Title: Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni Apartment in Dar es Salaam with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni ![TV, ping pong, books - Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni (Mikocheni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031900/32031879/c161d5df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni (Mikocheni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031900/32031879/5f76b8c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni (Mikocheni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031900/32031879/33485a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni (Mikocheni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031900/32031879/4c5b9001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, ping pong, books - Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni (Mikocheni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031900/32031879/5b9fc3da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Mars Residency LOFT, a stylish apartment in the heart of Mikocheni. With an elegant interior design, enjoy spacious open floor plans and large windows that provide natural sunlight. The loft features a kitchenette with microwave and electric kettle, a living area with TV and satellite channels, as well as free wireless internet. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available £61 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni A stylish and one of its kind apartment located in the heart of Mikocheni. Mars Residency LOFT comes with an elegant interior design, that comfortably fits 2 people and its easily accessible to town, peninsula and new CBD. Perfect for business travelers, families and individuals who want to enjoy and explore the City in a dynamic way without sacrificing comfort and style. The host will provide a welcome pack as well as coordinate airport pickup & airport drop off in case needed. Overview, a Newly designed apartment with spacious open floor plans, tall ceilings, and large windows that provide natural sunlight. Live like a local with accommodation to rival any hotel in Dar es Salaam!! With free Wireless Internet and only 30-minute drive from DAR Airport, this is an ideal hotel alternative for business travelers too! Welcome to your own space, with a design made with your comfort and privacy being the core. As you enter your LOFT you will exclusively enjoy below amenities: KITCHENETTE: \- Microwave \- Electric Kettle \- Electric Cooker \- Double Door Fridge \- Cutlery & Crockery \- Coffee & Tea Supplies LIVING AREA: \- Clean Tiles \- Sitting area with brand new sofa, coffee table \- TV with Satellite SLEEPING in the Upper Section of the LOFT: \- Very comfortable Queen size bed \- Quality Bed Linens \- Down comforter and pillows \- Sliding Closets with large Mirror BATHROOM: \- Toilet & Sink \- Rain Shower \- Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste \- Quality Towels OTHER (need to request the host prior): \- Free wireless Internet connection \- Iron & Ironing Board \- Beach Towels OCCUPANCY: For your comfort, we have a Two adult (or one adult and one child) maximum occupancy. No smoking permitted inside guesthouse (may smoke in the balcony). Sorry, no pets and no parties. \*\*\*\* PLEASE NOTE \*\*\*\* a. Although the room has a fridge that we will stock a starter pack containing water, milk, yogurt & fruits, as well as facilities for making tea, coffee, we do not provide food. b. Utilities especially Electricity is very expensive in Dar es Salaam c. We only do short-term stays and do not have monthly rates. Other Things to Note: The host is more than willing to give an hour or two during the weekend to show you the neighborhood starting with a visit to Mbalamwezi beach or Velisas which are less than 10-minute drive away. Follow up with a stopover at one of the Largest local artisan the infamous tinga-tinga paintings and Makonde (wooden figurines) market is Peninsula area. Last stop will be a visit to one of the longest beach coast area (coco beach) a 15-minute drive away from the apartment, the beach is full of local vendors who will sell you fresh local delicacies from fresh coconut water to Zanzibari snacks - a true amalgamation of culinary Swahili flavors. All this is to make sure your trip to Dar es Salaam is memorable and worth it. For pick and drop off: We will recommend to Use Uber, however, we are more than willing to arrange transportation services (charged separately) from the airport or ferry pick up, drop off as well as Dar es Salaam town trips. Mars Residency is in a quiet residential area with a number of great places to visit just a few kilometers away. Close to a basketball court in a community estate of TPDC in Mikocheni. Get ready to have a space of your own as you discover great places in Dar, with places very close via a Car or Bajaji Tri-Cycle, as seen below: \- Makumbusho Village less than 2 KM \- Telecom Companies to get your local sim card less than 2 KM \- Best Local Bar and Restaurant less than 1 KM \- Local Beach restaurant less than 2 KM \- Convenient Shopping Center (Shoppers Plaza) 2 KM away \- Mwenge Woodcarvers Market less than 4 KM \- Mlimani City Mall is less than 5KM \- A trip to Peninsular Hot Spots are less than 7KM \- A trip to City Center and Ferry to Zanzibar is less than 10 KM \- A trip to Julius International Airport is less than 25 KM Security: The unit is located in one of the safest areas of Dar es Salaam, in the same neighborhood of the private residences of two former presidents of Tanzania. Our first President and Father of the Nation, the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and the second President of the nation, H.E. President Ali Hassan Mwinyi! Food: The area is surrounded by multi-cuisine eateries from restaurants serving typical Swahili foods, to restaurants serving gourmet meals, not forgetting the convenience of fast food outlets such as KFC and Pizza Hut. Healthcare: 24-hour service of major hospitals and ambulance services less than 5 minutes away. Supermarket: For your convenience and accessible there are small shops "Duka in Swahili" just outside the apartment and a fruit as well as vegetable stall just nearby. In case you need to do proper shopping, the apartment is less than 5 minutes away from Shoppers Plaza Mikocheni via a tuk-tuk. Souvenirs from Tanzania: Wood Carvings and Sculptures (Mwenge Woodcarvers), Nafasi Art (Mikocheni); Paintings, arts and crafts (Tinga Tinga market peninsular) - where you could put to the test your killer bargaining skills are approximately 10 - 20 minutes drive away. Transport: Mars Residency is strategically located in the heart of Mikocheni, with access to all means of transport, I highly recommend Uber for your commute, . \- Bajaji (local tuk-tuk) stop is 1 minute away \- Duka (local convenient store) is 1 minute away \- Uber taxis and Uber Bajaji is just a click away and the host is happy to coordinate \- Approximately 5-10 minutes away via tuk-tuk from the blue bus station (Bus Rapid Transport) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Table tennis - Basketball nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96107600/96107556/7e5ea83c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Cozy Apartment, Mikocheni (Monaco HomesTz) Mikocheni - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=96107556&PinnedHotelID=96107556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120310000/120301600/120301551/42419f90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sebastian apartment Mikocheni - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Mars Residency Loft Heart Mars Residency Loft Heart Mikocheni Mars Residency Loft Heart Apartment Mars Residency Loft Heart Mikocheni Apartment Mars Residency Loft in the Heart of Mikocheni Apartment Mars Residency Loft in the Heart of Mikocheni Dar es Salaam Mars Residency Loft in the Heart of Mikocheni Apartment Mars Residency Loft in the Heart of Mikocheni Dar es Salaam ## About the area Mikocheni, a neighbourhood in Dar es Salaam, is home to this apartment. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Mwenge Carvers Market and Mlimani City. [Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam.dx978) [View more Apartments in Dar es Salaam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-Apartments.d978-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.76745%2C39.24739&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UNm9K50SC9GN7phtfpwh2YcGv-E=) Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam ### What's nearby - ![The Goat Races on The Green, Kenyatta Drive. Only happens once a year, but is a great day, and is all for Charity. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/978/5b491afe-22cd-46e5-b512-79a6a4029937.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Coco Beach 6 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Nafasi Art Space 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Msasani Bay Beach 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Makumbusho Village 1 min drive \- 0.7 miles - Mwenge Carvers Market 3 min drive \- 2.1 miles ### Getting around - Dar Es Salaam Central Station 23 min drive - Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) 17 min drive ### Restaurants - Dm Cafe & Bakery 2 min drive - Montana Vip Lounge 17 min walk - Break Point 17 min walk - Rose garden 8 min walk - Subway 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni? ### How much is parking at Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni? ### What time is check-in at Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni? ### What time is check-out at Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni? ### Where is Mars Residency LOFT in the heart of Mikocheni located? ## Have a question? 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