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Rungwe Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring balconies and a green facade. - Rungwe Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A modern hotel lobby with a central staircase, multiple air conditioning units, and a patterned floor. - Rungwe Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A bar area with a patterned wall, a wine cooler, and bar stools. - Rungwe Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a TV mounted on the wall. - Rungwe Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A building facade with a green artificial grass lawn, a red door labeled "CLUB", and a modern architectural design with a curved roof. - Rungwe Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
Consider a stay at Rungwe Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub, and a rooftop terrace. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Serengeti, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A large bed with a tufted headboard, a red throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a phone.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A large bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a chair with a floral pattern.

Executive Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a red carpet.

Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Rungwe Hotel is in Kijitonyama, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam. Mwenge Carvers Market and Mlimani City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pugu Hills Nature Centre and Msasani Bay Beach. Nafasi Art Space and Dhahabu Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
Map
Shekilango Road, Kijitonyama, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Mwenge Carvers Market
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Makumbusho Village
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mlimani City
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kariakoo Market
    11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam
    15 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rose garden
    2 min drive
  • Brek Point
    14 min walk
  • Break Point
    19 min walk
  • Wanyama Hotel
    13 min walk
  • Pweza Cafe
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Serengeti

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Rungwe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rungwe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rungwe Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Rungwe Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rungwe Hotel located?

Located in Kijitonyama, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mwenge Carvers Market and Makumbusho Village. Mlimani City and Nafasi Art Space are also within 2 mi (3 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

Rungwe Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

5.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Perry

They should review their Manu list as most of the foods on the list are not available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jessie

When we arrived they were overbooked. It was 2am and we were forced to share rooms with other group members. They also never cancelled all the reservations so we ended up triple paying in some cases and it's been a lot of work receiving refunds.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Koan S

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bad, and terrible noice all night
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Karanja

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

Low class motel in ref light district

Where do I begin. Upon arrival I was told Hotels.com shouldn't have accepted my reservation as they had no rooms. I threatened to call the embassy and that's when they admitted they had a room but it would have been an upgraded room and they tried to charge me for it! The so called upgraded room had a sink leaking dirty water all over bathroom. There was one towel in bathroom and hardly any bathroom supplies. I requested extra towels but they never sent them and when I went down to ask was told they were locked away. The mini fridge required an adapter plug but they didn't have any. Promised to get some next day but still nothing so there was an unusable fridge in room. So called "ho-tel" is really a 1 star motel in red light district next to a club that booms heavy music till dawn Sunday to Sunday. No idea how this hotel got listed on hotels.com. Expedia is doing themselves a disservice by listing this hotel! The staff were openly rude, rolled their eyes and generally went out of their way to be unpleasant it seemed. It was clear they are used to complaints and requests that they never intend to fulfill. Manager was rude and dismissive. Being Kenyan I stupidly assumed that my speaking Swahili would endear me and lead to some pleasantness but it just seemed to make them even more disdainful. Awful experience. Customer service does not exist in TZ but the King D definitely takes it to the next level. They are King of poor service and they seem to relish It.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

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

The Best Budget Hotel in Dar!

Rungwe Hotel is a great stay in the heart of Dar es Salaam with great staff and great accommodations. From 24hour restaurant, full breakfast buffet every morning, laundry services, daily housekeeping and a bar & nightclub on-site. Rungwe Hotel definitely is pure value for your money. With lovely balcony views (great from 6th floor unit) and in walking distance from Mililani Mall and other local attractions by Bolt or Uber, there is never a problem with directions when telling people where you are at or where you are going as everyone knows Rungwe Hotel (Sinza). *Please note: There are clubs nearby and the possibility of night activity until the early hours heard from your room is a great possibility at this stay. If your are a light sleeper or have trouble falling asleep to pulsating rhythms throughout the night, this may not be the place for you as the location can be a bit active at night. Suggestions for Rungwe Hotel: * Please invest in your TV/Cable channel offerings. As of our last visit, only one channel was offered and typically in Swahili. * Please invest in brewed or craft coffee makers as the hotel is too nice to only offer instant coffee while having 24 hour restaurant services. * Each unit should have a microwave and iron at the very least. Several times we needed to ask the kitchen to warm up a basic food dish (leftover) and/or to iron a garment and is a bit of a hassle when not wanted to have to leave the room to do so depending on the hour of the day.
Breakfast Buffet
Room Service - Vegetable fried rice, mashed potatoes & chapati
Room Service - Local Chicken
Room service - Avocado salad, fresh fruit platter, vegetable fried rice, mashed potato and chapati
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Experiencing local life in Dar

