The CRADLE

3.5 star property

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Double Room, City View | Bar (on property)
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, slippers
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug

Explore the area

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Askari Monument, Samora Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, 11101
  • Place, Askari Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dar es Salaam

At The CRADLE you'll be within steps of Askari Monument and Azania Front Lutheran Church. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Kivukoni B&B include Atiman House and Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Askari Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St Joseph's Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Grande Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪AlBasha Lebanese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪A Tea Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The CRADLE

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The CRADLE. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Dar es Salaam bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The CRADLE offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Dar es Salaam bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Afternoon tea
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available for a fee of USD 10; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 10

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The CRADLE?

Yep, The CRADLE has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The CRADLE?

As of 31 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The CRADLE on 1 Aug 2026 start from NZ$84, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The CRADLE?

The closest beach to The CRADLE is Coco Beach (5.8 km).

What makes The CRADLE a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The CRADLE.

Does The CRADLE serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The CRADLE?

No, The CRADLE does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The CRADLE?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The CRADLE?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The CRADLE?

No, pets are not allowed.

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