Dar es Salaam

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Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Where to stay in Dar es Salaam

A nice cafe and bar overlooking the Indian Ocean

Masaki

4/5(30 area reviews)

Unique features of Masaki include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by The Slipway or Sea Cliff Casino while you're exploring the area.

Masaki
Outside IST Clinic in Dar es salaam, Masaki

Oyster Bay

4/5(17 area reviews)

Oyster Bay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coco Beach and Little Theatre.

Oyster Bay
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Kigamboni

If you're spending some time in Kigamboni, Kijiji Beach and Kipepeo Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kigamboni
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Mbezi Beach

4/5(10 area reviews)

Unique features of Mbezi Beach include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Mbezi Beach or Jangwani Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mbezi Beach
One of the larger game preserves in Tanzania, and well worth a visit. Close enough to see Kilimanjaro in the distance.

Kariakoo

4/5(8 area reviews)

Travelers enjoy Kariakoo for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Kariakoo Market while you're in the area.

Kariakoo
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Mikocheni

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Mikocheni. A stop by Nafasi Art Space is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Mikocheni
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

4 out of 5
Azikiwe Street Dar es Salaam
The price is SAR 321 per night from Dec 27 to Dec 28
SAR 321
SAR 410 total
27 Dec - 28 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (252 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay at the four points Dar es Salaam, location was great for getting around the city, getting the ferry etc, the harbour room views were stunning, could not fault the staff from porters to check in, restaurant staff etc, nothing was too much to ask. I will stay here again if I come ...

Reviewed on 1 October 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Magore St Dar es Salaam
The price is SAR 236 per night from Dec 27 to Dec 28
SAR 236
SAR 303 total
27 Dec - 28 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 beach bars, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nyumba ya Sanaa and Askari Monument ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff. Breakfast was not provided though

Reviewed on 22 November 2025

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

5 out of 5
Kivukoni Street Dar es Salaam
The price is SAR 756 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
SAR 756
SAR 911 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
Best staff, especially kiwembe and puis, but everyone was 10/10.

Reviewed on 18 October 2025

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
AURA SUITES

AURA SUITES

4 out of 5
Morogoro Road, Upanga East. Dar es Salaam Dar es Salam
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vijana Mall ...
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
It was excellent stay. Nice property

Reviewed on 3 September 2025

AURA SUITES
Sea Cliff Court

Sea Cliff Court

4 out of 5
Off Haile Selassie Road Dar es Salaam
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Slipway ...
8/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
Courtesy of the staff in all areas. Remembered us from last visit.

Reviewed on 30 October 2025

Sea Cliff Court
Tanzanite Serviced Apartment

Tanzanite Serviced Apartment

2.5 out of 5
39 Chole Road, Masaki Dar es Salaam
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Slipway and Coco ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
We were upgraded to an apartment with a washing machine.

Reviewed on 22 October 2025

Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Dar es Salaam

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
29
5 - Excellent 22%
4 - Good
66
4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
26
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
7
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

No Attractions + The famous Coco Beach & Oyster Bay is not V.G.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Colorful and dynamic but not much to do for tourists, academics, or business people.

5/5 - Excellent

Sola

You will not be able to do everything

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I live there

3/5 - Okay

J

Try to go in a group, organize day trips, go for the outdoors and explore.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It is a busy city!