Beachfront hotels in Dar es Salaam

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Dar es Salaam. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Mediterraneo Boutique Hotel Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Situated in Dar es Salaam, Mediterraneo Boutique Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a garden. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The property features a children's playground. All units at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. Selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge. The rooms at Mediterraneo Boutique Hotel feature air condition and a desk. A continental or buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local, international and seafood cuisine. Mediterraneo Boutique Hotel offers a terrace. The reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day. Kivukoni Fish Market is 10 km from the hotel, while Kariakoo Market is 11 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $85.

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• 2 Seashore Beach Resort Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Situated in Dar es Salaam, a few steps from White Sands Beach, Seashore Beach Resort Dar es Salaam features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a balcony. At Seashore Beach Resort Dar es Salaam the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at this 3-star hotel, and car hire is available. Kunduchi Water Park is 9.4 km from Seashore Beach Resort Dar es Salaam, while Tanzania National Stadium is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 28 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $60.

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• 3 Coral Beach Hotel Dar Es Salaam Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. This boutique resort features a private beach on the coast of Tanzania. It has a tropical garden with an outdoor pool and sun-lounger terrace. It has a gym, a hot tub, and a sauna. The air-conditioned rooms at Coral Beach Hotel Dar Es Salaam include a sofa bed and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms include Indian Ocean views and a balcony. Each has a modern bathroom stocked with luxury toiletries. A freshly prepared buffet breakfast is served daily. The property offers an à la carte seafront restaurant, bar and room service. Guests can enjoy exotic cocktails in the lounge. Sea Cliff Village, Oyster Bay Beach, and Bongoyo Island are within 2 km from Coral Beach Hotel Dar Es Salaam. The Mlimani Convention Center Island is just 12 km away. The area is also well known for the views of the Msasani Peninsula bay and sunsets. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $115.

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• 4 Kijiji Beach Resort Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Kijiji Beach Resort features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a bar and shared lounge in Dar es Salaam. 11 km from Tanzania National Stadium and 38 km from Kunduchi Water Park, the property offers a range of water sports facilities, as well as a garden. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the resort, every room is fitted with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. Each room comes with a private bathroom, a shower and slippers, and certain rooms at Kijiji Beach Resort have a safety deposit box. At the accommodation, all rooms include a seating area. Guests at Kijiji Beach Resort can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The resort offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Kijiji Beach Resort. National Museum and House of Culture is 8.6 km from the accommodation, while Uhuru Stadium is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 18 km from Kijiji Beach Resort. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $41.

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• 5 Landmark Mbezi Beach Resort Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Featuring a large swimming pool surrounded by sun decks, Landmark Mbezi Beach Resort is located on Mbezi Beach in Dar es Salaam. Offering Free Wi-Fi access, guest can enjoy BBQs in the warm evenings or relax at the bar. Guest rooms at The Landmark Mbezi are modern and simple, with cooling tile floors and air conditioning. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower. There is a children's playground on the stretch of beach leading to the swimming pool. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 25 km from the Resort, while Dar es Salaam city centre and The National Museum and House of Culture can be reached within 17 km. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $61.

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• 6 Villa Dahl Beach Resort Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Located in Dar es Salaam, 13 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Villa Dahl Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a water park. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms in the resort are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower. At Villa Dahl Beach Resort each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Kunduchi Water Park is 39 km from Villa Dahl Beach Resort, while National Museum and House of Culture is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 20 km from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 6.6, rooms from around $100.

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• 7 South Beach Resort Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Hotel South Beach Resort is located in the Kigamboni area, known as South Beach. It features a large outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sandy beach. South Beach Resort has air-conditioned rooms with a balcony overlooking the sea, the garden or the pool. Each room has a seating area, and a TV. Chawaba Camping Village is surrounded by luscious greenery and offers huts with a mattress and mosquito nets. Rifu’s Bar and Grill serves international, Indian, Chinese and local Tanzanian dishes, as well as relaxing drinks. Whisky Shack is located close to the beach and huts, and offers refreshing beverages. Guests can choose from a variety of activities, including dancing, volleyball, and swimming. Younger guests can use the children’s playground. Kigamboni ferry is 8 km, while Dar es Salaam Zoo and Dar es Salaam city centre are about 8 km away. Hotel South Beach has an in house DJ who plays local and international music hits on the weekends and on public holidays from the afternoon until late along with entertainment such as acrobats, dancers and children's entertainment. Show full description Guest review score 6.4, rooms from around $56.

