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Recommended hotels in Dar es Salaam

A hotel named Four Points by Sheraton with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and flags.

1. Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
4.0 star property
Kivukoni
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (291 reviews)
"Location helpful staff nice view."
United States
khalid
The price is ₩134,169
₩166,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a palm tree in the foreground.

2. Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
3.5 star property
Upanga East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"Great hotel. All the staff was exceptionally helpful, friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing."
South Africa
Geoffrey
The price is ₩95,254
₩114,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
A high-rise hotel with a prominent glass facade and a name sign reading "Johari Rota".

3. Johari Rotana

Johari Rotana
5.0 star property
Kivukoni
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (139 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Bahar
The price is ₩188,361
₩235,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Johari Rotana
A modern hotel with a glass facade, red accents, and a sign reading "HOTEL BLUE SAPPHIRE."

4. Hotel Blue Sapphire

Hotel Blue Sapphire
4.0 star property
Dar es Salaam
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (178 reviews)
"The place is decent. But it could use newer carpet and interior furnishings. The"
United States
Daniel
The price is ₩153,326
₩182,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Hotel Blue Sapphire
The exterior of the Golden Tulip hotel with a prominent entrance, steps leading up to the doors, and flags displayed.

5. Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
4.0 star property
Dar es Salaam City Center
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (287 reviews)
"Clean room, welcoming and attentive/helpfull staff. Location is good and breakfast also good."
Australia
Shac A
The price is ₩90,304
₩107,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
The exterior of the City Crown Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent crown logo above the name, large glass windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

6. City Crown Hotel

City Crown Hotel
4.0 star property
Kariakoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"This is a fairly new hotel, and the service was great! I highly recommend this hotel if you are want to be close in town near the ferry to Zanzibar"
United States
Rod
The price is ₩86,245
₩102,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
City Crown Hotel
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance labeled "The Kilimanjaro."

7. Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
5.0 star property
Kivukoni
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (393 reviews)
"Clean, convenient, well located."
United States
OMAR
The price is ₩231,481
₩275,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
A tall, modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign on the side.

8. Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
4.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (261 reviews)
"Good hotel"
United States
Shekmuon Habib
The price is ₩86,963
₩103,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

9. Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam
3.5 star property
Masaki
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (141 reviews)
"Good choice"
United States
Rafic
The price is ₩151,731
₩192,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam
Two modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades, one with a curved design and the other with a straight, rectangular shape.

10. Harbour View Suites

Harbour View Suites
4.0 star property
Mchafukoge
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (253 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff very friendly. "
United States
Denise
The price is ₩107,322
₩127,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Harbour View Suites
A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

11. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
5.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (375 reviews)
"The Staff in the property are amazing especially a lady named Angel. quality of the breakfast, coffeeshop / bar and the view are all great. Location is prime and very safe for tourists not familiar with the city. We very much enjoyed our trip."
United States
Alireza
The price is ₩209,679
₩260,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a logo with a stylized flower, and the name 'Magnolia Suites'.

12. Magnolia Suites B&B

Magnolia Suites B&B
3.0 star property
Dar es Salaam City Center
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Exceptional Stay in Tanzania alhamdulillah — Highly Recommended! Our stay at this hotel in Tanzania was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, we received above-and-beyond hospitality. The entire staff was professional, kind, welcoming, and incredibly attentive to our needs as a family. I truly couldn’t be more grateful for the service we received. The hotel itself is beautiful, exceptionally clean, comfortable, and peaceful, located in a very quiet and welcoming...
United States
Osman
The price is ₩81,167
₩96,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Magnolia Suites B&B
A large, historic building with a central tower and two smaller towers, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

13. Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
4.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (125 reviews)
"Very good business hotel"
United States
Nikodimos
The price is ₩131,905
₩156,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
A hotel sign with the name "CBD HOTEL" and a logo above it.

14. CBD Hotel

CBD Hotel
4.0 star property
Mchafukoge
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (330 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed the spa as well, and the lady was so sweet in the spa! Greta massage as well!"
United States
Audrey
The price is ₩121,758
₩144,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
CBD Hotel
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "BELMOND HOTEL".

15. Belmond Hotel

Belmond Hotel
2.5 star property
Kijitonyama
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Wholesomely good in all aspects. I really enjoyed my 2 nights."
United States
Victor
The price is ₩63,922
₩76,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Belmond Hotel
A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a chandelier, and a flower arrangement.

16. Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard

Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard
3.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (294 reviews)
"A relatively nice place but needs some significant updating and TLC. Bed linen and sheets are very poor quality and seem very old. Lots of spots around the room with wires hanging, or plaster no painted over etc.. Rather unusual shower made out of doors! Location is good for most things"
United Kingdom
Suzanne
The price is ₩114,994
₩136,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard
A bar with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles.

17. The CRADLE

The CRADLE
3.5 star property
Kivukoni
"Siisti huone mutta oli todella kuuma, Henkilökunta: Hyvää kunnioittaa ja kohtelias, hyvää palvelua"
Finland
Jean Nepomuscene
The price is ₩55,811
₩66,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The CRADLE
A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden pergola, and lush greenery.

18. Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant

Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant
3.0 star property
Mbezi Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (310 reviews)
"A quaint inn-like lodging outside of Dar es Salaam by the beach. Our stay was made extra special by housekeeping, reception, restaurant staff. While the property was well maintained and clean, the beach was not maintained, littered with garbage brought in and out with the tides. If Mediterraneo could also focus on its beach clean up, it would stand out with pride as a corporate citizen being part of the solution."
Canada
Jacinta
The price is ₩104,604
₩124,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant
A modern building with a sign reading "TANZANITE EXECUTIVE SUITES".

19. Tanzanite Executive Suites

Tanzanite Executive Suites
3.5 star property
Dar es Salaam City Center
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (641 reviews)
"The location was excellent, lots amenities"
Canada
MOHSENALI
The price is ₩73,055
₩86,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Tanzanite Executive Suites
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a dome-shaped top, and illuminated windows.

20. Chelsea Hotel

Chelsea Hotel
3.0 star property
Kariakoo
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (133 reviews)
"Great staff and hotel rooms "
United States
CARL
The price is ₩75,804
₩90,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Chelsea Hotel
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Top Dar es Salaam Hotel Reviews

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

8/10 Good
"Good choice"
Rafic 10-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

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Number of reviews
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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
₩66,415
Highest Price
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