Private Vacation Rentals in Bagamoyo Old Town
One Hour from Dar es Salaam
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Bagamoyo Homes is a private collection of self-catering Swahili-style cottages and apartments in the heart of Bagamoyo Old Town, just one hour north of Dar es Salaam on Tanzania's coast. Six individually designed holiday homes sit within walled garden compounds, combining authentic coastal architecture with modern amenities including fully equipped kitchens, reliable WiFi, dedicated work desks, and private entrances for a stay that feels like home with the ease of a hotel.
Whether you are planning a weekend getaway from Dar es Salaam, a family holiday on the Tanzanian coast, or an extended working stay near a project site, our properties offer the space, privacy, and independence that traditional hotels in Bagamoyo cannot match. Choose from a restored 1840s five-bedroom villa, three-bedroom family cottages with ocean views, intimate one-bedroom retreats, or cosy apartments set within a heritage building each with its own garden terrace and that unmistakable Swahili coastal character.
Perfectly located within walking distance of the beach, the fish market, local cafés, and historic landmarks such as the Caravan Serai Museum and the Old Fort, Bagamoyo Homes puts you at the centre of one of East Africa's most culturally rich towns while keeping you in a peaceful, private retreat. Flexible stay options from a single night to several months make us ideal for solo travellers, couples, families, digital nomads, backpackers, and NGO or corporate teams looking for a convenient, comfortable base on the coast.
Our Properties
Ella's Swahili Villa
A restored 1840s five-bedroom villa sleeping up to 10 guests. Carved doors, coral rag walls, rooftop balcony, full kitchen, and a private walled garden in the heart of Bagamoyo Old Town. The flagship property for family holidays, group gatherings, and heritage stays on the Tanzanian coast.
Kingfisher Apartment
A three-bedroom first-floor apartment inside Ella's Swahili House, sleeping up to five guests. Two balconies overlooking Bagamoyo Old Town, a full kitchen, and garden access. Ideal for small families, couples travelling together, or remote workers seeking an authentic Swahili setting with modern comforts and coastal breezes.
Butterfly Apartment
A two-bedroom ground-floor apartment within the 1840s villa, sleeping three guests. Private entrance, kitchenette, and a garden terrace shaded by mature tropical plants. The most affordable way to stay inside a piece of Bagamoyo's heritage perfect for couples, solo travellers, or budget-conscious families on a coastal holiday near Dar es Salaam.
Gecko Cottage
A cosy two-bedroom standalone cottage sleeping three guests. Minimalist coastal décor, private garden terrace, full kitchen, and reliable WiFi. The go-to pick for backpackers, solo travellers, and digital nomads looking for an affordable, peaceful self-catering base in Bagamoyo Old Town.
Dragonfly Cottage
A spacious three-bedroom family cottage sleeping five guests. Two ensuite bedrooms, a large private patio, ocean views, and a fully equipped kitchen. Designed for families and groups of friends who want space, privacy, and easy access to Bagamoyo's beaches, restaurants, and cultural landmarks all at an affordable daily rate.
Dhow House
A unique three-storey one-bedroom villa with a rooftop terrace overlooking Bagamoyo Old Town. Ground-floor kitchen, first-floor bedroom with garden views, and a second-floor lounge open to the sky. Built for solo travellers, couples, writers, and remote workers seeking a romantic getaway or a quiet creative retreat on Tanzania's coast.
What Every Property Includes
Self-Catering Vacation Homes with Hotel-Level Comfort
What Every Property Includes
Self-Catering Vacation Homes with Hotel-Level Comfort
Every Bagamoyo Homes property is designed for independent, comfortable living whether you are here for two nights or two months. Each home includes a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette stocked with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, microwave, and tea and coffee maker so you can cook with fresh ingredients from the nearby fish market and local stalls. Reliable WiFi and a dedicated work desk make each property suitable for remote work, online meetings, and extended business stays. A washing machine, private entrance, on-site secured parking, and a night watchman are standard across every home practical details that add up to a genuinely stress-free stay on Tanzania's coast.
Optional Guest Services
Airport Transfers and Flexible Check-In
We offer a range of optional services to make your stay seamless. Airport transfers can be arranged between Julius Nyerere International Airport (or Dar es Salaam city) and Bagamoyo roughly a 90-minute drive so you arrive relaxed and ready. Flexible check-in and check-out can be arranged subject to availability can be organised with at least 24 hours' notice. Just let us know what you need when you book.
Book the Entire Compound
14 Bedrooms, 19 Guests, One Private Walled Garden in Bagamoyo Old Town
Book the Entire Compound
14 Bedrooms, 19 Guests, One Private Walled Garden in Bagamoyo Old Town
Bagamoyo Homes is one of the only places on the Tanzanian coast where a large group can book an entire private compound and still give every family, couple, or team its own self-contained home. Four properties Gecko Cottage, Dragonfly Cottage, Butterfly Apartment, Kingfisher Apartment share a single walled garden in the heart of Bagamoyo Old Town. Each home has its own private entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and living space, so every group enjoys full independence while remaining steps from each other.
Across the compound you can accommodate up to 19 guests in 14 bedrooms, with sofa beds arranged on request. The layout suits multi-family holidays and milestone celebrations, corporate retreats and off-site team meetings, NGO and development project teams needing a private, well-equipped base close to Dar es Salaam, and wedding parties or reunion groups looking for an exclusive venue with character. Reliable WiFi, work desks, equipped kitchens, secured parking, and a night watchman make the compound as practical as it is atmospheric.
To book multiple properties or the full compound, message us on WhatsApp or email with your dates, the number of guests, and how many bedrooms you need. We will confirm availability and put together a tailored quote often at a better rate than booking properties individually.
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