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Recommended hotels in Dar es Salaam

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.

1. City Crown Hotel

City Crown Hotel
4.0 star property
Kariakoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Lovely hotel"
United Kingdom
Dr. Tony
The price is ₩87,047
₩103,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
City Crown Hotel
A multi-story building with a prominent red and blue facade, featuring balconies and air conditioning units.

2. Kijichi Gateway Hotel

Kijichi Gateway Hotel
4.0 star property
Dar es Salaam
The price is ₩50,067
₩75,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Kijichi Gateway Hotel
A hotel named Four Points by Sheraton with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and flags.

3. 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, (293 reviews)
"Location helpful staff nice view."
United States
khalid
The price is ₩153,141
₩189,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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.

4. 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, (216 reviews)
"Great hotel. All the staff was exceptionally helpful, friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing."
South Africa
Geoffrey
The price is ₩96,139
₩115,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
A modern hotel with a glass facade, red accents, and a sign reading "HOTEL BLUE SAPPHIRE."

5. Hotel Blue Sapphire

Hotel Blue Sapphire
4.0 star property
Dar es Salaam
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (179 reviews)
"The place is decent. But it could use newer carpet and interior furnishings. The"
United States
Daniel
The price is ₩154,751
₩184,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hotel Blue Sapphire
A tall, modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign on the side.

6. Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
4.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (263 reviews)
"Good hotel"
United States
Shekmuon Habib
The price is ₩87,771
₩104,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a logo with a stylized flower, and the name 'Magnolia Suites'.

7. Magnolia Suites B&B

Magnolia Suites B&B
3.0 star property
Dar es Salaam City Center
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 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 ₩91,034
₩108,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Magnolia Suites B&B
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance labeled "The Kilimanjaro."

8. 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, (396 reviews)
"Clean, convenient, well located."
United States
OMAR
The price is ₩235,876
₩280,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
A large, historic building with a central tower and two smaller towers, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

9. 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 ₩164,992
₩196,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
A modern building entrance with a 'VI' illuminated sign, a wooden door, and a planter with plants.

10. Urban by CityBlue Hotel, Dar es Salaam

Urban by CityBlue Hotel, Dar es Salaam
4.0 star property
Masaki
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"I like the amenities and the staff."
United States
Rose
The price is ₩155,324
₩184,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Urban by CityBlue Hotel, Dar es Salaam
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "BELMOND HOTEL".

11. 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 ₩64,516
₩76,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Belmond Hotel
The exterior of the Golden Tulip hotel with a prominent entrance, steps leading up to the doors, and flags displayed.

12. 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, (288 reviews)
"Clean room, welcoming and attentive/helpfull staff. Location is good and breakfast also good."
Australia
Shac A
The price is ₩100,360
₩119,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
A high-rise hotel with a prominent glass facade and a name sign reading "Johari Rota".

13. Johari Rotana

Johari Rotana
5.0 star property
Kivukoni
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (142 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Bahar
The price is ₩222,067
₩277,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Johari Rotana
A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

14. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
5.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (379 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with very friendly staff! Ideal location for businessman"
United States
Krushil
The price is ₩211,628
₩262,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
A hotel sign with the name "CBD HOTEL" and a logo above it.

15. CBD Hotel

CBD Hotel
4.0 star property
Mchafukoge
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (331 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 ₩109,016
₩129,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
CBD Hotel
A bar with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles.

16. 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 ₩56,329
₩67,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The CRADLE
A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

17. Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam
3.5 star property
Masaki
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (142 reviews)
"Good choice"
United States
Rafic
The price is ₩153,141
₩193,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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.

18. Harbour View Suites

Harbour View Suites
4.0 star property
Mchafukoge
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (254 reviews)
"Nice Rooms Big Hotel. Near ferry to Zanzibar and center of the city. Beautiful sea view and nice staff"
Belgium
roumaissa
The price is ₩117,770
₩140,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Harbour View Suites
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, (642 reviews)
"The location was excellent, lots amenities"
Canada
MOHSENALI
The price is ₩73,734
₩87,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Tanzanite Executive Suites
A multi-story building with a sign reading 'TALGWU HOUSE' and a lower sign for 'URBAN STAY HOTEL'.

20. Urban Stay Hotel

Urban Stay Hotel
3.0 star property
Dar es Salaam
The price is ₩34,136
₩40,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Urban Stay Hotel
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Johari Rotana

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Accommodation
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