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The room was exactly as advertised and very clean. It's got all you need: AC, fan, hot water, kettle, sockets by the bed... The outdoor garden & patio space are really lovely, great to sit and chat and eat there! Above all, the owner Stella is so lovely and helpful, she went above & beyond helping me get ready for my ongoing journey. Enjoyed the food as well. In short I recommend Haika Lodge without hesitation!

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

The facility is clean and convenient. Stella ensured I was very comfortable throughout my stay there.

Stayed in March 2024

Comfortable and relaxing stay, friendly people always ready to help you and organize your stay in Dar es Salaam, especially the owner Ms Stella.

Stayed in February 2024

The room we got felt a bit small since we got a larger bed (compared to other rooms we saw and that are shown in the pictures) but it was not an issue since we had a short stay. It also did not have hot water but it was so hot outside that cold water worked ok for us. We were told that there are other rooms with hot water if one prefers that. The shower pressure was not the best but it was ok. Overall the room was good for the price, it was clean and the bed was comfortable.

-The host is very helpful and responsive. She gave us a lot of tips and always asked if everything was good. All the staff at Haika is kind and friendly. They all made our stay comfortable and we felt like at home. -The breakfast was tasty and slightly changed every morning, which was nice. There is also the possibility of ordering dinner. -The room has both AC and fan and they both worked well. The AC cools down the room very fast. -The WiFi worked all the days we were there -The location of the place is not close to the city nor close to the beach, as one can see from the map. It is a quiet area and inside the garden it is so peaceful. There are local shops close-by to get water etc. and it is a short 5 min walk to the busy main road. You can easily get transport to the city/beach and it takes approximately 30 minutes to get there.

Stayed in March 2024

The location was a bit off, although not far from public transport.

The room was clean and pleasant

Stayed in March 2024

Haika Home Lodge is the most beautiful and clean place we've stayed at in Tanzania, although for a very short time (just one night), as we were in Dar es Salaam only in transit. The staff was exceptionally friendly and kind. Stella provided us with a lot of helpful information before our arrival, assisting us in finding the most affordable way to reach the property from the airport. She also sent us the menu in advance so we could order dinner. The dinner turned out to be the most delicious food we've tasted in Tanzania (I was sad I couldn't finish everything on my plate, but there was so much 😀). Additionally, the breakfast was delightful and substantial. We are grateful to Stella and her staff for making our short stay very pleasant.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing in particular, I just missed a dustbin in my room, but that’s easy to change 😉

The location is very nice- especially if you transfer from airport to any long distance bus, because you don’t need to go through city center! It’s quiet and clean, staff was super nice and reachable throughout - before and during late night arrival etc. We got nice early breakfast and they helped us with catching taxi to reach our bus.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was great

Everything was great. Amazing staff, Stella and Methusellah were absolutely amazing. They really took great care of me and made me feel so at home and helped me adjust to life in TZ.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Fabulous value, clean comfy room, great bed, kettle in the room, very nice dinners, friendly staff - just great

Stayed in March 2024

Stella helped us with everything we asked for, she was always very helpful and got back to us quickly. We slept one night to catch our flight the next day and the hotel was ideal for that. The food was delicious, Stella organized our Taxi to and from the hotel. I recommend this hotel and thank Stella and her team for making us feel so welcome!

Stayed in March 2024

international plugs would be a nice addition

Good location if taking early bus the next morning, a little far from the ferry. Dinner & breakfast was really good and staff was super friendly

Stayed in February 2024

We can't fault it at all.

Haika Home Lodge is surprisingly quiet, gated for security, clean and comfortable. Our room was on the small side (there are larger ones) but the aircon worked very well and so did the shower in the en-suite wet room. There was a clean, hole-free mosquito net over the bed. It is not far from public transport and, with a guide, we took a tuk tuk from nearby into the centre of Dar es Salaam. The owner is a charming lady, very helpful and flexible; she arranged for us to be met at the airport, and offered delicious evening meals which did have to be pre-ordered but which were excellent value and featured local cuisine. My husband and I spent nights here before and after a short safari to the Nyerere game reserve. When we travel we choose where possible owner managed small hotels like Haika Home Lodge because they usually have more character and are often much better value than the international chains.

Stayed in February 2024

The hotel is a little out of the way and the area does look a tad sketchy. But once you are there I felt completely safe.

The staff was extremely friendly and did make you feel like you were at someone's home. Me, the staff, and some guests ended up staying for almost two hours after dinner just talking. Dinner was also traditional East African food at a good price. The rooms were comfortable, the AC worked, good water pressure, and great wifi. Everything you could want from a homestay lodge. I had an early morning flight and they had even gave me a to-go bag with breakfast.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing! It’s @ 30 minutes from downtown and tricky to find for drivers who don’t know the area (so just be sure to take directions to give to a taxi driver in case Bolt isn’t working due to internet issues).

Lovely cool room with aircon, very clean, safe and quiet. Comfy bed, hot shower and a kettle in the room. Very helpful and friendly staff - but not at all intrusive! Great value.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing!

Simple, clean, friendly and Stella was so helpful 😊, she arranged collection to and from airport, even at unsocial able times! A little oasis. Don’t be put off by approach getting to the property!

Stayed in February 2024

Stella, the owner was our gardian Angel and helped us with everything before we arrived. She gave us so much information we needed, she helped us with buses and bolt...We are very thankful for such a good care. The dinner we chose was amazing, delicious and generous portion. Thank you for everything.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing I didn't like

Owned by a lovely Kenyan lady who will help you with anything you need. Delicious breakfast and home cooked dinners served on request. Lovely property with a large garden. Rooms are clean with ensuite bathroom and A/C, beds with mosquito net. Great location for us as we had to catch a bus to Arusha from a nearby bus terminal and fairly close to the airport. Great place to stay and value for money!

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing. All good. 😊

The property is very clean and comfortable with nice rooms with good air-con and comfortable beds. The hosts are really lovely and helpful and helped me book a bus to Arusha when it was really busy and they were nearly all sold out.

Stayed in December 2023

Excellent communication before arrival. Quiet and comfortable. Good food

Stayed in January 2024

There is not so much the explore by walking, but you can take a bajaji.

Very nice location, a little oasis in a buisy part of town. Very friendly and helpful host Stella. Very good breakfast and delicious dinner. It is not far to the Massai woodcraft market.

Stayed in January 2024

Great hospitable people, good, safe and comfortable. AC and wifi working great and really nice food provided. For sure I will visit again.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was great

What a nice surprise… I was a bit fearing my stay in Dar es salaam as I knew it was an expensive city and hard to find hotels or guesthouses at a decent price, thanks to Stella and her beautiful place, it was such a smooth experience and journey and for me the perfect way to finish a month in Tanzania. The lodge is spacious with nice bedrooms and airconditionning , fantastic food and great location in between bus station , airport and city center. The area is really safe , I can say it as I walked for hours in the neighborhood and everybody was greeting me around. At last but not least, the host Stella is so so welcoming. She helped me last minute with a Uber and I saw how she helped two French girls with sim cards, buses and more . She is truly an exceptional host . It is THE and The only place to go for me now in Dar . Will be back …

Stayed in January 2024

I loved my stay at Haika Home Lodge. Stella was an amazing host and so incredibly helpful! She helped me order food, called a taxi for me, brought me an adapter for my computer plug, and was very sweet. The room was comfortable and clean, and the breakfast was fulfilling and yummy. I highly recommend staying here if you're in town looking for an affordable place to stay.

Stayed in January 2024

Stella hospitality was awesome. The cleaner, the gate man they were so kind. I stayed for one night but I loved it💜💜💜

Stayed in January 2024