Hospitality presence starts here

Register a .hotel.tz Domain From N/A

Q: Does the first-year price continue every year?

Not necessarily. The registration figure is [th_price tld="hotel.tz"]; the separate renewal figure is [th_price tld="hotel.tz" type="renew"]. Plan ongoing costs from the renewal amount and review the payable total before each order.

Local. Hospitality-focused. Yours.

A Tanzanian Address Built for Hotels.

Guests looking for a place to stay often type a name they already know. .hotel.tz places that name under a third-level ending reserved for hotel operators in Tanzania. For a property such as serene.hotel.tz, it gathers booking enquiries, travel-agent messages and returning visitors into one clear local destination.

Lead with the name travellers recognise. Use your lodge or hotel title, or a straightforward variation, rather than a long social-profile link.
Signal Tanzanian hospitality. A local property can use .hotel.tz on print materials, booking engines and nationwide promotions.
Leave room to grow. Start with a simple information page; add online booking, photo galleries or a guest portal later without changing the core address.

Illustrative hospitality identity: Serene Lodge uses .hotel.tz across its guest-facing website and contact address.

Plan the full cost of ownership

.hotel.tz Domain Pricing

First-year cost is only one part of the picture. Review what you pay to claim an available name, extend it for another year, or bring an existing registration under Truehost management.

Begin here

Claim the Name

N/A / first year

Secure your hospitality address before investing in printed materials or a new site build.

Check .hotel.tz availability

Renew

Stay Visible

N/A / year

Guests who already know you should still reach you next year. Factor this ongoing cost into your budget.

Explore registration costs

Transfer

Move Existing Registration

N/A / transfer

Retain the same address while shifting day-to-day management into your Truehost account.

Move your existing .hotel.tz

Before paying: figures shown here come from the live pricing system, not a static estimate. Check the final order summary for taxes, premium-name pricing and any extras.

Match the ending to your guests

.hotel.tz, .co.tz or .com?

Who do you expect to reach most often? A local lodge, a Tanzanian hotel group and an international brand may favour different suffixes. Balance that audience against name availability and long-term cost.

Compare Tanzanian hospitality and wider registration options
Align the Ending with Your Focus	.hotel.tzHospitality	.co.tzCommercial	.comBroader reach
Typical Audience	Hotels, lodges & guest houses	Tanzanian businesses	Guests across several regions
Impression	Clearly hospitality-focused	Familiar local commercial tone	No built-in sector signal
New Registration	N/A	14.99 USD	9.00 USD
Annual Extension	N/A	TSh 33,800	TSh 30,888

Other endings may suit

.hotel.tz Domain Alternatives

If your preferred .hotel.tz spelling is already taken, browse these related extensions and compare their registration terms before deciding on a different path.

.travelDomain extension

fromTSh 77,194

.ac-tzTZ domain

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Ways the address can serve you

A .hotel.tz Domain for the Property You Operate

A domain becomes useful when guests actually use it. These examples show how one address can support bookings, enquiries or a developing hospitality brand.

Find Your .hotel.tz

Independent Hotel

Make Your Property Easy to Find

Offer one consistent address for room rates, availability and first contact.

Booking Focus

Open Your Digital Reception

Link the domain to a booking engine, photo gallery and travel-agent contacts, then print it on invoices and maps.

Smaller Properties

Help Travellers Locate the Right Stay

Share room types, facilities and location details without relying solely on third-party platforms.

Name Consistency

Cover the Ways Guests Search for You

When both spellings are free, register .hotel.tz and a matching commercial ending, then point one to the other.

Once the name is yours

.hotel.tz Domain Management, Made Straightforward

After registration the address needs clear instructions for visitors and messages. Use the account tools to keep those connections current, monitor the registration and prepare for any future move.

TRUEHOSTAccount example

Registered addressserene.hotel.tzDemonstration only

Website routingA / CNAME

Mail deliveryMX / TXT

NameserversExternal DNS

Keep your guest destinations organised here.

DNS management

Enter the records supplied by your website platform. Confirm the target carefully before overwriting an existing entry.

