Mgulani Lodge Hotel

Lobby or reception
Property building, Winter, On site
Property building, Street view
Garden
Mgulani Lodge Hotel Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam
3.5
Average(40 Reviews)

Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Set in Dar es Salaam, 1.8 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Mgulani Lodge Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 Double • 344 ft²

Room
Sleeps 3
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Superior Twin Room

3 Single • 279 ft²

Room
Sleeps 4
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Triple Room with Bathroom

3 Single • 279 ft²

Room
Sleeps 4
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Reviews

3.5
Average(40 Reviews)
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0.5
star 2 emptystar 3 emptystar 4 emptystar 5 empty
Dec 2023
Insécurité et inadapté pour le tourisme
Rien à part les femmes de l'accueil le lendemain qui nous ont trouvé un taxi pour partir (+petit déjeuner préparé mais que nous n'avons presque pas touché)
Pour expliquer la situation : Nous sommes deux jeunes femmes de moyenne d'âge de 25 ans. Arrivées pour une nuit de transit avec un vol le lendemain à Dar Es Salam. A notre arrivée le taxi est obligé de klaxonner à une porte blindée (aucune indication de l'hotel) pour pouvoir accéder à l'établissement, ce qui ne nous a pas du tout rassuré. A l'intérieur, des gardes présents. Nous sommes accueillies par le réceptionniste dans le noir complet (apparament pas d'électricité ?!), seulement muni d'une petite lampe anti-moustiques... ambiance lugubre et mettant mal à l'aise . Dans le séjour commun, nous avons été encerclé par une quinzaine d'Hommes avec des regards insistants... (des habitants par ailleurs apparemment) nous avons été suivies par ces derniers jusqu'à notre logement. Au point nous nous sommes demandés si nous étions arrivé au bon endroit... La chambre ou dirais je le "bunker" était très vétuste, douche, toilette côte à côte, 1 chaise en plastique, 1 petit frigo... les fenêtres étaient entourées de barreaux. Nous avons indiqué au réceptionniste notre inquiétude vis à vis de la situation... du fait que nous étions 2 jeunes femmes seules et il nous a ri au nez. Il est revenu dans notre chambre et avec un comportement etrange, pas adapté et familier. Le sentiment d'insécurité a été extrême pour nous. Nous n'avions pas confiance le lendemain non plus, même envers le taxi. Au passage, il semblerait que le 3/4 des logements soient des logements occupés non pas par des touristes mais par des locaux. Très mauvaise expérience, angoissante. En tant que jeunes femmes voyageant seules à l'étranger : à fuir !
3.5
star 5 empty
Apr 2023
A day in Dar
I love the huge compound as it gave our children plenty of options for roaming and passing the time for the day. Breakfasts were amazing and generous compared to the norms of Tanzania hotels.
I didn't appreciate that our reservation was meaningless since other guests arrived earlier in the day and took all the A/C rooms. For this reason, we were assigned non-A/C rooms. I appreciated the willingness of the staff to give us a break on an additional room because of this mistake on their part.
2.5
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jan 2023
Passable
The breakfast was good and we could have breakfast a bit earlier since we were leaving early for the Dala dala station in the morning. Security seems good, it is like a small gated village of cottages.
The cottages only have three beds so we asked beforehand if we could have an extra bed since our family is 4 persons. We got reply that an extra bed is possible but on arrival there were still only three beds (the cottages probably don´t have room for an additional bed), resulting in us having to pay for two cottages instead of one. Since the location is not very good, heavy traffic outside the property and no way of walking around, and the rooms don´t have ac but only fans, this was not very good value for the money.
3.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jan 2023
Pleasant
Good
Location
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2022
Very welcoming and helpful staff, nice quiet accommodation with private bathrooms.
The property consists of many individual bungalows inside a gated area which felt very secure and quiet. In our first room the shower did not work and we were promptly moved to a new room. The staff were very helpful and booked us a driver, who was very reliable.
There were quite a few mosquitos in our second room so maybe the window mesh was damaged or had been left open - we didn't notice anything as we were moved to this room after nightfall.
4.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2022
Very good
con ie ent, clean comfortable
4.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2022
Definitely Recommend
Very warm and Courteous staff
5.0
Jun 2022
Lovely people and a clean comfortable place to stay!
This is a lovely friendly place to saty. Loved the little hut-like rooms and the staff were exceptional (hello Mary and Michael)
The areas of improvement are not aboout the lodge, but it's worth travellers knowing that in this part of the world electricity, wifi and tap water may not be 100% reliable.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in City of Dar es Salaam?

The average price for a rental in City of Dar es Salaam is $70 per night. This rental is $27 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mgulani Lodge Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Mgulani Lodge Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Mgulani Lodge Hotel?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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