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The Akana Lodge

Old Bagamoyo Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2011

Safe and quiet place to stay, advised for "sleep only" guests as you are far from the city centre. Now there is TV in all rooms and free wifi (works fine in main building, but not in annex). I stayed for 10 nights and appreciated the friendly personnel (the cook made breakfast at 6.45 on Sunday morning when I wanted... More

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Hannover
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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2010

The Hotel is located out of the city centre of Dar es Salaam in Mikocheni in a small side street from Old Bagamoyo Road, not far away from "Shoppers' Plaza". The way to this place is long from nearly everywhere but it is worth it. You will find a comfortable and silent place without the noise which is omnipresent more... More

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anthrotanz
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2010

this hotel was nice, it was clean, and the breakfast was very good. It was overpriced though, as they double the rate for 2 people in a room, rather than one (I was traveling with my husband, so we had one bed). Also, they are unwilling to make a deal for long-term stays.

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Midwest USA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2008

A great alternative v. staying at a hotel in Dar if you don't mind being a bit off of the beaten path. In the Upanga area, about 20 minutes from the airport and a few miles from city center. Quiet neighborhood, private house with about 8 rooms, meals can be arranged but aren't standard, rooms air conditioned and with refrigerators.... More

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