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Reviews of Hotel Totara 4 stars

64 Msasani road, Masaki, Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

#8 of 92 hotels in Dar es Salaam

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Review score

Based on 386 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    8.0
    Very very nice
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff were very friendly , the room very clean and the location was great

    Breakfast was excellent, a really wide spread was available

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    7.0
    Ok for one or two nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even though the room had closed windows, we could hear people/staff talking un the yard as if they were in our room. The bathroom was basically part of the room, only divided from the room by thin tempered glass wall so you could hear everything and partially see the person in the bathroom as well. Even though I spent the night there with my husband, we would appreciate more privacy in the bathroom. But I think you got what you've paid for. The whole hotel and spacious yard seemed a bit dated, but it's ok for one-two nights.

    Comfy bed, several washing machines and driers available for free, many options in breakfast buffet.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Responsive and charming staff, a well-kept small park, within walking distance of good restaurants, the hotel is a small oasis in the heart of the big city.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    7.0
    Unsatisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we were in was terrible and to get to the bathroom was a ordeal with steps and bathroom was dirty with unwanted slippers lying around

    Nothing

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room key wasn't available upon arrival even though I checked in at 7pm. It was ready in the morning.

    All the comforts you need while traveling and none of the unnecessary comforts. The bunnies and the goldfish in the courtyard were a special delight. Excellent location, walking distance to shops and food and the beach.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    9.0
    Nice Place in Nice Neighbourhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough common area with sitting arrangements.

    It is a nice place in a nice location / neighbourhood.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet should be better in the rooms.

    Great location with restaurants and loundges few minutes drive around. Quiet area.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hotel with very friendly staff! Bed was good, shower could use an upgrade but was clean and absolutely fine. Breakfast is nice! Location is perfectly close to anything you might need.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed it
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast part and the entrance guard was a nice person

    Was super delicious

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Such a nice place! Amazing breakfast, a lot of tasty options. All people there are so kind and helpful!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Very good value for money, great location, modern place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room did have some cigarette smell :(

    Very nice and modern hotel at a great location. Big and spacious and comfy room, AC working. Nice breakfast. Nice and clean hotel and pool area. Friendly staff. We liked the place.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smelled cigarettes in the corridors immediately from the reception

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We informed the property we will arrive between 2-3pm. We arrived at 3pm and our rooms were still not ready. We did not have to wait too long but after all day of traveling last thing you want to do is wait for your room. The facilities are not as new as they seem in the pictures. We had 1 rooms and 1 did not even have a proper bathroom door that would close. The cleanliness was also a bit questionable. Also the room was facing the garden so it was a bit loud when someone was passing by and talking. No mosquito nets which I understand is maybe not that necessary in this time of the year but makes you just feel safer. The lounge was a bit of a disaster to be honest for the prices they charge there - 30$ for a whatever wine is too much even for Europe. No cold wine; dirty glasses; they always had only 1 cold drink - 1 cold coke; 1 cold Fanta; 1 cold sparkling water.

    The staff was very nice. The breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything greT

    Everything, facilities, location, pool, breakfast 7.30 am to 11 am and the staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Definitely would recommend and we look forward to staying there in our next visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walkways to breakfast room can be slippery

    Hotel Tortara, very clean and spacious hotel room. Variety of breakfast options. Popcorn available 24/7. Large pool and garden. Playful rabbits around the hotel gardens. Nicely lit up. Very peaceful location. Cosy beds. Large fountain at main entrance with koi fish. Pond in the middle of the garden had koi fish as well. Tree house for relaxing.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place....

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice breakfast and the service is very good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    8.0
    A comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Customer Service may need improvement. The address in Booking.com is 52 Msasani Road, while the hotel is at 64 Msasani Road.

    NA

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wifi does not work well and some rooms may be noisy.

    Great location. Great price. Fantastic continental breakfast. Lovely sitting area with a beautiful garden and a swimming pool with bunnies and fish to enjoy. Rooms are large enough and come with a fridge and a kettle. Staff super friendly and accommodating. There is no restaurant in the hotel but there are plenty of good options nearby, including a Thai massage center in front which I tried and would definitely recommend. Will definitely come back!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    9.0
    Would choose the hotel once again when i travel to Dar.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The starting time for breakfast could be earlier than 0730hrs.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    9.0
    It was awesome
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The starting time for serving breakfast. I feel the hotel can start serving breakfast a bit earlier to accommodate those starting days activities earlier as well. 7;30am was somewhat late. I would propose 7:00 am or earlier.

    The breakfast was really nice and the staff friendly. I would choose the hotel again next time I am travelling to Dar

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff can be a little rigid. Two times they refused to offer me early breakfast as I needed to leave earlier than usual for my meetings

    Great location and proximity to most amenities. Excellent staff, very comfortable room.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient location in Masaka. Comfortable, Clean and a great breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    9.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The dinner in the restaurant could be prepared a bit better. Octopus was prepared dry like a kebab and without any additional vegetables. Probably photos to the menu could help the customers.

    Decent breakfast including fruits, Cornflex with milk, as well as changing day-by-day dishes (pancakes etc). Well renovated rooms, fish in aquarium and rabbits with the garden and the pool add the value to your stay. European pictures in the hotel make you feel like at home :)

    Stayed in June 2024

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