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Recommended hotels in Dar es Salaam

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance labeled "The Kilimanjaro."

1. 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, (398 reviews)
"Clean, convenient, well located."
United States
OMAR
The price is ₩230,918
₩274,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
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, (217 reviews)
"Great hotel. All the staff was exceptionally helpful, friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing."
South Africa
Geoffrey
The price is ₩89,803
₩107,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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, (143 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Bahar
The price is ₩225,177
₩281,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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, (180 reviews)
"Cleanliness was super. The breakfast was amazing especially the flavors in the rice, Chana and chicken dishes. Shuttle service from and to Airport from Hotel was also very good and free."
Canada
Alexander
The price is ₩153,182
₩182,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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, (290 reviews)
"Clean room, welcoming and attentive/helpfull staff. Location is good and breakfast also good."
Australia
Shac A
The price is ₩99,343
₩118,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

6. Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam
3.5 star property
Masaki
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (143 reviews)
"Good choice"
United States
Rafic
The price is ₩151,588
₩191,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Element by Marriott 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.

7. 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 ₩86,165
₩102,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
City Crown Hotel
A hotel named Four Points by Sheraton with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and flags.

8. 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 ₩160,787
₩199,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
A multi-story building with a sign reading 'TALGWU HOUSE' and a lower sign for 'URBAN STAY HOTEL'.

9. Urban Stay Hotel

Urban Stay Hotel
3.0 star property
Dar es Salaam
The price is ₩33,790
₩40,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Urban Stay Hotel
A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a logo with a stylized flower, and the name 'Magnolia Suites'.

10. 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 ₩90,111
₩107,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Magnolia Suites B&B
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, (384 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with very friendly staff! Ideal location for businessman"
United States
Krushil
The price is ₩209,482
₩259,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
A tall, modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign on the side.

12. Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
4.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"Good hotel"
United States
Shekmuon Habib
The price is ₩86,881
₩103,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
A bar with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles.

13. The CRADLE

The CRADLE
3.5 star property
Kivukoni
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Siisti huone mutta oli todella kuuma, Henkilökunta: Hyvää kunnioittaa ja kohtelias, hyvää palvelua"
Finland
Jean Nepomuscene
The price is ₩55,758
₩66,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The CRADLE
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, (332 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 ₩99,279
₩118,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
CBD Hotel
A modern building with a sign reading "TANZANITE EXECUTIVE SUITES".

15. 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 ₩72,986
₩86,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Tanzanite Executive Suites
A multi-story hotel with a blue roof and a sign for 'Dura Suites'.

16. AURA SUITES

AURA SUITES
4.0 star property
Upanga East
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (65 reviews)
"The suite was very spacious, the staff catered to every needs we had. Quickly delivered pots and pans to the room and provided lots of water bottles. The breakfast was also excellent as well as the restaurant on the rooftop."
Canada
Sameer
The price is ₩150,029
₩178,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
AURA SUITES
Front of property

17. FQ Hotel

FQ Hotel
3.5 star property
Dar es Salaam
6.2 out of 10, (64 reviews)
"For a transit hotel, what is needed are a few more basic amenities: bar soap, toothbrush and toothpaste."
United States
JOHN
The price is ₩60,822
₩72,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
FQ Hotel
A multi-story building with a prominent red and blue facade, featuring balconies and air conditioning units.

18. Kijichi Gateway Hotel

Kijichi Gateway Hotel
4.0 star property
Dar es Salaam
The price is ₩49,561
₩74,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Kijichi Gateway Hotel
Two modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades, one with a curved design and the other with a straight, rectangular shape.

19. 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 ₩105,881
₩125,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Harbour View Suites
A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a chandelier, and a flower arrangement.

20. 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, (295 reviews)
"Good place to stay "
India
SARAD KUMAR
The price is ₩149,803
₩178,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard
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Top Dar es Salaam Hotel Reviews

Hotel Blue Sapphire

Hotel Blue Sapphire

10/10 Excellent
"Cleanliness was super. The breakfast was amazing especially the flavors in the rice, Chana and chicken dishes. Shuttle service from and to Airport from Hotel was also very good and free."
Alexander 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hotel Blue Sapphire

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Dar es Salaam Houseboats information

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Lowest Price
₩40,210
Highest Price
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