Reviews of Gallivanters Hostel
7 Mlali Road, Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewThe only thing I can say is this hostel is great
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewI want my money back, they canceled our booking prematurely
I want my money
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe place is very comfy, the staff is nice, kind. Thanks for all the people there. I loved it so much
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFriendliness of the guest ,people and you get to meet people from different countries backgrounds and cultures It feels home and the place is so vibrant
Same breakfast everyday variety will be much better and appreciated
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified review• sweet staff • quiet area • got to meet nice people
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean beds, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was basic but healthy. Nice to have a pool, a big garden and plenty of space in the common areas to relax.
There wasn't much space to store belongings in the dormitory, except along the side of the wall, which was already narrow to begin with. Also, the fan and light in my capsule was not working.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI like the receptionist, that lady is sooo beautiful and charming, I did little mistake while booking but after arriving there, the lady handled everything perfectly.
Everything was perfect and awesome 😊
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation was in nice are close to embassies and Coco beach.
The portal the hostel uses for guests is not user friendly. Tried to use portal to book a taxi but request was never processed and I had to pay a high fee for a taxi from the airport. I arrived after a long 25 hours of travel and hostel had no water. Only after discussing the fact to staff did they give me a bucket of water to flush toilet. Had to use travel mug next morning to wash hair and body. Staff tried to make excuse entire area was out of water but was not true.
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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