Hotel Totara | Hotel in Dar es Salaam

| 8.2 (711 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  6 Bathrooms  15 Guests
Oyster Bay Hotel | Hotel Totara

Hotel in Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam

Located in Dar es Salaam, a 10-minute walk from Coco Beach, Hotel Totara has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Some rooms at the property feature a balcony with a pool view. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, all rooms at Hotel Totara have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms also offer a terrace. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Guests at Hotel Totara will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dar es Salaam, like cycling. Msasani Beach is a 11-minute walk from the hotel, while Yacht Club Beach is 1.7 miles from the property. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 10 miles away.

Hotel Totara is located in Dar es Salaam.

This 38 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 711 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Dar es Salaam and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 38 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Dar es Salaam. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Hotel Totara in Dar es Salaam is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Hotel Totara”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Bike tours
  • Tennis equipment
  • Massage chair
  • Badminton equipment
General
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Soundproof rooms
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Ironing service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Shallow end
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and free.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.68
Location:
9.02
Staff:
8.99
Facilities:
8.61
Comfort:
8.87
Cleanliness:
8.91
Diane
Mar 20, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Tanzania, United Republic of
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: We always enjoy our stay here.. The location is convenient to all of the places we need to go to while staying in Dar. The staff is very friendly and always remembers us and welcomes us kindly. We especially enjoy the wonderful breakfast hosted by Sophia and the staff.
Summary: Thank you!!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Soundproof, Iron, Ironing facilities, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony, Terrace

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

View, Garden view, City view, Quiet street view, Pool view, Inner courtyard view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Room amenities

Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Executive Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 48 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Soundproof, Iron, Ironing facilities, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony, Terrace

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

View

View, Garden view, City view, Quiet street view, Pool view, Inner courtyard view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Room amenities

Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Junior Suite with Balcony
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Soundproof, Iron, Ironing facilities, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony, Terrace

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

View

View, Garden view, City view, Quiet street view, Pool view, Inner courtyard view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Room amenities

Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Soundproof, Iron, Ironing facilities, Key card access

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Garden view, City view, Quiet street view, Pool view, Inner courtyard view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Terrace

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Budget Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Soundproof, Iron, Ironing facilities, Key card access

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Inner courtyard view, City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Terrace

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Family Suite
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 35 m2
2 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Soundproof, Iron, Ironing facilities, Key card access

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

View

Inner courtyard view, Quiet street view, City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Terrace

Room amenities

Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

FAQ's

Is this Hotel Totara pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Hotel Totara?

Check-in time for Hotel Totara starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Hotel Totara have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Hotel Totara has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Hotel Totara?

Best-rates for the Hotel Totara starts from $80 per night with includes Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, Oceanfront, Restaurant, Pet Friendly, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Internet, Laundry, Air Conditioner, Pool, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Parking, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Hotel Totara a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Hotel Totara wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Hotel Totara has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Hotel Totara?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Hotel Totara indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Hotel Totara?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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