BabaJay Family Home

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BabaJay Family Home
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi available in all areas
    21 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: BabaJay Family Home in Dar es Salaam offers a spacious apartment with a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, a paid shuttle service, and a 24-hour front desk. Modern Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, washing machine, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include a balcony, garden views, and a work desk. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, juice, pancakes, and fruits are served in-room. Convenient Location: Located 3 km from Julius Nyerere International Airport, the apartment is near attractions such as Dar es Salaam Port (10 km) and Tanzania National Stadium (6 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
1 large double bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mwanza
    Malawi Malawi
    “What I liked most was the clear communication, which made airport pickup and drop-off effortless. They really understood the assignment.”
  • Michelle
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Lovely people, great food, nice accomodation to stay if you need to be close to the airport.”
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Kind owner Most comfortable pillows ever Felt cloud like Close to airport”
  • Sarah
    Austria Austria
    “Very friendly and helpful family. Flexible in every aspect (Check-out, Transfers etc...). The food was very delicious and we got a lot of different dishes. The breakfast is unique and the best we got in 3 tansania-trips so far. The also we're very...”
  • Ignacio
    Spain Spain
    “Excellent place to have a special dinner and sleep with the family. The people from the home were wonderful and very friendly. Also they can transport you from the airport to the hotel and return you back. Nice place to sleep different than 5 star...”
  • Melinda
    Australia Australia
    “Brown is warm, helpful and accommodating — a fantastic host! Quiet, private family home near the airport with lovely gardens and fantastic meals prepared if desired. Brown offered a comprehensive tour of the area and all was very reasonably priced.”
  • Feroz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “BabaJay and his family were very welcoming - prompt transfers to/from airport, clean room, delicious feast for dinner and breakfast, aircon, good wifi & we got laundry done! Great value”
  • Bente
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Very friendly people. We were with a family and with the family room. We had two bedrooms in the room which made it easy to be together. The airport pick up was on time and we even got some fruits for the kids in the morning.”
  • Sakharskr
    Oman Oman
    “The whole thing is extraordinary and beyond our expectations. The yard is full of different kinds of plants and flowers. It's a kind of apartment and room which we loved it. You will find a microwave, cattle and plates and cups for you. There is a...”
  • Cristina
    Italy Italy
    “The owner is very friendly, and he brought us out during the night at the airport. I ordered lunch and it was delicious. The apartment is big enough and the beds are comfortable. The bathroom is ok. If you need to be near the airport in a quiet...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Brown

Company review score: 9.9Based on 434 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi, I'm Brown. I am a happy go lucky host from Dar es salaam. My love of travelling and meeting new people has compelled me into hosting. Some of my interests include learning new languages, music and watching movies. As a host, I cant wait to show my guests great hospitality as your happiness my business. My property is just ten minutes from the airport and you will have the entire place for yourself, on your request, the setup can be adjusted to suit your need, two or three beds. As I live on the compound, I am available 24/7 to offer support and would love to show you around, if that's something you would like.

Property information

Experience the warmth of Tanzanian hospitality at our homestay, located a short distance from Dar es Salaam airport, our homestay offers a peaceful and comfortable retreat after your journey,delicious home-cooked meals, clean & cozy rooms, a warm-welcoming atmosphere Enjoy a relaxing stay with convenient access to the airport, perfect for late arrivals or early departures, with smooth airport transfers We create the first and the last unforgetable impressions, let us make your stay a stress-free This apartment is ideal for family or single travelers, it is also a perfect romantic hideaway

Neighbourhood information

The apartment is situated at local residential area, a perfect place to stroll and wander, taking in the sights, sounds and the smell of the city. This is the place you will taste local foods and visit local markets and have wonderful time at the local pubs. The neighbo hood features playgrounds, where you can often see local football matches in the evening. On your departure, you will not have to worry about delaying to the airport as it is just 10 minutes drive. During your stay, the supermarkets are also within the same distances

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

BabaJay Family Home takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 00:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 23:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform BabaJay Family Home in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.