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House number 7 Mlali road, Dar es Salaam, Masaki, 255
  • Popular LocationThe Slipway3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoco Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Ferry Terminal10 min drive
  • AirportDar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)40 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Gallivanters Hostel is located in Masaki, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam, and is in a rural area and near the airport. Little Theatre and Nafasi Art Space are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lugalo Golf Course and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Traveling with kids? Consider Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Tanzania National Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • The Slipway - 3 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive
  • Makumbusho Village - 8 min drive
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Kariakoo Market - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 22 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Epi d'or - 18 min walk
  • Chengdou Wu - 12 min walk
  • Karambezi Cafe - 16 min walk
  • Kahawa Cafe - 7 min walk
  • The Grill House - 12 min walk

About this property

Gallivanters Hostel

Family-friendly hotel located in Masaki
Consider a stay at Gallivanters Hostel and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coworking spaces, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, local meal delivery service, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's slippers and childcare services
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • A personal chef, ovens, and blenders

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured covered self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday for a fee of EUR 10

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker

More

  • Chef
  • Children's slippers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 1:00 AM and 12:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 1:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: EUR 35 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: EUR 0 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 1:00 AM and 12:30 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 10

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to midnight

Frequently asked questions

Does Gallivanters Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–midnight.

Is Gallivanters Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gallivanters Hostel?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Gallivanters Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available from 1:00 AM– 12:30 AM for a fee of EUR 10.

What time is check-out at Gallivanters Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gallivanters Hostel located?

This family-friendly Dar es Salaam hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sea Cliff Casino and Coco Beach. The Slipway and Bongoyo Island are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Gallivanters Hostel Reviews

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8.4

Very Good

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