Dar es Salaam

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Dar es Salaam

Where to stay in Dar es Salaam

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Masaki

5/5(4 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
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Oyster Bay

3.5/5(3 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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Mbezi Beach

5/5(1 area review)

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
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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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Kisutu

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Uncover some of the top draws of Kisutu like its restaurants and waterfront views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Zanzibar Ferry Terminal or Kariakoo Market.

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Upanga East

1/5(1 area review)

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Upanga East. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Kariakoo Market and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre are a few top sights nearby.

Upanga East
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 HK$781 per night from 27 Sep to 28 Sep
HK$781
per night
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Stay at this 4-star 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! (180 reviews)
"Very good place"

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Johari Rotana
Johari Rotana
5 out of 5
Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam
The price is HK$990 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
HK$990
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)
"We had a great time in Dar, Hotel location is perfect"

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2024

Johari Rotana
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
5 out of 5
Kivukoni Street, P O Box 9574, Dar es Salaam
The price is HK$1,387 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
HK$1,387
per night
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
"Perhaps the nicest hotel i have ever stayed in"

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2024

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.
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 Zanzibar Ferry Terminal ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Decent property"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024

Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
AURA SUITES
AURA SUITES
4 out of 5
Morogoro Road, Upanga East., Plot No.1081/1, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zanzibar Ferry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"The property is amazing! The staff is very friendly and helpful and so accommodating . Would definitely return back."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2024

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Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
4 out of 5
Plot No.266, A, Chole Road/Haile Selassie Road, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Zanzibar Ferry Terminal ...
7.8/10 Good! (17 reviews)
"Safe neighborhood, cleanliness, communications and staff, staff members are awesome. Laundry is in place that's great and if possible dishwasher please."

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2023

Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
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

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 41.1764705882353%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 29.41176470588235%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 5.882352941176471%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

I didn’t go into

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Really not much to do in Dar es Salaam, just use it as a means to getting to Zanzibar and stay as little time as possible

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Dar is typically busy and bustling but there are also oases of tranquility.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

People were friendly and polite

5/5 - Excellent

Yassin

Dar is a safe city with a lot to offer to new and seasoned visitors, for business and leisure. Hospitality is the culture not only for business. Please visit and see for your self the unexplainable phenomena...

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Surprisingly happy town always greeting 'kariboo' . The people are friendly. The city is clean.