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• 8 Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Situated along the sandy Mbezi Beach, Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort in Dar Es Salaam features 3 swimming pools, a spa, a gym, 2 bars and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. The modern, air-conditioned rooms offer garden and pool views. They include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a refrigerator. The private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The restaurant serves a la carte meals, and in the weekend there is a buffet and BBQ food on the beach. The resort also offers a children’s play area, sun lounges, boating facilities, and live music and DJs. Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort is located just 1 km from the ferry stop to Mbudya Island. The Dar Es Salaam city centre is 20 km away and Julius Nyerere International Airport is 30 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $75.

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• 9 Hotel Slipway Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Hotel. Situated in Dar es Salaam, Hotel Slipway features a private beach area and access to an outdoor swimming pool. Overlooking the sea, the hotel also has barbecue facilities and free WiFi throughout the property. Each room at Hotel Slipway is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. The rooms also offers a sitting area, minibar and a balcony with views of either the city or the sea. Hotel Slipway guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant, a drink at the bar or relax at the spa. A variety of water sports are on offer, including diving, snorkeling, canoeing and fishing. Julius Nyerere International Airport is within 20 km. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $111.

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• 10 Ramada Resort By Wyndham Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Resort. Ramada Resort By Wyndham Dar es Salaam offers accommodation in Dar es Salaam. The resort has an outdoor pool and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Each room includes a flat screen TV with cable and satellite channels. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Views of the sea, pool or garden are featured in certain rooms. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, with bath robes, slippers and free toiletries provided. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. This resort has a private beach area and car hire is available.Water world is 1.6 km from Ramada Resort By Wyndham Dar es Salaam, while Kunduchi Wet "N" Wild Water park is 7.7 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere Airport, 21 km from Ramada Resort By Wyndham Dar es Salaam. Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $140.

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• 11 Luxury Beach Villa Inn Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Located in Dar es Salaam, 1.7 km from White Sands Beach and 2.5 km from Mbezi Beach, Luxury Beach Villa Inn provides accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries, bidet, shower and bath. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. The bed and breakfast offers an indoor pool. A private beach area is available on site. Kunduchi Water Park is 7.5 km from Luxury Beach Villa Inn, while Tanzania National Stadium is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 26 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $22.

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• 12 Mikadi Beach Camp & Backpackers Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Hostel. Situated in Dar es Salaam, 11 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Mikadi Beach Camp & Backpackers features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. The accommodation offers a private beach area, as well as a shared lounge and a garden. The accommodation provides nightclub and free WiFi. At the hostel rooms come with bed linen and towels. Mikadi Beach Camp & Backpackers offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Kunduchi Water Park is 27 km from Mikadi Beach Camp & Backpackers, while National Museum and House of Culture is 4.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 18 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $23.

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• 13 Seaview Point Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Featuring sea views, Seaview Point in Dar es Salaam features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. The accommodation is air conditioned and has a spa bath. The bed and breakfast provides guests with a terrace, city views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A patio with garden views is offered in each unit. A bicycle rental service is available at Seaview Point. Cocoa Beach is 500 metres from the accommodation, while Msasani Beach is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 16 km from Seaview Point. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $72.

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• 14 L&J Modern Backpackers Kigamboni Beach House Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Situated 21 km from Tanzania National Stadium, L&J Modern Backpackers Kigamboni Beach House features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience. The bed and breakfast features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Kunduchi Water Park is 47 km from L&J Modern Backpackers Kigamboni Beach House, while National Museum and House of Culture is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 29 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $5.

