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Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel

4.0 star property

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January 2025

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2 outdoor pools
On the beach, white sand
Reception
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Changani, Kigamboni, Kutani, Dar es Salaam
  • Changani Beach
    7 min walk
  • amani beach restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station
    112 min drive
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    97 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Luxury Villa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Royal Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Villa

  • 2422 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Breakfast included
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The price is $195
per night
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
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About the neighborhood

Kutani

When you stay at Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel in Kutani, you'll be on the beach and 7 minutes by foot from Changani Beach. .This beach hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Inner Sinda and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Outer Sinda.

What's nearby

  • Changani Beach - 7 min walk
  • Dar-es-Salaam Zoo - 35 min drive
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 42 min drive
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 44 min drive
  • Kariakoo Market - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪amani beach restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel

Beachside hotel to enjoy 2 outdoor pools and white sand beach
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Kutani hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Aya Sophia Garden Hotel Kutani
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel Hotel
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel Kutani
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel Hotel Kutani

Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aya Sophia was a perfect add on to our south beach stay when visiting Dar. Visiting the animals was a perfect way for our kids to see them without the crazy prices of a safari park (as a foreigner). Great rooms, gardens and the restaurant food (we ate curry) was also excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Time off
This is the perfect place to relax. Everything was first class. The views, beach, zoo, was all amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mwalingakana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo, Laguna Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Restaurant was under staffed and orders from menu took a long time but the attitude of staff made up for it. Very clean place and accommodate most request in a reasonable amount of time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nivedh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The zoo was better than expectations. Petting the giraffes was extraordinary!! The animals are well maintained and the experience was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will never use Expedia ever again. Made me pay for my stay twice. Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melchior

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024