly's Inn Reviews

4.8

5.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

6.0

Staff & service

3.8

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

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sayd

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

Hotel Nelly' s est il vraiment un 3 étoiles?

Le personnel était très gentils mais service service décevant: pas d’électricité pendant plusieurs jours.; les sanitaires : minuscules filet d'eau obligé d'attendre plusieurs minutes pour remplir sceau d'eau pour évacuation WC , d’où douche donc impossible. Ces problèmes sont ils exceptionnels, ou récurrent, ? Sur 7 jours de location 4 jours d'enfer; mon correspondant africain m'a cédé sa chambre qui était dans un autre hôtel et a pris ma chambre pour les 3 jours restant.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hassen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel proche d'une très belle plage

Bonne hôtel, par contre loin du centre ville et loin de l'aéroport, du coup budget taxi élevée , et surtout le soir rien a faire des 22h un petit bar de nuit et plus de restaurant qui servent à partir de 23h00. Si de passage à dar es salaam préférerez un hôtel dans le centre, pour la détente et le calme choisissez nelly's
Verified review

4/10 Poor

DhC

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

Decent

I'm a single woman traveler and I didn't mind staying at Nelly's, but for no longer than 1 night or 2. It's safe and in a good neighborhood in Dar but I still wouldn't venture out on my own after dark. The hotel did send along someone to accompany me when I wanted to walk the beach however, and were looking out for me and my safety. The hotel condition itself is decent, I didnt see any bugs or rodents. But the beds are terribly uncomfortable.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Ein Touch Afrika

Ich moechte in Afrika Afrika spueren. Deshalb gefiehl mir das Hotel gut, obwohl oder gerade weil es nicht europeischen Standards entspricht.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Please avoid this hotel!

On my first night, while eating in the hotel restaurant, an unknown thief entered my locked room and stole my laptop computer that I had locked in the wardrobe. He relocked everything on the way out. Another guest who was off the premises at the time had the exact same experience. The fact that a duplicate or master key was involved suggests the complicity of someone on the staff. Police reports were made, but neither stolen item has yet been recovered. The main problem is the locks on the room doors are the cheapest single-action locks available, with very easily duplicated keys. Unless and until the locks are upgraded on all the rooms, please avoid this place! Nothing much to recommend it anyway, rather claustrophobic compund and rooms, usual plumbing problems (no cistern cover or seat on toilet, basin waste pipe leaking etc). Can do very much better elsewhere for the same low price, and nearer to town also (e.g. Akana Lodge)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
no water pressure no hot water