Gallivanters Hostel

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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House number 7 Mlali road, Dar es Salaam, Masaki, 255
  • Place, Sea Cliff Casino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Slipway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Located in Dar es Salaam (Masaki), Gallivanters Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Sea Cliff Casino and Bongoyo Island. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Slipway and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Coco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sea Cliff Casino - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Coco Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • The Slipway - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Mbezi Beach - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 22 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciao Pizza Masaki - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Epi d'or - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bean There Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪News Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Karak House - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Gallivanters Hostel

Gallivanters Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include kitchen islands. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, hair dryers, and children's slippers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include rice cookers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday (reservations required).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday for a fee of EUR 10; reservation required

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 1:00 AM and 12:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.28 per person, per night
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: EUR 35 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: EUR 0 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 1:00 AM and 12:30 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 10

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to midnight

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