Luxury hotels in Dar es Salaam

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Dar es Salaam. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam The Kilimanjaro is located close to the harbour and 700 metres away from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel has a spa, outdoor pool and a casino. Each spacious room at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam combines a modern mixture of African and European decor. They feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. The hotel's restaurants serve international cuisine, including Asian, Indian, Italian and Swahili. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop bar, overlooking Dar es Salaams' harbour and city skyline. On Fridays and Saturdays, evening entertainment is offered at Level 8, the hotel's rooftop bar. There is a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour room service. Concierge services as well as laundry and dry-cleaning services are available. Kivukoni Fish Market is 1.1 km from Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, while Kariakoo Market is 2 km from the property. Julius Nyerere Airport is 13 km away. Airport transfers can be arranged. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $180.

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• 2 Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Located 5 km away from Dar es Salaam city centre, Sea Cliff Hotel offers a pool, 2 restaurants and a casino. It features a 24-hour front desk and complimentary Wi-Fi. Combining contemporary furnishings with Swahili-inspired design, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. The spacious Executive Suite features a separate living area, sea views and a freestanding bath. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning. The Alcove Restaurant serves Indian and Chinese cuisine while Karambezi Café offers International dishes and local sea food. Refreshments and drinks can be enjoyed at the Coral Cliff Bar. At Sea Cliff Hotel you will find a fitness centre, a hair and beauty salon, a gift shop and a tour desk. There is also a business centre and meeting facilities. The hotel offers a 24-hour room service as well as a same day laundry service. Sea Cliff Hotel is located next to the Sea Village Shopping centre and 24 km away from Julius Nyerere Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $210.

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• 3 Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Situated adjacent to a golf course and gymkhana club, Serena Hotel provides views over the Indian Ocean. Guests can relax beside the outdoor pool in the extensive tropical gardens, or in the fitness centre and sauna. All of the spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature modern décor, a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom. The hotel features 2 restaurants which prepare a variety of international cuisine, or guests can dine beside the pool at the Island Trader Bar and Restaurant. There is also a patisserie, café, and the Kibo Bar which plays lively music. The 24-hour front desk and travel desk can help organise excursions into the centre of Dar es Salaam, only 3 km away. A baby-sitting service is available at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel. Free private parking is available on site and an airport shuttle can be arranged. Julius Nyerere Airport is only 13 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $209.

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• 4 Blackwood Boutique Hotel and Apartments Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Aparthotel. With Tanzania National Stadium reachable in 14 km, Blackwood Boutique Hotel and Apartments offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the aparthotel free of charge. Blackwood Boutique Hotel and Apartments offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a fridge, an oven, and a microwave. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a à la carte or a continental breakfast. Blackwood Boutique Hotel and Apartments offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna. Kunduchi Water Park is 15 km from the aparthotel, while Village Museum is 6.7 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 14 km from Blackwood Boutique Hotel and Apartments, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $110.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!