Clean and secure rooms & facilities. Rooms were cleaned daily. Fantastic staff who were very responsive to our needs and requests. Location is ideal for those that want to experience Dar as the locals do. Relative close proximity to the Mlimani City Mall. Loads of restaurants serving delicious local fare all a 2k - 3k Bajaji ride away. Bubbling night life.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Experiencing life as the locals do, in Dar

Clean and secure rooms & facilities. Rooms were cleaned daily. Fantastic staff who were very responsive to our needs and requests. Location is ideal for those that want to experience Dar as the locals do. Relative close proximity to the Mlimani City Mall. Loads of restaurants serving delicious local fare all a 2k - 3k Bajaji ride away. Bubbling night life.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful for a restful stay

Awful area to have restful stay. Night clubs in all directions playing music till 6am. Sound thumbs through the building. So nearly no sleep had. Had to move rooms but to no avail. Will be looking for refund but doubt they will be helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Firoz A

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

short stay business trip

Good for short stay on business trip. Clean and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Firoz A

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

short business stay

Its a good affordable hotel for short stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good hotel, friendly staff

The hotel is nice. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne Frellumstad

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

Utrolig service!

Jeg hadde en veldig bra opplevelse med dette hotellet, servicen var det beste, den var altså helt i toppsjiktet! Det var ikke wifi på hotellet da jeg ankom, og det var litt krise for meg. Så manageren på hotellet ga meg mobilen sin til å bruke som hotspot. Da dette ikke funket dro han selv ut å kjøpte top up til simkortet jeg allerede hadde, og dette skulle jeg absolutt ikke betale for. Jeg vil anbefale dette hotellet! Rommene er veldig fine, badet er noe lite, men går helt greit da det er daglig rengjøring. Ellers er hotellets lokasjon på et sted det er en del festing, så det var musikk som spilte relativt høyt utenfor til ca. kl.00.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
need to train more staff on be fast in case of any Oder example i oder tea at 8a, and they send up stairs at 9.49am,another thing renovation for bath tubs,some room no telephone and only solution to change people from one room to another,,,otherwise the rooms are very cleaned-Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andy

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

Great place if you like night life near by

Friendly hotel, but not easy to sleep due to loud music in the local night clubs. If you want to club until 3am and then sleep this is a good place. You need ear plugs if you want to sleep before 3am. Good bus connections to town which is very cheap. Clean hotel, friendly staff, great breakfast buffet.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay at the hotel, really nice bar with good food, staff were helpful and happy.. I did have to change rooms due to the noise from a bar outside, again no problems. What I didn't like was there was no room safe but apart from that everything was most enjoyable..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Helpfull staff. Everything clean and comfortable.

The staff is the best part. E.g. if you need a taxi, they will call one and argue the price. That means, that you pay normal prices and not turist-prices. If you cannot find your way to the bus, they walk with you there and make sure, that you get on the right bus. Everything is perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I could say that is a 3 star hotel located near th

The room are clean, with Air Conditioned, small refrigerator and Wi-Fi. The hotel is only 2 km far from a good shopping center and supermarket what is good. The breakfast in my opinion is more for africans, it is not a international breakfast. There was no bread and few fruits. But there was african food like a lunch. There is a night club and you can here the sound all night (this is a negative point).
Verified review

8/10 Good

abidali

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

50 50

night club full night music is very bad for sleeping cant relax because music no park around
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Arif

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021