The Best Beach Hotels in Dar es Salaam

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Dar es Salaam

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Dar es Salaam, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Dar es Salaam, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Dar es Salaam based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Dar es Salaam, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Dar es Salaam offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Dar es Salaam
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Africana Road, Mbezi Beach, Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort has great rooms from $38 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 14.3 km from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast at this beach hotel. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


White Sands Hotel Dar es Salaam

4-star Resort with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Dar es Salaam
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is White Sands Hotel Dar es Salaam which has nice rooms starting at $109. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jangwani Beach Road. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 14.6 km from the city center. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Mediterraneo Hotel & Conference room

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Dar es Salaam
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Mediterraneo Hotel & Conference room to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $81. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kawe Beach. You'll also find a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, kids meals, and evening entertainment which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 9 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Ramada Resort Dar es Salaam

5-star Resort with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Dar es Salaam
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $130, Ramada Resort Dar es Salaam, at Plot number 170-171 Africana Jangwani Beach provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a child pool. It's located just 13.4 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Seascape Hotel Dar es Salaam

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Seascape Hotel Dar es Salaam has a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $40 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Jagwani Beach Area ,Africana Road. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a free breakfast, which is nice for visitors. Just 14.6 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned


Varlek Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Dar es Salaam
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Varlek Hotel is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $38, and it's located at Mwai Kibaki Road. We also love the breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour desk which are great for travelers. And since it's just 7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Jambiani, Paje, and Pingwe.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Dar es Salaam, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Dar es Salaam, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dar es Salaam, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dar es Salaam, Best Hotels for One Week in Dar es Salaam, Best Hotels for One Night in Dar es Salaam, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Dar es Salaam, or Best Business Hotels in Dar es Salaam.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Dar es Salaam?

Dar es Salaam Average Beach Hotel Price
$73

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $73. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dar es Salaam.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $130
  • 4-star hotels: $75
  • 3-star hotels: $60
  • 2-star hotels: $38


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