We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Protea Hotel By Marriott Dar es Salaam Oysterbay is 3.5 km from the city centre and is a 30-minute drive from the Dar es Salaam International Airport. It features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and fitness centre. All air-conditioned units are furnished with a living room, flat-screen satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Some units offer a balcony with a pool or garden view. The Club Room restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serves a variety of cuisines. The Club Room Restaurant offers a selection of cocktails and light meals. Room service is available upon request. Protea Hotel By Marriott Dar es Salaam Oysterbay is located within 2 km from the beach, Mlimani City Conference Centre and shopping mall is a 20-minute drive away. Free WiFi is available in all areas.Show full description
Unique. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Boasting a restaurant, bar and views of pool, Johari Rotana is situated in Dar es Salaam, 200 metres from Zanzibar ferry. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a kids' club. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and sun terrace. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a river view. Guest rooms have a wardrobe. Guests at Johari Rotana can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. Guests can rent a car to explore the area, use the business centre, or read the newspapers available on site. Kariakoo Market is 2.1 km from Johari Rotana, while Tanzania National Stadium is 7 km from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC luxury hotels in Dar es Salaam. It also has a highly rated breakfast and outstanding views.
Newly opened, February 2024. Situated in Dar es Salaam, 25 km from Tanzania National Stadium, WILIVINA HOTEL features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all rooms at WILIVINA HOTEL have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also boast a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. Kunduchi Water Park is 26 km from WILIVINA HOTEL, while Tazara Railway Station is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
Delightful property. Unique. Rooftop bar. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam The Kilimanjaro is located close to the harbour and 700 metres away from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel has a spa, outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Each spacious room at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam combines a modern mixture of African and European decor. They feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. The hotel's restaurants serve international cuisine, including Asian, Indian, Italian and Swahili. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop bar, overlooking Dar es Salaams' harbour and city skyline. On Fridays and Saturdays, evening entertainment is offered at Level 8, the hotel's rooftop bar. There is a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour room service. Concierge services as well as laundry and dry-cleaning services are available. Kivukoni Fish Market is 1.1 km from Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, while Kariakoo Market is 2 km from the property. Julius Nyerere Airport is 13 km away. Airport transfers can be arranged.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotels in Dar es Salaam. It also has a popular rooftop bar!
Featuring a garden with a pool, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Dar es Salaam is located on the shores of Dar es Salaam Bay. Guests can ride out and explore Bongoyo Island located 6.4 km from the property. It has a spa and a fitness centre, and offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Dar es Salaam mix modern and classic styles with African details. They include a satellite TV and an en-suite bathroom fitted with free toiletries. Some units come with views over the bay. Guests can start their day enjoying a rich buffet breakfast. The Delta Hotels by Marriott Dar es Salaam has 3 restaurants, offering specialities from the local and international cuisine, allowing both á la carte and buffet meals. The wellness centre includes several massage treatments. Other services offered by the hotel include a concierge desk and a tour desk. Laundry facilities and on-site shops are also available. Dar es Salaam city centre is 9 km away, while Gymkhana Golf Club is 8 km away. The hotel is located 10 km from both Central Railway Station and the ferry pier. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 26 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel. This boutique resort features a private beach on the coast of Tanzania. It has a tropical garden with an outdoor pool and sun-lounger terrace. Each has a modern bathroom stocked with luxury toiletries. It has a gym, a hot tub, and a sauna. The air-conditioned rooms at Coral Beach Hotel Dar Es Salaam include a sofa bed and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms include Indian Ocean views and a balcony. A freshly prepared buffet breakfast is served daily. The property offers an à la carte seafront restaurant, bar and room service. Guests can enjoy exotic cocktails in the lounge. Sea Cliff Village, Oyster Bay Beach, and Bongoyo Island are within 2 km from Coral Beach Hotel Dar Es Salaam. The Mlimani Convention Center Island is just 12 km away. The area is also well known for the views of the Msasani Peninsula bay and sunsets.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located 5 km away from Dar es Salaam city centre, Sea Cliff Hotel offers a pool, 2 restaurants and a casino. It features a 24-hour front desk and complimentary Wi-Fi. Combining contemporary furnishings with Swahili-inspired design, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. The spacious Executive Suite features a separate living area, sea views and a freestanding bath. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning. The Alcove Restaurant serves Indian and Chinese cuisine while Karambezi Café offers International dishes and local sea food. Refreshments and drinks can be enjoyed at the Coral Cliff Bar. At Sea Cliff Hotel you will find a fitness centre, a hair and beauty salon, a gift shop and a tour desk. There is also a business centre and meeting facilities. The hotel offers a 24-hour room service as well as a same day laundry service. Sea Cliff Hotel is located next to the Sea Village Shopping centre and 24 km away from Julius Nyerere Airport.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam.
