The Zimbo Golden Hotel offers comfort and convenience near the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Enjoy a continental breakfast, explore the island, or relax in the garden. The on-site restaurant serves local flavors, and in-room WiFi and laundry services ensure comfort. Helpful staff.
Free continental breakfast, a garden and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at Zimbo Golden Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and free newspapers
A banquet hall, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Zimbo Golden Hotel feature perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Is Zimbo Golden Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Zimbo Golden Hotel?
As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zimbo Golden Hotel on 29 May 2026 start from Rp600.829, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Zimbo Golden Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Zimbo Golden Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Zimbo Golden Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Does Zimbo Golden Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.
Where is Zimbo Golden Hotel located?
Situated in Dar es Salaam, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kariakoo Market and Uhuru Monument. Le Grande Casino and Vijana Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 15 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews
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Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cliff
13 Jan 2024
Liked: Staff & service
So-so hotel, but very friendly staff! Thank you for the hospitality!
Cliff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mesker
27 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
hotel facilities are good, but located in a business area, not much within walking distance
Honestly, was terrible we came for a couple of hours and when they found out we had a flight they tried to fear monger us into booking a cab with them multiple times even though we told them we don’t want to, very passive aggressive
Hier een kamer geboekt voor een nacht vlucht.
Het duurde 5 uur voordat we een baddoek en water kregen.
Kamer zat vol met kakkerlakken (kwamen in de avond pas te voorschijn).
Echt vriendelijke waren de mensen ook niet.
Quartier brouillant rien à voir à Dar as Salam les gens très antipathiques pas de prix fixe pour le taxi j’ai été déçue le taxi pour un 18€ et l’autre 35€ soit j’ai annulé le reste de mon séjours
Aufenthalt war sehr angenehm, jedoch konnte meine Buchung nicht gefunden werden. Ich buchte im Hotel und habe bezahlt. Jetzt habe ich für eine Nacht doppelt Bezahlt.
Christof
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Sigbjoern
27 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bra hotell til fornuftig pris.
Enkelt og greit hotell i bra område. Hyggelig betjening.
Sigbjoern
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Wesley
18 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
The corner room that I had was very nice. The water did not always work. The electronic door key locked me out twice and only one person knew how to restore my entrance. Once, I had to wait until the staff member came to work.
The room is spacious and well equipped. A great place to experience typical Tanzanian breakfast. The hotel doesn't have elevator but the hotel staff were kind and helped with luggage.
We arrived shortly after midnight due to the flight schedule. They gave me a lower class room than what I paid for. The next morning I asked to get an executive room, which I had paid for. The receptionist called the manager, who they called Madame. She had a bad attitude like she was doing me a favor giving me the room I had paid for.
We moved to a room where the toilet had no seat and the refrigerator did not work. Neither did the safe. This was not acceptable, so we were shown other rooms but Madame was not sure whether things would actually work. In the end we got a decent executive room but like before the refrigerator did not work. Stuff spoiled. And a whole morning was wasted waiting for Madame. Also, in that room the safe did not work. So after a long wait they brought in one ... which did not open. Eventually the safe was opened but what is the point of having it if someone can just carry it away.
Some days there was a hand towel and on others not. Same for floor mat in front of shower. One morning no warm water!!
The breakfast was okay but sometimes none of the 15+ coffee cups and saucers had no tea spoons.
The options in the restaurant are limited and are further limited by what they can actually do. - Grill did not work.
The lighting on our corridor was out. They did not care.
This could be a much better place If they only had MUCH better management. I hope the owner reads this review.
The staff here is kind and helpful . The area is in a crowded Dar es Salaam neighborhood near Karikoo. Finding can be a challenge for local Uber drivers. I was prepared with Google maps directions downloaded.
Nice staff, good location, but the closet in the room did not open properly, the kettle and fridge didn't have a socket nearby and thus weren't plugged, the coffee and tea in the room weren't refilled for the 2nd night
Pros - nice & helpful staff, good food in the restaurant, very nice room for the price, comfy bed
Cons - the wifi is awful....it basically disappears every 10-20min. Expect to barely have access to internet. The power/electricity in the room is operated with the key card. There are no light switches. So at night when you want the lights out you have to remove the key card from a power point in the wall. The problem is at night you will not have ac unless you sleep with the lights on. Its impossible to be in the room with no ac....Dar is extremely hot...so I slept with the lights on every night which is not ideal. Also, when my sheets were changed, the 'clean' sheets had nasty stains on them. The location is not the best or the safest....dont go out at night unless you have someone with you. Night club on the 5th floor open on Saturday night. Dont plan on sleeping with the bumping base....but if you like to dance its a good drop in
We stayed for 3 nights. Hotel condition is new, we stayed in room 201 in the second floor. No elevator but it was ok as we were in the 2nd floor. Room was v clean. Money to value is excellent. Breakfast is open buffet (Boiled eggs, sausage, pasta, viggies, fruits, jam, peanut/butter, juice, tea/coffee). Area is not touristic but v near just walking distance to bus station, Aura Mall, City Mall, Kariako Market, ferry terminal (20 mins walking). Using Taxify/Uber makes life easier in Dar Es salaam.
Staff helpful, we had a quick check in/out by a nice lady @the reception.
For the night club noise, being in the 2nd floor we weren't that much affected and in all cases night club is only on Saturday nights.
If we are back to Dar Es Salaam we would stay there again