The Best Hotels Closest to Port of Dar es Salaam in Dar es Salaam for 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea through a balcony, and a wooden wall.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a large window, a black sofa, a grey armchair, and a coffee table with a plant.

A modern building with a sign reading "PSSSF TWIN TOWERS".

1. Fairview Luxury Apartments

Mchafukoge, 1.4 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Denise

₩316,042

₩376,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building with large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a city view, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a modern ceiling design.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent glass facade and a name sign reading "Johari Rota".

2. Johari Rotana

Kivukoni, 1.4 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Bahar

₩193,015

₩241,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large columns.

A breakfast area with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter with various food items, and a coffee machine.

A modern gym with various exercise machines, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. City Crown Hotel

Kariakoo, 2.2 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Rod

₩88,376

₩105,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A rooftop lounge with white wicker furniture, glass tables, and a view of the city skyline and water.

A modern bar area with a view of the city skyline, wooden flooring, and a large potted plant.

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

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a city skyline.

4. Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Kivukoni, 1.7 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

OMAR

₩237,672

₩282,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A set of stairs leading to a building entrance with glass doors and a metal railing.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a glass wall reflecting the surroundings.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a modern building with large windows.

5. Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Upanga East, 2.6 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Geoffrey

₩97,607

₩117,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A beach with thatched umbrellas and tables, a sandy shore, and the ocean in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small desk, and a seating area with a view of the city.

A modern interior with a staircase, a display of baked goods, and shelves of various food items.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits and pastries, and a coffee station.

6. Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Kivukoni, 1.7 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

khalid

₩136,643

₩169,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern living room with a dining table, sofa, and a large window with a city view.

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

7. AURA SUITES

Upanga East, 2.6 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Sameer

₩141,404

₩168,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spacious lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

A large, historic building with a central tower and two smaller towers, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

A cozy indoor seating area with wicker chairs and a red sofa, a bar in the background, and a large window with blinds.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

8. Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni, 2.3 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Nikodimos

₩150,183

₩178,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area surrounded by lush greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with a tiled floor, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

9. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Kivukoni, 2.1 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Alireza

₩207,541

₩257,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and an elevator.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a view of a building outside.

A hotel lobby with a glass door entrance, a tiled wall with a square pattern, and a small table with two chairs.

10. Sleep Inn Hotel City Centre

Kisutu, 1.9 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Samir

₩83,176

₩98,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and glass railing, surrounded by outdoor seating and a covered area with a view of the city skyline.

A modern lounge area with two sofas, a central coffee table, and a stone accent piece.

A buffet setup with various food containers and serving dishes.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants.

11. Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni, 2.1 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Shekmuon Habib

₩87,943

₩104,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with patterned sofas and armchairs, a bar with a variety of bottles, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A dining table set for a meal with various dishes, white chairs, and a wall decorated with photos.

A spacious gym with wooden flooring, exercise equipment, and large mirrors.

A poolside setting with lounge chairs and a table with fruits and a drink.

12. CBD Hotel

Mchafukoge, 1.5 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Daniel

₩124,767

₩148,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with rose petals, a swan-shaped towel, a flat-screen TV, and a small wooden side table.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

13. Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel

Kisutu, 1.8 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Shac A

₩99,190

₩118,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline, featuring modern buildings and a clear sky.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of greenery outside, and hanging pendant lights.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a dome-shaped top, and illuminated windows.

A beach with footprints, palm trees, and a hotel sign.

14. Chelsea Hotel

Kariakoo, 1.9 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

CARL

₩79,126

₩94,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Two modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades, one with a curved design and the other with a straight, rectangular shape.

A swimming pool with a 'NO DIVING' sign, surrounded by large terracotta pots and palm trees, with a modern building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a telephone, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A multi-level indoor space with a bar area, seating, and decorative plants.

15. Harbour View Suites

Mchafukoge, 1.5 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Denise

₩109,974

₩130,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A wedding reception area with white chairs, a red carpet, and floral decorations.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent "URBAN ROSE Hotel & Apartments" sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a television, and a desk.

An ornate stage with a golden frame and white floral decorations, a red carpet, and a checkered floor.

16. Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment

Kisutu, 1.9 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Jimmy

₩141,932

₩168,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of a city skyline at night.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a reception desk, and a large mirror on the wall.

A staircase with a metal railing and wooden chairs.

17. Hotel Sapphire

Kisutu, 2.1 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Jay

₩125,922

₩149,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a glass table, and a large window with curtains.

A plate with halved boiled eggs sprinkled with herbs and spices.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and balconies.

A dining table set with breakfast items, including eggs, toast, and beverages, in a room with tiled flooring and wooden chairs.