Popular among couples.Opened November 2022. Set in Dar es Salaam, less than 1 km from Cocoa Beach, Hotel Totara offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Hotel Totara provides some units that feature a balcony, and the rooms come with a kettle. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at Hotel Totara will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dar es Salaam, like cycling. Msasani Beach is less than 1 km from the hotel, while Yacht Club Beach is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 16 km from Hotel Totara.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, March 2024. Located in Dar es Salaam, 200 metres from Msasani Beach, Nile Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Cocoa Beach. At the hotel every room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with pool view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Buffet and halal breakfast options are available daily at Nile Hotel. Yacht Club Beach is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Tanzania National Stadium is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 16 km from Nile Hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Situated adjacent to a golf course and gymkhana club, Serena Hotel provides views over the Indian Ocean. Guests can relax beside the outdoor pool in the extensive tropical gardens, or in the fitness centre and sauna. All of the spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature modern décor, a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom. The hotel features 2 restaurants which prepare a variety of international cuisine, or guests can dine beside the pool at the Island Trader Bar and Restaurant. There is also a patisserie, café, and the Kibo Bar which plays lively music. The 24-hour front desk and travel desk can help organise excursions into the centre of Dar es Salaam, only 3 km away. A baby-sitting service is available at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel. Free private parking is available on site and an airport shuttle can be arranged. Julius Nyerere Airport is only 13 km away.Show full description
Newly opened, August 2023. Situated in Dar es Salaam, less than 1 km from Msasani Beach, Urban by CityBlue, Dar es Salaam features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Urban by CityBlue, Dar es Salaam provides some units with city views, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. Urban by CityBlue, Dar es Salaam offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Yacht Club Beach is 1.5 km from the hotel, while Cocoa Beach is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 17 km from Urban by CityBlue, Dar es Salaam.Show full description
Nice style. Beautiful. Comfortable beds. With views of Dar es Salaam Harbour, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa is situated 1 km away from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. It offers a 24-hour casino, restaurants and an outdoor pool. Each of the tastefully appointed rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar and private bathroom. The Standard Rooms have pool or harbour views. Breakfast is available daily at Bandari Grill, which also serves fresh seafood and Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner. Offering panoramic harbour views, Sawasdee Restaurant provides fine Thai cuisine. Cocktail and lighter food menus are on offer at the Onyx Lounge and room service is available. Located in a central area, with several embassies in the surrounding streets, Hotel New Africa is 900 metres from the National Museum and Botanical Gardens. A golf course is 1.4 km away. A shuttle can be requested to Julius Nyerere International Airport, 12 km away. There is free parking on site.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great value. Situated along the sandy Mbezi Beach, Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort in Dar Es Salaam features 3 swimming pools, a spa, a gym, 2 bars and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. The modern, air-conditioned rooms offer garden and pool views. They include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a refrigerator. The private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The restaurant serves a la carte meals, and in the weekend there is a buffet and BBQ food on the beach. The resort also offers a children’s play area, sun lounges, boating facilities, and live music and DJs. Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort is located just 1 km from the ferry stop to Mbudya Island. The Dar Es Salaam city centre is 20 km away and Julius Nyerere International Airport is 30 km away.Show full description
This might be the most relaxing and romantic luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam.
