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Best Hotels in Dar es Salaam #8: Hotel Slipway (Hotel Near Ocean Dar es Salaam)
Hotel Slipway, found at The Slipway, a popular Dar es Salaam leisure and entertainment center, is the place to stay for those who want to be at the heart of the everyday life of the city’s well-heeled.
At The Slipway, you will find beautiful boutiques, lots of arts and crafts, your choice of great restaurants and bars, and some of the best sunsets you can witness in Dar es Salaam.
That said, the rooms in the older wing of the hotel are a little dated. For me, this is not what I would expect from this part of town.
Hotel Slipway is located on the Msasani Peninsula, Dar es Salaam’s most affluent locale.
If you’ve got a little more to splurge, and yet still want to take advantage of all that is on offer at The Slipway, I would consider staying at the Coral Beach Hotel next door.
For the young, trendy, and artsy, though, Hotel Slipway is an easy way to enjoy some of the best that Dar es Salaam has to offer.
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Best Hotels in Dar es Salaam #9: Coral Beach Hotel (Hotel Near Ocean Dar es Salaam)
If you love beautiful sunsets, then you are in for a treat at the Coral Beach Hotel (this is a place where Dar es Salaam locals go for those too).
Coral Beach Hotel is located on the same street as Hotel Slipway. So…how does Coral Beach compare to that?
Above all, Coral Beach Hotel is more peaceful and relaxing.
Whereas Hotel Slipway is a hive of activity given its location in a popular entertainment and leisure center, Coral Beach Hotel feels very much like a big private villa with its beautiful lush gardens, indoor rock fountain features, and multi-level spread.
The rooms are neat and beautifully decorated, some with ocean views.
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The Beach Club, a swanky restaurant at the hotel located by the ocean, is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Indian Ocean, while having bites and drinks.
The service throughout the hotel is somewhat lackadaisical.
The food is also a little touch-and-go.
At times it is very good (especially the Indian cuisine), sometimes not so good.
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Best Hotels in Dar es Salaam #10: Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort (Hotel Near Ocean Dar es Salaam)
If you are coming to Dar es Salaam for a budget beachside holiday, then Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort might be just the place for you.
A very popular establishment, even for Dar es Salaam locals, Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort has good access to the beach.
It also has 3 swimming pools and entertainment on weekends and public holidays.
Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort is very well priced and serves noteworthy breakfast (my ex-boyfriend and I used to go there often for regular breakfast dates).
The accommodation facilities are a bit dated and simple, but they are very clean and serve the purpose.
I do not recommend this hotel if you are in Dar es Salaam for business due to its location.
Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort is located on Mbezi Beach. This is quite a while away from downtown Dar es Salaam, especially during rush hour.
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Hotels in Dar es Salaam #11: Sea Cliff Court Hotel & Luxury Apartments
Nestled in the affluent neighborhood of Masaki on the Msasani Peninsula, Sea Cliff Court Hotel & Luxury Apartments always gives me the feeling of being one of Dar es Salaam’s best kept secrets.
Featuring studios, and one- and two-bedroom apartments that all have kitchens, the accommodation at Sea Cliff Court can be rented on a daily or monthly basis, self-catering or not.
Whatever the case, Sea Cliff Court also features two reputable restaurants, so meals are always available on the premises.
Sea Cliff Court also has a beautiful swimming pool and a gym.
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Hotels in Dar es Salaam #12: Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Oysterbay
If you are looking for easy, apartment style accommodation, then the Protea Hotel Oysterbay might be the place for you.
With friendly staff, the Protea Hotel Oysterbay offers studios, lofts, and one- to three-bedroom apartments in an open airy environment. Each of these come with a kitchenette.
The hotel also has a restaurant, so though self-catering is an option, meals are also readily available.
This establishment is in a prime location, in the upscale residential neighborhood of Oysterbay, only a short 10-minute ride from downtown Dar es Salaam.
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Best Area to Stay in Dar es Salaam
The best area to stay when you are visiting Dar es Salaam is purely dependent on what you plan to do when you are in the city.
If you are on a business trip and will primarily have business in the city center, the obvious choice is to stay in Dar es Salaam’s central business district.
If you are on a more leisurely holiday or your business in Dar es Salaam does not take place in the city center, you’d probably want to stay on the Msasani Peninsula, Dar es Salaam’s premier residential district.
Specifically, look out for accommodation in the neighborhoods of Oysterbay and Masaki (which are both located on the Msasani Peninsula).
The Msasani Peninsula is also home to most of Dar es Salaams’s trendiest bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and shops.
If you want to get away from the city of Dar es Salaam and want more of a beach holiday, then aim for a hotel on the Mbezi Beach strip of hotels.
If you REALLY have no business in other parts of Dar es Salaam, the hotels on Dar es Salaam’s southern beaches (think Kigamboni and hotels further south such as Ras Kutani and Protea Hotel Amani Beach) are a good option.
The residential neighborhoods of Mikocheni, Kinondoni, and Upanga are also good areas to stay in Dar es Salaam, especially if what takes you to Dar is located primarily in those neighborhoods.
While there are a lot of inexpensive hotels located in Kariakoo, I do not advise that you stay there unless you specifically have business in Kariakoo.