About this property

Firefly is located in Bagamoyo, 60 km north of Dar es Salaam. The guest house has an outdoor pool and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. Views of the sea, pool or garden are featured in certain rooms. You will find a shared lounge at the property. This guest house has a private beach area and bike hire is available. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkeling and cycling. The guest house also offers car hire. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 75 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


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Standard Double Room with Fan
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$171 for 3 nights
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Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
US$186 for 3 nights
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Deluxe Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
US$206 for 3 nights
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Family Room
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  • 1 double bed and
  • 2 bunk beds
US$221 for 3 nights
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Family Room
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  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
US$274 for 3 nights
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
215 feet²
Bath
Ensuite bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Additional toilet
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$57 per night
Price US$171
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
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  • 1 double bed
194 feet²
Bath
Ensuite bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$62 per night
Price US$186
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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  • 1 double bed
215 feet²
Bath
Ensuite bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$69 per night
Price US$206
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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  • 1 double bed and
  • 2 bunk beds
215 feet²
Bath
Ensuite bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$74 per night
Price US$221
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
215 feet²
Bath
Ensuite bathroom
Max persons: 3
US$91 per night
Price US$274
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

Michelle
Netherlands Netherlands
Lovely ambience, great people, good food. Basic room, but everything you need.
Sarah
Germany Germany
The location and property is really great and the staff is super friendly. Also food was extremely good! Nothing to complain about at all. Thanks for having us!
Ian
Australia Australia
I liked the intimate spaces to sit and relax and the old world charm of such a historical building.
Giovanna
Italy Italy
Common areas are lovely with a great swimming pool and loads of resting areas. Breakfast was very good. Location is good, right on the beach. Room was big.
Claudia
Italy Italy
it's a lovely place, in an old palace. the rooms are big and charming. the pool is perfect for the heat and the food is very good. the breakfast included is a great thing! all the girls that work at firefly are very nice. my little girl also had a...
Luca
Australia Australia
the pool, the welcome juice, the staff and the location
Ummeayman
Tanzania Tanzania
The staff is very polite. The stay is comfortable. It shows the essence of bagamoyo and history
Thomas
Austria Austria
Really chill and nice backpacker hotel in a charming historical building with a great pool and great atmosphere! We also booked a safari to Mikumi with a company they recommended and they were super nice and helpful and it worked out just...
Frederique
Netherlands Netherlands
The staff was friendly and there was a good atmosphere. The building was truly beautiful, very unique and historical. Both the inside of the building as well as the outside space was great. Enough options for breakfast, snacks and dinner.
Aislinn
Tanzania Tanzania
Everything is just so chill. We can stay in the room, lay by the pool etc. the food is delicious!

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 11:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.