10/10 Excellent
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Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
L &j modern backpackers BnB
3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B in Mwananyamala
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
Mwananyamala Hospital Rd, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, 110000
- Makumbusho VillagePlace, Makumbusho Village2 min drive
- Coco BeachPlace, Coco Beach7 min drive
- Mbezi BeachPlace, Mbezi Beach12 min drive
- Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)16 min drive
Room options
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Standard Double Room
- 13 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Standard Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Dar es Salaam
Mwananyamala stay.Your stay at this Mwananyamala B&B places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Makumbusho Village and Little Theatre. Dar Free Market Mall and Nafasi Art Space are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
- Makumbusho Village - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- The Slipway - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
- Kariakoo Market - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
- Coco Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
- Mbezi Beach - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
- Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 21 min drive
- Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
- Montana Vip Lounge - 3 min drive
- Break Point - 3 min drive
- Subway - 3 min drive
- Hawa Kitchen - 3 min drive
- Kontena - 4 min drive
About this property
L &j modern backpackers BnB
3.5-star B&B in Mwananyamala
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. L &j modern backpackers BnB also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Dar es Salaam bed & breakfast.
- 3 guestrooms or units
- Local cuisine breakfast (free)
- Breakfast available (free)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Terrace
- Television in lobby
- Smoking in designated areas
- Microwave in a common area
- Refrigerator in a common area
L &j modern backpackers BnB offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and portable fans. This Dar es Salaam bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Offsite parking available (USD 2 per night)
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Things to do
- TV in common areas
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible bathtub
- Hand-held showerhead
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- No elevator
- Raised toilet seat (30 inches high)
- Tile flooring in room
- Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Laptop workspace
- Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM 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 and service animals are not allowed at L &j modern backpackers BnB
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (from 5 to 15 years old)
- Nearby parking fee: USD 2 per night (33 ft away)
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 only accepts cash
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.
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property only accepts cash.
We should mention
- Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
L &j modern backpackers BnB Dar es Salaam
L &j modern backpackers BnB Bed & breakfast
L &j modern backpackers BnB Bed & breakfast Dar es Salaam
L &j modern backpackers BnB Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness