Mikadi, Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
#54 of 97 hotels in Dar es Salaam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 186 hostel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.0
Location
8.5
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 May 2024
Ijeoma
United KingdomThe beach and the tent wasn’t what we expected
The staff where very nice we didn’t actually get to stay as we had to go somewhere else
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Neil
United KingdomWater and electricity aren't always guaranteed.
Exceptionally friendly staff. Right on the beach, good vibes.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Urška
SloveniaIf you wish for something more quiet & comfortable to rest & relax, then this might not be a great location. There's musik all evenings & then night partys during the weekend. But if you like to enjoy & party it will be great. Also the beds are small & short, so if you're a taller person this will be a challenge.
The camp itself is very nice & interesting, it's like a little oasis not far from the city (but seemes like it's very far from it). There's a lot of shade & very good climate because of it so you can enjoy & relax away from the sun, just a few meters from the sea. The staff is very nice & they will help you as much as they can. The beach bar is a wonderful place to be & they have simple but very tasty & affordable food as well, so you don't need to worry about it. The toilets & showers are being cleaned many times a day, so for this the location gets the highest stars! In so many places it is not like this - so I'm very happy, it was great. If you like to be in nature & enjoy being barefoot on the sand all day under the "palm" trees, by the sea... Then this can be a perfect location to visit. Give it a chance.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Michael
GermanyIf you like sleeping I wouldn’t recommend this place. There is a club next to the camp with extremely loud music so it’s almost impossible to sleep. It’s more like sleeping next to a big subwoofer.
Nice Spot at the Ocean with a great view and a friendly staff. Nice and relaxing during the day.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Benedikt
ItalyMusic was to loud very late in the night but i guess it is like this there, and too much mosquitos but thats nature hh
Very friendly stuff, good food nice pooltable and always helpful when something was needed!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Larry
KenyaHave better Wi-Fi connection
Breakfast was good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Nicolaas
Netherlandsthere was no special point
nice location, good food and friendly people, I will come back when I am in Tanzania again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Jezza
TanzaniaThe toilet not only away from the room but very dirty and broken. Shower room not cleaned for quite a while by the looks of it. Thanks
The location, the room and the customer service overall
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Margaret
TanzaniaNo mosquito nets in tents, loud music next door at weekends
Right on the beach, close to Dar and friendly vibe
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Inese
LatviaThe last time the house was dripping from the roof when it rained. We asked to fix the problem, but unfortunately nothing was done :( Electricity goes out very often, which is popular in Tanzania as well as in other similar places. Before leaving, mysteriously unpaid bills suddenly appear in the bar... As far as we had all the checks, we solved the problem, but it left an unpleasant feeling, because this happened for the second time! The first time we had to pay because we had not saved the checks
We stayed here for the third time :) - fantastic nature! The house is cleaned very carefully, insect spray is always applied at night. There are great events in the evenings by the pool, balls, DJ, shows! We were excited! In general, there is a very good and clean pool, a large selection of food in the bar.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Aisha
I did not like the shower and lately water supply in it
I like all the services
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Anne
GermanySince it is pretty far away from the center, a lot of Uber drivers don't wanna go all the way there also because of the toll bridge. It would be great if the staff could give more recommendations on what to do in Dar or how to get to other cities (bus tickets, station etc).
The hostel is a bit far from Dar city center but next to a very beautiful beach! We arrived early in the morning and could already check-in. The rooms/huts have all you need including mosquito net. Nice staff and good food.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Karina
United KingdomOld installations that need more maintenance. Full of mosquitoes. Not good to go if is a raining weather.
Very nice Beach and outside the crowded city. The food available in the restaurant is also good. Despite the odds is a good value per price ratio for budget travelers.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Barfuß
GermanyThe rooms looked way different in the pictures and the place was very very loud. We couldn't sleep before 12 because of the loud music. Also the light in the room wasn't cosy at all.
Breakfast was okay but could have been more and also faster. We waited very long. Also positive was the closeness to the private beach
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Othilie
DenmarkHowever it needs to be cleaner! The bathrooms - both the ones for hotel guests and the ones for the restaurant are filthy. They are cleaned, but not nearly often enough. It was never a pleasant experience to shower or to use the toilet, and it is an issue that seriously needs to be addressed. The accommodation is basic, our bungalow was open to the outside so we struggled a lot with mosquitoes and critters in our room. However, I would still argue that the positive outweigh the negative and we would happily return once more.
The staff is super kind, the location is perfect - it’s super easy to get to from Dar, the beach is beautiful and very clean, the food is really good - all in all a good stay
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Rupesh
Abkhazia, GeorgiaU loved more tent patterns and beaches with less crowds.
I mostly like the Camp pattern and the open bath area. It makes sense towards the essence of the natural environment. The Camp is fully equipped with all the needs like a wooden bed, tea and coffee maker, and bath accessories. Even the beach is very good. There was no crowd and the entrance was decorated nicely. There are some games to play but it was paid. The pool is very small and not even cleaned. The seating arrangement was kept very nice and it was sufficient to accommodate the crowd. The staff is very cooperative. You can sit late at night on the beach, there is no harm, the security is provided. Swings are provided, you may use it for reading and light rest. Overall the place has maintained a cozy environment. It is a very good place.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Anna
SwitzerlandSome of the staff was quite rude and very unmotivated, others were super nice though! Food is a bit overpriced but good. Room was okay but loads of things didn’t work e.g. bathroom door didn’t close, shower sometimes didn’t work or stopped working while having a shower.
Great location at the beach with loads of options to relax. Really good massage. They were super nice and prepared takeaway breakfast for us since we had to leave at 2am.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Samira
AustriaWater didn’t work in the mornings. Not the cleanest.
Beach Access. Great spot for Solo travelers. Staff was really kind!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Elina
FinlandMake sure your banda is not on the north side of the camp, unless you want to feel like sleeping in the middle of those super-festivals. Super, I mean super noicy local parties whole night long, at least during weekend.
The banda was very cosy. The facilities are functional and the beach and the sand under your feet just lovely. A lot of locals, which was super nice. Good breakfast and fair prices.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Ole
NorwayI asked them to clean again when I came as it was an empty bottle and cigarette butt under the bed. They said yes, but 2 days later when I checked out it was still there. The rat-trap by the bed wasn't really assuring. Overpriced menu — luckily you can go 40 m on the beach to more normal prices Most of the cabins are tiny about 5 m2 and with canvas wall, not the best for security. I was there some years ago. They have expanded, but not improved much — except for getting a new generator
It's on the beach, but no beach view from most of the shambas/cabins. OK breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Othilie
DenmarkThe bungalows are very basic and not much more than a place to sleep. We only got one towel for two people. It could definitely be cleaner as well. So all in all very basic accommodation. The shared toilets and showers could be more frequently cleaned as well. We forgot our torch in our room when we checked out, but despite us realising very soon after - no one could find it…
The outdoor facilities are perfect, lovely pool, convenient location to catch transport to Dar, great included breakfast and kind staff. We ended up booking 2 additional nights.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Oussama
United StatesIf you go weekends be aware of the late music coming from the club next door .
The place is great . Stuff helpful and food is nice
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Fiona
United KingdomThe sunlougers and sun chairs cushions were either missing or badly ripped, making them very uncomfortable. Some of the bar staff were rude and unattentive. The pool needs a good clean.
Some staff gave good service. The room and toilets were clean. It is right on the beach.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Dawson
TanzaniaOutlet standby toilet and bathroom near to kitchen was too dirty
Beach site
Stayed in July 2023
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