Hotel Totara - Dar es Salaam

Pet-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam with free bike rentals and a koi pond garden

Amenities & Unique Facilities

Hotel Totara has an outdoor swimming pool open all year with a shallow end and sun loungers. The garden includes koi fish ponds and rabbits roaming freely, along with a tree house for relaxation. Guests can borrow free bicycles and use badminton and tennis equipment for active recreation.

Rooms

Accommodations at Totara include family rooms and standard double rooms, all with air conditioning and soundproofing. Deluxe Double Rooms with Balcony offer garden or city views and a work desk. Each room has a flat-screen smart TV, refrigerator, and kettle, with daily housekeeping provided.

Dining

A continental buffet breakfast is served daily until 11:30, featuring pancakes, eggs, fresh fruit, and local dishes. Breakfast staff are attentive, and the dining area overlooks the swimming pool. Popcorn is available 24/7 in the common areas.

Location & Surroundings

Hotel Totara Dar es Salaam is located less than 1 km from Coco Beach in the upscale Masaki neighborhood. The area has many restaurants, coffee houses, and shops within walking distance. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 16 km away, and the hotel offers a shuttle service.

Pet-Friendly & Services

Pets are allowed on the premises, making this one of the few pet-friendly hotels in Dar es Salaam. Guests have access to free self-service laundry with detergent provided by the hotel. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and airport shuttle arrangements.

• Pet Policy: Dogs and cats allowed
• Free Bike Rental: Bicycles available for guests
• Breakfast: Buffet until 11:30 with pancakes and fresh fruit
• Location: 1 km from Coco Beach in Masaki
• Garden: Koi pond and rabbits
• Laundry: Free self-service with detergent
• Pool: Year-round outdoor swimming