18. Econo Lodge

Dar es Salaam City Center, 2 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Christof

₩56,887

₩67,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A restaurant with high tables and chairs, large windows, and a city view.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the cityscape.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a window with a city view.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee shop sign, and a modern elevator.

19. Tiffany Diamond Hotels

Kisutu, 1.8 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Patrick

₩80,832

₩194,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a reception desk, a fire extinguisher, and a large potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and a small sofa.

A reception area with a sign for Tiffany Diamond Hotels, listing amenities like a reception, conference rooms, and a restaurant.

A restaurant table set with various dishes, condiments, and drinks.

20. Tiffany Diamond Hotels

Kisutu, 1.8 km from Port of Dar es Salaam

Patrick

₩91,238

₩108,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Port of Dar es Salaam

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairview Luxury Apartments	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Johari Rotana	9.2 Wonderful 139 reviews	View
City Crown Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro	9.4 Exceptional 392 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 212 reviews	View

Top Port of Dar es Salaam Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

8/10 Good

"Shower flooded in the first day. Sorted pretty quickly but not a great start"

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I got the nice room in the renovated part and the room is great. The hotel staff is very helpful and they help will all the requests. The breakfast choices are amazing and the food in their Jahazi restaurant is delicious 👍"

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was off the charts awesome. Even fresh coconut water"

Johari Rotana

10/10 Excellent

"It nice hotel"

AURA SUITES

10/10 Excellent

"Very good property good breakfast"

Fairview Luxury Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding downtown DAR accommodation right near the Zanzibar ferry terminal (200m walk). Spacious comfortable apartments - excellent aircon, and facilities."

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel in Dar-es-Salaam. Friendly staff, brilliant breakfast. Very safe and great security. 5minutes to Zanzibar Ferry. Highly recommended..."

Hotel Nikko Tower

8/10 Good

"We had a positive stay overall. Convenient location near the SGR station. Comfortable bed and great shower. Our dinner ordered from the hotel restaurant was good and came quickly, but we had to eat in our room because the AC was not on in the restaurant and it was very warm. Our booking included late check out which was helpful. "

Rainbow Hotel

8/10 Good

"Needs a good clean down "

Other attractions near Port of Dar es Salaam

St Joseph's Cathedral

7.6/10 (15 reviews)

St Joseph's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Dar es Salaam, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Le Grande Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Le Grande Casino during your visit to Dar es Salaam? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Atiman House

You can learn about the history of Dar es Salaam with a visit to Atiman House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Uhuru Monument

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Dar es Salaam when you take a trip to Uhuru Monument. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Azania Front Lutheran Church

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting Azania Front Lutheran Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dar es Salaam. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Kivukoni Fish Market

7.6/10 (11 reviews)

During your visit to Dar es Salaam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kivukoni Fish Market. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Askari Monument

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Dar es Salaam with a stop at Askari Monument. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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National Museum of Tanzania

8.2/10 (18 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Tanzania during your trip to Dar es Salaam. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Port of Dar es Salaam?

Port of Dar es Salaam is located in an area of Dar es Salaam that travelers like for its seaside, bars, and shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Port of Dar es Salaam?

Johari Rotana is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port of Dar es Salaam. Other good options within a short distance include CBD Hotel and Harbour View Suites.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Port of Dar es Salaam?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Port of Dar es Salaam.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Port of Dar es Salaam, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Port of Dar es Salaam.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Port of Dar es Salaam?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Port of Dar es Salaam, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Port of Dar es Salaam?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Makumbusho Village and National Museum of Tanzania. Lounge by the water at Coco Beach and Kijiji Beach. Create some family memories at Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre.

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Our top choices for Port of Dar es Salaam hotels

1. Fairview Luxury Apartments

2. Johari Rotana

3. City Crown Hotel

4. Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

5. Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

6. Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

7. AURA SUITES

8. Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

9. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

10. Sleep Inn Hotel City Centre

11. Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

12. CBD Hotel

13. Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel

14. Chelsea Hotel

15. Harbour View Suites

16. Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment

17. Hotel Sapphire

18. Econo Lodge

19. Tiffany Diamond Hotels

20. Tiffany Diamond Hotels

Compare popular hotels close to Port of Dar es Salaam

Top Port of Dar es Salaam Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Johari Rotana

AURA SUITES

Fairview Luxury Apartments

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Hotel Nikko Tower

Rainbow Hotel

Other attractions near Port of Dar es Salaam

St Joseph's Cathedral

Le Grande Casino

Atiman House

Uhuru Monument

Azania Front Lutheran Church

Kivukoni Fish Market

Askari Monument

National Museum of Tanzania

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