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Beautiful private homes in Dar es Salaam, looked after with respect, with care, and with a promise that you will never be a stranger here.
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Homes to fall in love with.
Booked for these datesBoma Hill
Three bedroom executive apartment
Three people. Three rooms. Zero compromise.
Booked for these datesLa Casa De Papel
Two bedroom apartment
The heart of Morogoro, and a door that closes on all of it.
Booked for these datesLorenzo Luxury
Three bedroom luxury apartment
Three people. Three rooms. Nobody draws the short straw.
Booked for these dates4Kaz Apartments
One bedroom apartment
Some places you stay at. Others you settle into.
Booked for these datesEast Africa Hotel
Hotel room with breakfast
A proper hotel that still feels personal.
Booked for these datesLorenzo Luxury
Two bedroom luxury apartment
A considered space, modern in every detail.
Booked for these datesElrad Villa
Three bedroom private villa
Your own gate, your own garden, and nothing shared with anyone.
Booked for these datesBoma Hill
Two bedroom apartment
Some addresses say something before you open the door.
Booked for these datesAmore Stone Town
Two bedroom Swahili apartment
Most apartments in Stone Town look like Zanzibar. Amore feels like it.
Booked for these datesAmore Queen Room
Private queen room in a Swahili house
A quiet queen room behind thick stone walls, a short walk from the sea.
Booked for these datesAmore Twin Room
Private twin room in a Swahili house
A private twin room in the quiet centre of Stone Town.
Booked for these datesAdria Stone Town
Two bedroom ground floor apartment
Your own two bedroom apartment in the heart of Stone Town, with no stairs.
Booked for these datesAdria Queen Room
Private queen room with private bath
A cool queen room with air conditioning and its own bathroom in historic Stone Town.
Booked for these datesAdria Twin Room
Private room with a queen and a single bed, private bath
A roomy private room for up to three, with its own bathroom in Stone Town.
Booked for these datesMadonna
One bedroom apartment
Your own front door, your own kitchen, your own evening.
Booked for these datesCasa Grande | Palm Minazi 3BR Home
Three bedrooms in two buildings: a two bedroom house plus a suite in the main villa
Three bedrooms for six guests: the two bedroom house plus Suite Minazi in the main villa, facing each other across the garden.
Booked for these datesCasa Duetto | Palm Minazi 2BR House
Two bedroom single level house
A single level two bedroom house for two couples or a small family, with its own kitchen and garden.
Booked for these datesCasa Giardino | Palm Minazi Suite
Garden suite with its own kitchen, in the single level house
A private suite with its own full kitchen, ideal for a couple or a long stay.
Booked for these datesCasa Riposo | Palm Minazi Quiet Suite
Quiet suite with a four poster bed, in the single level house
A calm suite with a four poster bed, made for rest.
Booked for these datesSuite Minazi | Palm Minazi Luxury Room
Luxury room with a canopy bed and terrace, in the main villa
A luxury room with a canopy bed, TV and your own terrace, in the main villa.
Everyone is welcome
However you travel, you belong here.
- Families and groups
- Honeymooners and couples
- Business travellers
- Conferences and teams
- Visiting scholars and researchers
- Volunteers and interns
- NGO and government delegations
- Long stay residents
Space to spread out and a kitchen to gather around.
Quiet corners, rooftops and a private driver for the day.
Fast WiFi, a proper desk and a quiet night.
Rooms, halls, meals and transport, anywhere in Tanzania.
A calm, furnished base for long projects.
Safe, friendly homes for people who come to give.
Secure, discreet and well organised.
Any of our homes, for a month, a season or a year.
Conferences and events
Conferences of any size, anywhere in Tanzania.
We host conferences all over Tanzania. Corporate meetings, NGO workshops, government retreats and trainings, arranged by one team, for a day or for weeks.
Every home is also open for long stays. See long stays
- Rooms for every delegate
- Halls and meeting rooms for any size
- Meals, tea breaks and banquets
- Airport, station and venue transport
- One team, one clear price
Family
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
In our guests' words
Loved by travellers, again and again.
It was the best house I've ever stayed by using Airbnb. I can't believe the price! The room is so clean as my room in Japan. The furniture is perfect.
Michael is a wonderful and friendly host. He answers right away and is more than welcoming. The apt is very clean and safe. A nice surprise was the surrounding area, it is so calm and beautiful. Asante !!
The apartment was modern and clean. It has all of the necessary amenities and a lot of bonuses (wifi, smart tv, etc.) and the view and location were great.
Had an absolute amazing stay. Michael was always available and quick to resolve any requests. Will definitely be staying with Michael again.
Loved this apartment! Right in the heart of stonetown, walking distance to everything. Apartment was very very clean. Would recommend!
Michael's staff at the Inn are very friendly. I truly appreciated the helpfulness. The premises were clean and cozy! Probably the only place you need to be if you are ever in Morogoro.
This is truly a home away from home. All you need for provision is in the kitchen and other rooms. This is my second stay and I would stay again.
Excellent for the price. An invaluable host willing to solve everything to make the stay perfect. I would definitely come back.
Elrad residence is situated in a nice and peaceful area within Morogoro city. It was exactly what I was looking for, a place away from the hussle and bussle of Dar city. Our host Michael was the best! Very responsive, flexible with our demands.
The property is exactly as described. The photos don't do the place justice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved it!
Wonderful apartment in a quiet neighborhood. Very spacious and secure on the SUA campus.
The place is as the pictures show and much more. the host is always ready to assist whenever you need anything.
I really enjoyed the accommodation. Everything is clean, the staff are helpful and very professional. I would recommend it to my friends and I would come back if I were to visit Tanzania.
Michael was very quick to respond to any queries we had. He made us feel very much at home in his apartment even without meeting him.
I travelled with my family who enjoyed it while I was away for meetings during the day.
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Questions guests ask us.
How do I book and pay?
Choose your home and dates, see the full price, then pay by card or by Lipa Namba from any mobile money or bank app. Lipa Namba carries no card fee. You are confirmed the moment payment completes. Prefer a person? Message +255 737 397 700 on WhatsApp.
Where are your homes?
We have homes in Tanzania and Zanzibar, and we add new places as we open more apartments. From Morogoro we arrange trips to Mikumi National Park and the Uluguru Mountains.
Who can stay with Monalisa?
Everyone. Families, couples, business travellers, delegations, scholars, volunteers and long stay residents. Every guest is treated as family.
Do you host conferences and long stays?
Yes to both. We host conferences, trainings and retreats anywhere in Tanzania, from one day to several weeks. Every home is open for long stays of 28 nights or more, and we have long stay houses not listed online.
What is check in like?
Check in is from 2:00 PM and check out by 11:00 AM. Many homes have a smart lock for self check in, and otherwise someone greets you in person. Housekeeping and WiFi are included, and most homes have A/C and a full kitchen.
What is your cancellation policy?
Stays under 28 nights follow our Firm policy: full refund up to 30 days before check in, 50% from 30 to 7 days before, and none inside 7 days. Stays of 28 nights or more follow our Strict Long Term policy. Details are on the cancellation policy page.
Do you arrange tours and transfers?
Yes. Private drivers, airport and ferry transfers, safaris, island and dhow days, yacht and air charters through licensed partners, private chefs, celebrations and wellness at home. We quote clearly before anything is confirmed.