Nameserver control

Prefer another provider’s DNS? Apply its nameservers so that provider answers queries for the address.

Renewal management

Note the registration end date early enough to arrange payment and keep the public-facing name active.

Transfer support

Request guidance on shifting registrar responsibility, including the steps the registry expects.

Everyday administration

Why Manage Your .hotel.tz Domain with Truehost?

Buying the name is the first step. These account features help you connect services, handle messages and keep reliable access to the address your guests rely on.

One-click Cloudflare push

Use the Cloudflare push option to cut down on manual DNS entry when linking that service to your registration.

Transparent First-Year Cost

N/A / first year

See the live first-year figure before finalising a property name or ordering printed materials.

Clear Renewal Pricing

N/A / year

Renewal cost appears separately, so you can plan beyond any introductory registration rate.

Free DNS management

Update website targets and verification records without purchasing a separate DNS-management product.

Free email forwarding

A forwarder sends incoming messages to an inbox you already use; it does not replace a full hosted mailbox.

2FA and domain lock

Enable two-factor authentication and available domain locks to reduce the chance of unauthorised account or transfer activity.

Coming soon

Free business email

A no-cost mailbox option is planned. Until it arrives, choose a suitable paid service if your property needs one now.

Coming soon

Free website builder

A free builder is also on the roadmap; do not treat it as available when budgeting for a site you need today.

Not available yet: the roadmap items above form no part of the current purchase. They should not be counted as included email hosting or an included website-building plan.

Link the guest journey

How to Put Your .hotel.tz Domain to Work

A traveller may first find your property online, send a question and later complete a booking. Each step can share the same identity. Apply each service’s DNS requirements; different providers can still operate behind one domain.

Invite people to explore the property at serene.hotel.tz.
Receive enquiries via [email protected].
Offer dedicated spaces such as book.serene.hotel.tz and guest.serene.hotel.tz.

Check .hotel.tz availability

serene.hotel.tzAn illustrative connected property

A practical address layout

Organise Around One Memorable Name

Decide which destination sits at the main address and which deserves its own prefix. The examples below are illustrative only and do not claim these names are free.

Guest Task	Illustrative Destination	What People Encounter
Discover the property	`serene.hotel.tz`	Room types, facilities and contact options
Check availability	`book.serene.hotel.tz`	Rates, calendar and booking form
Access guest services	`guest.serene.hotel.tz`	Private details, check-in notes and requests
Send a message	`[email protected]`	A branded contact address routed to your chosen mailbox

Website Builder →Online Shop →Web Design →

Select the tools you actually need

Add More Around Your .hotel.tz Domain

Registration alone does not create a website or a hosted mailbox. Choose the products your property requires; each carries its own subscription and billing terms.

See hosting options

Web hosting

Cloud Hosting

From TSh 33,800 / month

Select a place to store the site’s files and database, then point the new address at it when the pages are ready.

Explore web hosting →

No-code website

AI Website Builder

From TSh 7,935 / month

Use a website-building tool if you prefer to assemble pages without writing the underlying code yourself.

Build your site →

Cloud server

VPS Hosting

From TSh 17,602 / month

Choose a virtual server when your software needs more control over its environment than a shared account supplies.

Choose server resources →

Site security

SSL Certificates

From TSh 7,800 / year

Apply a suitable certificate with your hosting setup so browsers can establish encrypted connections to the site.

Explore SSL options →

Confirm the spelling first

.hotel.tz Domain Name Rules

Write the exact spelling before you search. The label to the left of .hotel.tz must follow the registry’s format rules, and a correctly formed spelling can still be reserved or already held by someone else.

Accepted in a .hotel.tz name

Plain English letters without accent marks
Digits, including any that form part of your property name
A hyphen between words, never at the start or end
Combinations such as serene-lodge24

Not accepted

Beginning or ending the label with a hyphen
Spaces, underscores or other symbols
Characters that require internationalised-domain encoding in restricted contexts
Reserved spellings and names already held by others

Check Sample Spellings

Candidate	Format Check	Explanation
`serene.hotel.tz`	Valid spelling	Uses only permitted characters
`serene-lodge24.hotel.tz`	Valid spelling	Combines letters, a middle hyphen and digits
`-serene.hotel.tz`	Invalid spelling	A leading hyphen breaks the format rule
`serene_lodge.hotel.tz`	Invalid spelling	The underscore falls outside the allowed character set

Gather the details you will need

Your .hotel.tz Registration Checklist

.hotel.tz is intended for hotel operators and related hospitality businesses in Tanzania. Applicants typically need a real local presence and demonstrable intent to use the name. Supply accurate details for the person or organisation that will hold the registration.

