Gallivanters Hostel | Hostel in Dar es Salaam

8.5 (389 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   24 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Masaki Hostel | Gallivanters Hostel

24 Bedroom Hostel in Masaki, Dar es Salaam

Located in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within a 19-minute walk, Gallivanters Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests. A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is served at the property. The hostel has a grill. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at Gallivanters Hostel. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Swahili, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Tanzania National Stadium is 8.9 miles from the accommodation, while Kunduchi Water Park is 12 miles from the property. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 11 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service..

Gallivanters Hostel is located in Dar es Salaam.

This 24 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Oceanfront, Bar, Guest Services, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 389 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Dar es Salaam and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 24 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this ODS place in Dar es Salaam. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Gallivanters Hostel in Dar es Salaam is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Gallivanters Hostel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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7 Mlali Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Walking tours
  • Happy hour
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Water park
  • Canoeing
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Snorkeling
  • Game drives
  • Hiking
  • Tour or class about local culture
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Shuttle service
  • Ironing service
  • Lockers
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Fenced pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup
  • Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and free.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.03
Location:
9.06
Staff:
9.04
Facilities:
8.4
Comfort:
8.82
Cleanliness:
8.69
Lasse
Jun 29, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Germany
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 90 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Slippers, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Bidet, Free toiletries

General

Tile/Marble floor, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Activities

Hot tub

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

Pool view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge, Private check-in/out in the executive lounge, Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge, Free laundry services, Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge, Access to private pool, Free gym access, Concierge services, Complimentary access to conference room/business areas, Complimentary breakfast in the executive lounge, Free spa access, Complimentary snacks and drinks in the executive lounge all day

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 90 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Slippers, Bidet

General

Lockers, Tile/Marble floor, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

Pool view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge, Private check-in/out in the executive lounge, Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge, Free laundry services, Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge, Access to private pool, Free gym access, Concierge services, Complimentary access to conference room/business areas, Complimentary breakfast in the executive lounge, Free spa access, Complimentary snacks and drinks in the executive lounge all day

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 100 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View

Bathroom

Towels, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bidet

General

Tile/Marble floor, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

View, Pool view

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 100 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe King Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Slippers, Bidet

General

Tile/Marble floor, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

View, Pool view

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 95 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Slippers, Bidet

General

Lockers, Tile/Marble floor, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 90 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Towels, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Slippers, Bidet

General

Lockers, Tile/Marble floor, Air conditioning

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this Gallivanters Hostel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Gallivanters Hostel?

Check-in time for Gallivanters Hostel starts counting from 12:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Gallivanters Hostel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Gallivanters Hostel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Gallivanters Hostel?

Best-rates for the Gallivanters Hostel starts from $208 per night with includes Oceanfront, Bar, Guest Services, Kitchen, Laundry, Air Conditioner, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Transportation/Shuttle, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Internet, Parking, Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, View, Breakfast, Pool, TV, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities with all other facilities. ODS matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Gallivanters Hostel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Gallivanters Hostel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Gallivanters Hostel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Gallivanters Hostel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Gallivanters Hostel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Gallivanters Hostel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Gallivanters Hostel are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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