We have created a list with the best five star 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 Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Luxury Hotel.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
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. 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
Based on my research this is the most LUXURIOUS five-star hotel in Dar es Salaam.
Luxury Hotel.Hip. Comfortable beds. 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
I think this place could be the most WELL DESIGNED AND RELAXING five-star hotel in Dar es Salaam.
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
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