Information you need

The legal holder’s full personal or organisational identity
An inbox that will receive registration notices
Correct contact and postal information for the holder
Your chosen spelling, already checked against the permitted format

What registration does not supply

Automatic tourism-board accreditation
Exclusive legal rights to a property or trading name
Hosted mailboxes or web hosting as part of the name alone
A permanent registration with no future payments

Before you register

Check related endings

Think about how someone who hears your property name might type it. Search any important variation before printing an address you may later want to change.

Review existing rights

A successful availability check is not a trade-mark clearance. Look at existing properties and relevant rights before adopting a name for public use.

Use a lasting email address

Select an inbox you can still reach even if this domain later becomes unavailable. That simplifies registration queries and urgent account notices.

Know the namespace

.hotel.tz Domain Facts

A brief overview of the .hotel.tz third-level category under Tanzania’s country-code domain, managed by TCRA / tzNIC.

TCRA: Registry authority; Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority
Hospitality: Intended use; Hotel operators and related businesses
Restricted: Registration policy; Local presence and intent required

Registry operated by TCRA / tzNIC. .hotel.tz is a third-level category under .tz intended for hotel operators. Checked against current public registry information, September 2026.

.hotel.tz Registry and Registration Specifications

Expand the relevant topic for practical notes on registration, DNS and recovery. These are registry requirements, not a guarantee that every possible term or feature appears in your order.

Visit Karibu / tzNIC

Registry IdentityWhere .hotel.tz sits in the domain family

Namespace reference
Property	.hotel.tz requirement
Example registration	Third-level .hotel.tz name: `serene.hotel.tz`
Position in DNS	The registered label sits under hotel.tz; .tz is the country-code top-level domain above it.
Country namespace	United Republic of Tanzania (.tz ccTLD)
Registry organisation	Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) / tzNIC
Category purpose	Hotel operators and related hospitality businesses in Tanzania.

Registration RulesApplicant and spelling requirements

Application reference
Property	.hotel.tz requirement
Eligible applicants	Hotel operators and related hospitality entities with real presence in Tanzania; vanity and placemark registrations are not permitted.
How names are assigned	An available spelling is awarded to the first successful application that meets eligibility; reserved names remain excluded.
Permitted duration	Typically one year at registry level; confirm available terms during checkout.
Character set	Basic Latin letters, decimal digits and permitted hyphens; leading or trailing hyphens are excluded.
Capitalisation	Changing letter case does not create a different registration.
Other suffixes	A purchase covers this ending only; matching names under other endings require additional orders.

DNS & Registry ServicesTechnical configuration and disclosure

DNS configuration reference
Property	.hotel.tz requirement
DNSSEC	Supported when the DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records.
Nameserver allowance	Multiple nameservers can be recorded; a secondary nameserver on a different backbone is typically required.
Registrant disclosure	Subject to TCRA / tzNIC policies.
Registration lookup	Available through WHOIS / RDAP services and accredited registrars.

Lifecycle & ProtectionDeadlines and complaint handling

Recovery reference
Property	.hotel.tz requirement
Renewal deadline	Renew before expiry. Grace and recovery windows follow TCRA / tzNIC rules; exact periods are confirmed by the registrar.
Disputed registrations	Handled under applicable Tanzanian domain dispute procedures.

Protect a working address

What Happens If .hotel.tz Expires?

An expired address can interrupt more than a website: booking forms, password resets and guest messages may all depend on it. Arrange renewal before the end date. The registry’s recovery window is a final chance, not a planned renewal method.

01Resolving

Active

Confirm that payment arrangements and contact details remain usable while the registration is current.