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• 15 Pearl at Oyster Bay Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Pearl at Oyster Bay features a fitness centre, as well as accommodation with a kitchen in Dar es Salaam, 7 km from Kivukoni Fish Market. Complimentary WiFi is featured. Offering a balcony, specific units are air conditioned and have a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. An oven and microwave are also available, as well as a kettle. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests can dine in the on-site restaurant, which serves a variety of European dishes and also offers gluten-free and halal options. Pearl at Oyster Bay offers a terrace with ocean view and is 5 minutes away by foot to the Coco Bay. Local restaurants and a supermarket are just around the corner. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at this property. Kariakoo Market is 9 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $33.

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• 16 Sweet town home Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Set in Dar es Salaam, 10 km from Tanzania National Stadium and 18 km from Kunduchi Water Park, Sweet town home offers accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and slippers. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Village Museum is 4.8 km from Sweet town home, while National Museum and House of Culture is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $10.

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• 17 Beachfront Cottage Kigamboni Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Homestay. Set in Dar es Salaam, 12 km from Tanzania National Stadium and 38 km from Kunduchi Water Park, Beachfront Cottage Kigamboni offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and sea views. Units feature a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, microwave, coffee machine and kettle. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. National Museum and House of Culture is 9.2 km from the homestay, while Uhuru Stadium is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 19 km from Beachfront Cottage Kigamboni, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $50.

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• 18 Palm Village Apartment Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Apartment. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace, Palm Village Apartment is situated in the Msasani district of Dar es Salaam, only 400 metres from Msasani Beach. It features a bar, a casino, city views and free WiFi throughout the property. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. A children's playground is also available for guests at the apartment. Mbezi Beach is 2.6 km from Palm Village Apartment, while Kunduchi Water Park is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $110.

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• 19 PALMVILLAGE MIKOCHENI Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Apartment. Located 300 metres from Msasani Beach, PALMVILLAGE MIKOCHENI offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, bath and slippers, while the kitchen features a fridge, an oven and a microwave. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. At the apartment you will find a restaurant serving African and American cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. A terrace and a children's playground are featured at PALMVILLAGE MIKOCHENI. Mbezi Beach is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Kunduchi Water Park is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 18 km from PALMVILLAGE MIKOCHENI. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around $90.

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• 20 ROJO’s FULLY-FURNISHED 3-BEDROOM CONDO Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Apartment. Located just 700 metres from Cocoa Beach, ROJO’s FULLY-FURNISHED 3-BEDROOM CONDO provides accommodation in Dar es Salaam with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, as well as an ATM. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. This apartment is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 4 bathrooms equipped with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. After a day of golfing, windsurfing or diving, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Tanzania National Stadium is 10 km from the apartment, while Kunduchi Water Park is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 14 km from ROJO’s FULLY-FURNISHED 3-BEDROOM CONDO, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around $55.

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• 21 3-ROOMS WITH POOL VIEW at OYSTERBAY Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Apartment. Situated just 800 metres from Cocoa Beach, 3-ROOMS WITH POOL VIEW at OYSTERBAY features accommodation in Dar es Salaam with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, as well as an ATM. This apartment has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. Featuring a terrace and pool views, the apartment includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 4 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The apartment offers a children's playground. A water park is available on site and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of 3-ROOMS WITH POOL VIEW at OYSTERBAY. Tanzania National Stadium is 10 km from the accommodation, while Kunduchi Water Park is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 14 km from 3-ROOMS WITH POOL VIEW at OYSTERBAY, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $95.

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• 22 PALM VILLAGE Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Apartment. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a bar, PALM VILLAGE offers accommodation in Dar es Salaam with free WiFi and sea views. This apartment provides free private parking and an ATM. With direct access to a balcony with garden views, the air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms. Offering a terrace with city views, this apartment also has a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a shower and slippers. A children's playground is available on site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Msasani Beach is 500 metres from PALM VILLAGE, while Cocoa Beach is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 16 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $90.

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• 23 Home Away From Home Cheerful 6 Bed Room House Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  

  Homestay. Situated in Dar es Salaam, 5.7 km from Kunduchi Water Park and 27 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Home Away From Home Cheerful 6 Bed Room House features accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. There is a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. Water World is 8 km from the homestay, while Village Museum is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 31 km from Home Away From Home Cheerful 6 Bed Room House. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 6.7, rooms from around $25.

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