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Recommended hotels in Dar es Salaam

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

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, (287 reviews)
"Location helpful staff nice view."
United States
khalid
The price is ฿3,265
฿4,048 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
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.

2. CBD Hotel

CBD Hotel
4.0 star property
Mchafukoge
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (325 reviews)
"Great spot. Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast. The room smelled a bit strange - but not terrible."
United States
Daniel
The price is ฿2,898
฿3,449 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
CBD Hotel
A set of stairs leading to a building entrance with glass doors and a metal railing.

3. 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, (211 reviews)
"Comfortable stay. Very friendly staff. I had to call housekeeping to clean the room floors. The hallways should also be vacuumed."
United States
Donna
The price is ฿2,332
฿2,803 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building with large windows.

4. Johari Rotana

Johari Rotana
5.0 star property
Kivukoni
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (138 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Bahar
The price is ฿4,493
฿5,617 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Johari Rotana
A rooftop lounge with white wicker furniture, glass tables, and a view of the city skyline and water.

5. 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, (391 reviews)
"Clean, convenient, well located."
United States
OMAR
The price is ฿5,652
฿6,726 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a city view.

6. 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 ฿2,509
฿2,986 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large glass wall.

7. Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam
3.5 star property
Masaki
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (138 reviews)
"I can’t say enough good things about the Element hotel. I was upgraded to a nicer room without my asking. It had a kitchenette, a sitting room and the bedroom. The air-conditioning worked great. The staff were lovely. The pool is enjoyable. Would stay here again in a heartbeat."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ฿3,715
฿4,705 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam
A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a logo with a stylized flower, and the name 'Magnolia Suites'.

8. Magnolia Suites B&B

Magnolia Suites B&B
3.0 star property
Dar es Salaam City Center
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"I had a great stay at Magnolia suites, its close to Zanzibar ferry and allows for late check in. The staff were helpful and polite, and we enjoyed the breakfast. They did as much as they could to accommodate us, which is and was appreciated. Rooms were clean and honestly, there was no negative parts to our stay. Would book again - thank you!"
United Kingdom
Amina
The price is ฿1,987
฿2,365 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Magnolia Suites B&B
A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline, featuring modern buildings and a clear sky.

9. 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 ฿2,136
฿2,542 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Chelsea Hotel
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large columns.

10. City Crown Hotel

City Crown Hotel
4.0 star property
Kariakoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 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 ฿2,276
฿2,708 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
City Crown Hotel

11. FQ Village Hotel

FQ Village Hotel
3.0 star property
Dar es Salaam
6.6 out of 10, (24 reviews)
"Pretty good!"
United States
Christopher J
The price is ฿1,118
฿1,330 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
FQ Village Hotel
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.

12. Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
4.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (247 reviews)
"Good hotel"
United States
Shekmuon Habib
The price is ฿2,101
฿2,500 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. ANDREW VIEW HOTEL

ANDREW VIEW HOTEL
3.0 star property
Dar es Salaam
The price is ฿1,311
฿1,560 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
ANDREW VIEW HOTEL
A modern living room with a dining table, sofa, and a large window with a city view.

14. AURA SUITES

AURA SUITES
4.0 star property
Upanga East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 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 ฿3,378
฿4,020 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
AURA SUITES
A buffet table with various fruits and a wicker basket containing fruits.

15. Tanzanite Executive Suites

Tanzanite Executive Suites
3.5 star property
Dar es Salaam City Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (640 reviews)
"The place is clean and maintained well and staff is very friendly. I wish they have an option of providing breakfast which would make this place perfect 5."
Canada
Hasnain
The price is ฿1,770
฿2,106 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Tanzanite Executive Suites
A spacious lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

16. Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
4.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (122 reviews)
"Very good business hotel"
United States
Nikodimos
The price is ฿3,588
฿4,270 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by stone flooring and trees, with a view of the sea.

17. 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 ฿2,846
฿3,386 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant
A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area surrounded by lush greenery.

18. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
5.0 star property
Kivukoni
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (371 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 ฿5,197
฿6,445 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Dar Es Salaam Serena 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
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (248 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff very friendly. "
United States
Denise
The price is ฿2,430
฿2,892 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Harbour View Suites
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

20. Hotel Slipway

Hotel Slipway
4.0 star property
Masaki
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (310 reviews)
"The hotel is in perfect location with lots of shopping and restaurants on site."
United States
Gregory
The price is ฿4,138
฿4,925 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Hotel Slipway
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Top Dar es Salaam Hotel Reviews

AURA SUITES

AURA SUITES

10/10 Excellent
"Very good property good breakfast"
Dilip 5-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
AURA SUITES

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Dar es Salaam Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
1 Motels
Lowest Price
฿2,366
Highest Price
฿6,726

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Dar es Salaam?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in Dar es Salaam, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find a similar property from over 922 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.
What are motels like?
Motels often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. The term "motel" was conceived in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.
What are the best motels in Dar es Salaam?
This is one of the motels available for your trip to Dar es Salaam. Naam Suite Motel - Adults Only: Enjoy the in-room fireplace, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in Dar es Salaam?
Those who've visited Dar es Salaam have good things to say about its waterfront and seaside. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Coco Beach, Mbezi Beach and Bahari Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Wet n Wild Water Park, Dar-es-Salaam Zoo and Water World. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Kariakoo Market and Port of Dar es Salaam.
What's the weather like in Dar es Salaam?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Dar es Salaam to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 25°C. The snowiest months in Dar es Salaam are August, January, February and March, with each month seeing an average of 142 cm of snowfall.
What are my options for getting around Dar es Salaam while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Dar es Salaam to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.), which is located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), which is 41.9 mi (67.4 km) away. If you want to venture outside the area, hop aboard a train at Dar Es Salaam Central Station. You can catch a ferry and cross the water to see more of the region.