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Reviews of Cefa Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Usagara street House MK/MCB 1059, Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

#98 of 98 hotels in Dar es Salaam

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Review Score

Based on 77 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Looking for breakfast is a bit of scavenger hunt, we were not told it can be somewhere else then the rooftop;) luckily we just missed 1 breakfast During 3 days stay we have not have any cleaning done (which is ok) but some extra toilet paper would be nice (1 extra roll at least)

    Spacious rooms and nice view from the rooftop tarace

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    7.0
    Nice location, responsive manager.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed wasn't very comfortable.

    The location and the homemade meals, tasty and well-priced. The driver arranged through Cefa was very professional. AC worked well, hot water with decent water pressure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 22 nights

    Great place, great staff, great location!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    It is quiet place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Electricity black outs many but it’s not guesthouse’s fall. They have some problems with they own generator too and no electricity all time. Wifi dosn’t work well all the time.

    Hostel staff was nice and place are security. Poor and pretty small rooms but nice bathroom with hot water. Very Simple breakfast on the roof terrace. Gursthouse are nice but faraway from city. Motobikes and taxis running.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, shower has good water pressure. Airco and WiFi are available. The food is delicious and home cooked. Had a lovely stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice and clean rooms in a quiet area with a helpfull staff and hostel management, really great

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    8.0
    good place for reasonable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it s clean and simple and the staff is nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good position not far from Oyster Bay (10 minutes by bajaji or pikipiki) and close to Kawe. The room was clean and had a mosquito net for the beds, breakfast was perfect on the roof top terrace of the hostel. The atmosphere is warm and Roberta is very friendly, she even organized a dinner with other guests, which made the experience totally worth it.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    7.0
    Main reason I stay here is because of location and it is safe.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was not expecting beds to be so small in room I stayed in. (Smallest size you can buy) Price for two people is expensive for what you get compared to other places I have stayed in Dar. You feel like you are staying in a dormatory. Breakfast is very,very simple with no good options for people who have to watch their sugar. Also most of the time there is no staff close to area during breakfast time if you need something. If you stay here and do not want to fill up on items made of flour, plan in budget to eat breakfast outside of motel. Also if you want to eat breakfast, it is better to go to area early as items finish quickly. If you want a motel atmosphere, this is not the place to stay if you need more than one bed, but a good option for several people who want to stay together . Just be ready to sacrifice comfort to do so. Also no good options for dinner for person not wanting to eat starches. They need to add a meal option that is just meat and veggies.

    I love the location and the facilities outside are kept well and a good place to park car. Very peaceful. Safe location. Have stayed here several times. It is better if you are staying by yourself(bigger bed and room more like motel room) or several people want to stay in one room.(Be prepared for dorm type room) This trip we stayed in room that had 4 beds.(2 of us)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    10
    Affordable, comfortable place to be and come back to
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice welcoming atmosphere and staff, that's one of the most important point for an out of home stay. You feel safe and welcomed being able to be free. Nice clean room with AC. Wonderful rooftop, to relax and chill with a nice wind blowing. Ohh... and the food you can order to eat on the rooftop - kitamu sana - delicious!!!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    7.0
    good value for money, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No comments to make

    Manager and staff always on hand and helpful with a pleasant manner. Room always clean tidy and well presented. Location also good with easy access to beach, shopping malls , gyms and local transport

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The A/C didnt work but there was a fan which helped. The bed was okay but could be better.

    The personal are very friendly, also Roberta wanted to help us immediatly when we asked for. The dinner was very good even the breakfast was fine. The terrace is sooo beautiful and fresh.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    9.0
    Little Italy in Dar, a place to go back to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooftop lounge could be more comfortable to hang out, wifi was not good everywhere, breakfast elements like omelet offered even at additional cost would be an upgrade.

    Roberta is a great host, has simple but very ample rooms, clean, great value for money, and location, rooftop lounge and food court. Breakfast is basic and morning sunshine was good too. Dinner option exists and it's very good home made food, at unbeatable cost. Laundry service great and quick as I had to part in a hurry. exceptional. I will go back. Plus you only met cool guests, explorers, obviously many Italians which added to the charm and soul. Breakfast included. The building was kind of colonial era style. the place had its charm.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was very nice and helpful. Roberta took time to give us many hints and information. Nice stay for a good price!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    8.0
    👍👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast caused me stomach pain

    The flexibility offered to us when we missed our flight🙏👌

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds are a bit small

    Super clean,lot of space

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast wasn’t great but a short walk/bus ride away was a great breakfast (for the boys).

    Good location. I felt very safe - I was travelling alone with two children (teenagers). Staff helpful. I found the room comfortable and adequate - the boys wanted more!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The fact that they say they accept credit cards and then add a 3% surcharge when you pay with it – they should communicate this clearly that credit cards are only accepted with a surcharge.

    The terrace is quite wonderful when you step out of the room.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    8.0
    Most of the apartments house Chinese people. The security team are armed with guns
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing to complain about

    The hotel is near the beach area so location is fine. There is a swimming pool good size on the premises

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is very nice and the structure is well kept.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was mixed - chicken and rice was fine but others esp pasta/western was bland and needed much more seasoning.

    It was peaceful being out of central Dar but had everything needed. Didn’t serve beer but could buy in the shop opposite if wanted

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything and everyone. The terrace it's the cherry on top of the cake!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2022

    8.0
    This hotel exceeded my expectations and was excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I was happy with all aspects of my stay

    Simple but good breakfast served on the roof terrace. Relaxed and comfortable

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2022

    10
    Amazing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Great staff and amazing hostess.

    Stayed in October 2022

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