The Best Central
Luxury Hotels in Dar es Salaam

Superb breakfast. Great views. 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

Super central. Great value. Friendly staff. Set at the very center of Dar es Salaam and a 3-minute walk from the ferry dock to Zanzibar, Tanzanite Executive Suites offers free WiFi access and private parking. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a desk and a safe. While some are furnished with a sofa, all the units have a sitting area. The rooms have an electric kettle and ironing facilities. All the rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some of the rooms feature a balcony with panoramic views. The rooms are complete with a private bathroom. Speaking English, Hindi, and Swahili, the staff at the 24-hour front desk are available to help guests with their queries and tour advice. The property also offers shuttle services and city tours. Tanzania National Stadium is 4.2 km from Tanzanite Executive Suites and Julius Nyerere International Airport is 10km away. The property offers airport shuttle services to its guests upon request. Show full description

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

Creative. Elegant. Great views. 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

Central. Rooftop bar. Rooftop restaurant. Set in Dar es Salaam, 5.6 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Tiffany Diamond Hotels LTD - Makunganya offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy African and American dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel every room includes 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. Tiffany Diamond Hotels LTD - Makunganya features certain units with sea views, and each room is fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Tiffany Diamond Hotels LTD - Makunganya offers a hot tub. Popular points of interest near the hotel include National Museum and House of Culture, Village Museum and Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 10 km from Tiffany Diamond Hotels LTD - Makunganya, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Very central. Nice style. Friendly staff. Popular among business travellers. 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. 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. 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. 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

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

Boasting free WiFi access, luggage storage and concierge service, Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center is located at the center of Dar es Salaam. The property offers a fitness center and an on-site business center. The hotel also offers secure and accessible parking and street parking. All rooms and suites are air-conditioned and feature sea and city views, a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. The bathroom includes free toiletries. The suites also have an equipped kitchenette. A breakfast is available each morning at Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam. Guests can also dine in the on-site restaurant in the evening or relax with a drink in the hotel bar. Speaking Arabic, French, English, Hindi, Swahili and Urdu, the staff at the 24-hour front desk and tour desk are available to help guests with their queries and offer tour advice. Julius Nyerere International Airport is located 2 km away and airport transfers can be arranged upon request. Show full description

Trendy. Creative. Rooftop bar. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a bar, Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam is situated in Dar es Salaam 1.6 km from Kariakoo Market. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms. Each room at Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is a kettle, minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities in the rooms. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and free toiletries. Certain rooms at Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam offer views of the sea or the city. Free parking is available on site, for which a reservation is needed. National Museum and House of Culture is 850 metres away. While Julius Nyerere International Airport is 12.5 km from the property. Show full description

Centrally located in Dar Es Salaam, Harbourview Suites offers views of the Indian Ocean and Zanzibar. The building features an outdoor pool, a shopping mall and a casino. All spacious rooms are warmly decorated and have wide windows. Each features free WiFi facilities, a spacious sitting area and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast or chose from a large variety of seafood specialties for dinner at Flavours Restaurant and Bar. More restaurants and supermarkets can be found within the building. Harbourview includes a gym and a large lobby area. Guests can also make use of the free on-site parking area. Julius Nyerere International Airport is only a 20-minute drive away. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon advance request at an additional fee. The ferry terminal to Zanzibar and the train station are a 5-minute walk away. Show full description

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

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

Opened November 2022. Set in Dar es Salaam, less than 1 km from Coco 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

Hip. Creative. Friendly staff. 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

Very clean. Cosy rooms. Popular among business travellers. Opened November 2021. Set in Dar es Salaam, less than 1 km from Msasani Beach, Element by Westin Dar es Salaam offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Less than 1 km from Yacht Club Beach and 2.2 km from Coco Beach, the property features a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel all rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Element by Westin Dar es Salaam every room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. There is an on-site snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Tanzania National Stadium is 14 km from Element by Westin Dar es Salaam, while Kunduchi Water Park is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 18 km from the hotel. Show full description

Elegant. Comfortable beds. Great location. Set in Dar es Salaam, 13 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Lark Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. The units feature a wardrobe. Guests at Lark Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Chinese and British cuisine. A dairy-free option can also be requested. Lark Hotel offers a barbecue. The reception at the hotel can provide tips on the area. Kunduchi Water Park is 15 km from Lark Hotel, while Village Museum is 5.5 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 17 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Central. Cool. Comfortable beds. Popular among business travellers. Peninsula Hotel Dar Es Salaam is situated in the Oysterbay suburb of Dar es Salaam. It features a fitness centre, free WiFi and private parking is offered and Coco Beach is 950 metres away. The air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, work desk and minibar. The suites have a separate dining area with microwave. The restaurants at Peninsula Hotel Dar Es Salaam boast international, continental and Indian cuisine. Guest can relax and enjoy a beverage in the coffee shop and the 24-hour front desk can assist guests with arranging car rental or excursions. The hotel also has a business centre. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 17km away and the ferry terminal to Zanzibar is within a 15-minute drive. Show full description

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. The hotel is located 10 km from both Central Railway Station and the ferry pier. 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. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 26 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 Coco 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

Creative. Cool. Great restaurant. Popular among business travellers. 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