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Located in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within 1.1 miles, Gallivanters Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 1.4 miles of Yacht Club Beach. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests. At the hostel all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Gallivanters Hostel has a sun terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at the accommodation. Speaking English and Swahili at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Msasani Beach is 1.5 miles from Gallivanters Hostel, while Tanzania National Stadium is 8.7 miles away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 11 miles from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Dar es Salaam
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Adrian
    Germany Germany
    Amazing place. Clean, friendly and conveniently located.
  • Franz
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    I love the pool! It's open from 6am till midnight, which is amazing. I would dip in the morning and before sleep. The beds were clean and comfortable, nice towels. The staff was friendly, you have option to do your own laundry or ask the staff for...
  • Greta
    United States of America United States of America
    This hostel was very well run. It was fun meeting travelers from all over the world! My favorite part was the location in the middle of an ex-pat neighborhood. It was a cool part of Dar es Salaam to see and felt very safe! We have a private deluxe...

Area info

Amenities of Gallivanters Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
      Additional charge
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Car rental
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Plunge pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Fenced pool
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    $15 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Gallivanters Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Gallivanters Hostel

    • Gallivanters Hostel is 4.3 miles from the center of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Gallivanters Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Gallivanters Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Water park
      • Swimming pool
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Game drives
      • Movie nights
      • Horseback riding
      • Beach
      • Walking tours

    • The prices at Gallivanters Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.