02Action due

Renewal Due

The displayed renewal charge is N/A. Complete payment early, especially if approval from another person is required.

03Grace period

Expired

During the initial grace window after expiry the address may still resolve. Act at once rather than treating continued service as proof of renewal.

04Redemption

Recovery window

Once suspension begins, connected services stop. Recovery may still be possible for a limited time and can involve extra fees.

05Released

Cancelled

After the recovery window closes the unrenewed name is scheduled for release. Another party may then register it; recovery is no longer assured.

Select a registration period

Plan Beyond the First Year

Compare the full price for each available term. Search for your name, then choose the registration period during checkout.

Registration term prices are temporarily unavailable. Please check the current prices in checkout.

Change registrar without renaming

Already Hold a .hotel.tz Domain?

You can switch the registrar without selecting a new property address. Prepare account access and DNS details first, then follow the standard transfer process. Registrar transfer and website migration remain separate tasks.

Transfer — N/A

01
Prepare account access
Locate the current registrar login and confirm who is authorised to request changes. Keep a record of the working DNS configuration.
02
Start the receiving order
Begin a Truehost transfer for the exact .hotel.tz spelling and obtain the instructions for accepting it.
03
Finish the transfer steps
Follow the authorisation process from the current registrar and Truehost. Confirm that existing website and mail destinations remain correct after the handover.

Questions before you decide

.hotel.tz Domain FAQs

Practical answers for hotel operators choosing an address, connecting services or moving an existing registration.

Who can register a .hotel.tz domain?

.hotel.tz is intended for hotel operators and related hospitality businesses in Tanzania. Applicants generally need a real local presence and demonstrable intent to use the name. Vanity and placemark registrations are not permitted.

Does the first-year price continue every year?

Not necessarily. The registration figure is N/A; the separate renewal figure is N/A. Plan ongoing costs from the renewal amount and review the payable total before each order.

Does .hotel.tz improve search rankings?

No ending guarantees a ranking position. Choose an address that fits your property, then focus on useful content, a usable website and a clear description of the stay. The domain should support that work, not replace it.

Can I register the name before the website is finished?

Yes. You can secure an available registration while the site is still being planned. Keep contact details and renewal arrangements up to date, and connect hosting when you have pages ready to publish.

Does registration include a working email inbox?

No hosted mailbox is created simply by registering an address. Choose a mailbox product if you need to send and receive property email; a forwarding feature serves a different purpose and routes messages into an existing inbox.

Must website and email use the same provider?

No. Your website can use one compatible platform and your mail another. Apply each provider’s DNS instructions carefully so a website change does not unintentionally interrupt incoming messages.

Can I keep .hotel.tz indefinitely?

You can retain the registration by renewing it while eligible and complying with the applicable terms. It is not a one-time permanent purchase. Available terms are shown at checkout.

What if my preferred property name is already taken?

Try a clear, relevant variation that guests can remember, or consider a different ending. Avoid a confusing imitation of another property. Do not assume that an inactive-looking website means the registration is available to buy.

Should a matching .co.tz point to the same website?

If you control both registrations, you can choose a primary address and configure the other to redirect there. Buying .hotel.tz does not automatically give you .co.tz; check and acquire the matching registration separately if it matters to your brand.

Why must registration details stay accurate?

The registry or registrar may need to contact you about the registration. Outdated details can make validation, account recovery and urgent notices harder to handle. Update them when your property moves, changes ownership or replaces its contact inbox.

Is transferring a .hotel.tz domain the same as moving hosting?

No. A registrar transfer changes who administers the registration. Website files, databases and mailboxes may remain where they are. If you also want new hosting, plan that migration separately and coordinate any DNS changes.

Can I recover a .hotel.tz after services stop?

Possibly, if the registration is still inside the registry’s recovery window. Contact the registrar promptly once expiry is noticed; once the name is fully released, recovery is no longer guaranteed and another party may register it.

Choose the address your guests will use

Ready for Your .hotel.tz Domain?

Search your preferred spelling now. Review availability, the registration charge and your chosen term before placing the order. Eligibility verification applies for hotel operators.

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