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Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel

4.0 star property

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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
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Changani, Kigamboni, Kutani, Dar es Salaam
  • Changani Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dar-es-Salaam Zoo
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪93 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

  • 225 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel

Beachside hotel to enjoy 2 outdoor pools and white sand beach
Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
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.
During your stay at Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Changani Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and complimentary bicycles
  • 22.8 mi (36.6 km) from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Changani Beach
Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Kutani hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Chef
  • Desk
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Arturo, Laguna Beach

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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