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Hotel Ideal

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

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Hotel Ideal offers a peaceful retreat in the business district with its garden space and daily manager's reception. Guests enjoy free English breakfast, connect using high-speed WiFi, and have access to practical dry cleaning and laundry services during their stay.

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 74
AED 99 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room

Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
UNGONI STREET, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pappa Roti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ideal

Hotel in the business district
Consider a stay at Hotel Ideal and take advantage of free English breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ideal boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Grab bars in tubs and accessible tubs
  • 23-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self parking on site (USD 1 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 (one-way), (from 12 to 15 years old)
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 1 per night

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Ideal Hotel
Hotel Ideal dar es salaam
Hotel Ideal Hotel dar es salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ideal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ideal?

As of 13 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ideal on 21 December 2025 start from $23.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 1 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ideal?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ideal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Ideal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Ideal located?

Located in the heart of Dar es Salaam, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Vijana Mall and Kariakoo Market. Le Grande Casino and Uhuru Monument are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Ideal Reviews

4.4

4.4

Cleanliness

4.8

Amenities

3.6

Staff & service

4.0

Eco-friendliness

2.6

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adewale

Disliked: Cleanliness
Was close to most amenities and food halls plus easy accesss to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dirty and poorly maintained.

The door on my room couldn't close so I had to wedge a door against it, the bath room was smelly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

MOSES

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in the heart of the City. Nice place with good view. But Dirty cleaners were not doing a good job in terms of cleaning. Staffs need to learn about customer service. They need to be friendly and kind. No hot water in the hotel even if I called and asked if they had hot water. Door nob and sink into the toilet was full of dust. Toilet were not cleaned properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Daphne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy hotel at night with revellers drinking in the bar. Some come in from outside the hotel. Loud banging sound on guests door late in the night. Felt very unsafe. Breakfast is abysmal. And the cleaners stole my perfume too so one wouldnt leave any personal items in the open. Why would i be forced to move aroumd with my personal items for fear of being stolen? I would strongly not recommend this hotel to anyone. Food was cheap tho. And some members of staff are okay but not all especially the Chef and cleaners.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ritva

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

Hotel Ideal, Dar es Salaam, Tansania

Yövyimme hotellissa vain yhden yön varatun ja maksetun 4 yön sijaan. Paikka on todella huonokuntoinen, ränsistynyt, likainen, aamiainen ala-arvoinen: ei kahvia, ei maitoa, pieni munakkaan palanen ja paahtoleipä. Ravintolassa ei ole ruokalistaa ollenkaan. Ainoa hyvä asia oli hyvä ruoka! Ravintola keskittyy kaljan juomiseen, aivan liian meluinen paikka. Vastaava mieshenkilö oli koko illan ravintolassa asiakkaiden kanssa ja selvästi juopunut. Sänky myös ala- arvoinen, vanha patja. Pakko oli muuttaa yhden yön jälkeen pois. Aina mainoksissa luvataan paljon enemmän kuin paikan päältä löytyy, esim. pyykinpesutilat! Huonekalut risaisia ja likaisia. Puhelin huoneessa ilman johtoa ja hyvin pienestä tv: tä näkyi vain yksi kanava, jonka joku oli jossain valinnut ja sekin aivan hämärästi.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Zmicheal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025