Name: California Lodge
Address: Soko Jipya, Bagamoyo, Tanzania, Soko Jipya, Tanzania
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £7 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

California Lodge

Soko Jipya, Bagamoyo, Tanzania – Excellent location - show map

Set in Bagamoyo with Caravan Serai Museum Bagamoyo and Catholic Historic Museum Bagamoyo nearby, California Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with bidet and slippers. Kunduchi Water Park is 49 km from the lodge, while Kaole Mamba Ranch is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 78 km from California Lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 large double bed

Single Room with Private Bathroom

1 single bed

Small Double Room

1 double bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.4

Facilities

7.9

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Value for money

8.9

Location

9.2

Guests who stayed here loved

Mark
United States
“loved it! noel was super nice. location was pretty central. i thought it was a great price to get a room and bathroom all to yourself.”
Charlotte
Belgium
“Very kind host, Noel is happy to help with everything! The lodge has a excellent location (close to the city center, bus stop, big supermarket at the corner,…). The room was basic but clean. For this price it is an excellent choice!”
Caz0706
United Kingdom
“Brilliant Attentive Host Always With A Smile And Always Happy To Help At All Times Great Wifi Connection The Whole Stay Amazing Value For Money Clean And Tidy Throughout The Property”
Sylwia
Poland
“That was very cheap accommodation. For this price I cannot complain.The owners was very helpful and friendly. Very good location. What you can expect? The rooms are small, not air conditioner, not hot water , specific toilet. All worth this price.”
Ammy
Turkey
“This was my second time staying at this lodge and I came to realize that there's a lot of renovation taking place like the furniture, amenities, and internet, the rooms were so clean and very comfortable, and the staff (Noel) was incredibly...”
Dominik
Switzerland
“Excellent price value. Clean and cozy budget room with good mosquito net and good shower. Secure parking and lovely staff.”
Rosy
United Kingdom
“I had a single room, with private bathroom. Nice and clean, comfortable mattress and a nice central location close to bus stand and historic bagamoyo. I had a nice couple of days here and would definitely recommend for anyone wanting budget...”
Mario
France
“clean, close to the bus station, owner very friendly and a very good price”
David
Tanzania
“The staff were very nice and the room was super clean. The price was also excellent.”
M
Michael
Netherlands
“location is perfect, right in the city centre and very close to the beach. Noël is super friendly and willing to help with everything. really good prices as well. 10/10 would stay here again :)”

Property surroundings

Facilities of California Lodge

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
California Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. That's about £37. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform California Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Room options at California Lodge include:
- Double
- Single
California Lodge is 400 yards from the centre of Bagamoyo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at California Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
The prices at California Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
California Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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