Haika Home Lodge

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!

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.

We can't fault it at all.

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.

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.

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.

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).

No stand by generator when power cuts out which is fairly common in Tanzania!

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!

Nothing!

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.

The staff not organised I could have missed my plane since I was in transit