Charming. Hip. Comfortable beds.Opened July 2021. Situated in Dar es Salaam, 2.7 km from Msasani Beach, Pauraque Soho Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV. Rooms come with a kettle, while certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge and a minibar. At Pauraque Soho Hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The reception at Pauraque Soho Hotel can provide tips on the area. Tanzania National Stadium is 13 km from the hotel, while Kunduchi Water Park is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 17 km from Pauraque Soho Hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING, COOL AND ELEGANT small hotel in Dar es Salaam! It also has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms. WOW!
Offering an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, CBD Hotel is located in Dar es Salaam. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy city view from the room. Extras include an iPod dock, satellite channels and cable channels. At CBD Hotel you will find a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and laundry facilities. The property offers free parking. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 11 km away.Show full description
Resort. Hotel White Sands Resort & Conference Centre is situated 25km North of Dar es Salaam city centre, on a private stretch of beach 1 km long. It features a swimming pool, a spa and fitness centre. Each individually decorated room is air-conditioned. It comes with a balcony offering either sea or garden views and comes equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, minibar and a satellite TV. The private bathroom includes a shower. Mchanga Restaurant & Bar is an open-air restaurant offering panoramic ocean views and serves a la carte menu as well as buffet style. There is a poolside coffee shop and bar, and Pweza Jetty serves light meals with full bar service. White Sands has an on site PADI Dive Centre called Sea Breeze Marine where guests can book scuba or snorkeling activities. Water world is 270 metres from White Sands Hotel.Show full description
Situated in Dar es Salaam, Hotel Slipway features a private beach area and access to an outdoor swimming pool. Overlooking the sea, the hotel also has barbecue facilities and free WiFi throughout the property. Each room at Hotel Slipway is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. The rooms also offers a sitting area, minibar and a balcony with views of either the city or the sea. Hotel Slipway guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant, a drink at the bar or relax at the spa. A variety of water sports are on offer, including diving, snorkeling, canoeing and fishing. Julius Nyerere International Airport is within 20 km.Show full description
The Seascape Hotel is situated along the Indian Ocean coastline, 30 minutes north of Dar es Salaam. It features a swimming pool, fitness centre and a restaurant. The contemporary, air-conditioned rooms and apartments include a flat-screen TV, en suite, and balcony. Guests can enjoy panoramic views from 360’ Restaurant on Hotel Seascape’s top floor. Ocean Bistro serves a buffet breakfast and guests can also dine at Caspian Grill. Free WiFi and free onsite parking are also available. Jangwani Beach is a 20 minute walk from the hotel and Julius Nyerere International Airport is located 30 km away.Show full description
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre is located in the business district just a 5-minute drive from nearby banks, embassies and shops. The hotel features a gym, spa, swimming pool, Bar and 3 restaurants. The spacious, modern rooms are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and private bathroom. Helipad Beer Garden with 360° panoramic view of Dar Es Salaam and you can enjoy fresh breeze from Indian Ocean, Musical activities on each day of week with delicious meals from choice of intercontinental, Indo-African and local cuisine menu with wide variety of our best cocktails & mocktails. The Askari Monument is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel and the ferry terminal to Zanzibar is a 25-minute walk.Show full description
Resort. Ramada Resort By Wyndham Dar es Salaam offers accommodation in Dar es Salaam. The resort has an outdoor pool and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Each room includes a flat screen TV with cable and satellite channels. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Views of the sea, pool or garden are featured in certain rooms. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, with bath robes, slippers and free toiletries provided. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. This resort has a private beach area and car hire is available.Water world is 1.6 km from Ramada Resort By Wyndham Dar es Salaam, while Kunduchi Wet "N" Wild Water park is 7.7 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere Airport, 21 km from Ramada Resort By Wyndham Dar es Salaam.Show full description
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