10 Bed and Breakfast Inns in Dar es Salaam: Best hotel deals for 2023

May 2, 2023 Darwin Bolte

Nestled along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a multicultural city, home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian communities, British and German expatriates, Catholics, Lutherans and Muslims. This diversity in people is reflected in the culture: the city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. Its vibrant music scene has witnessed a rise in Bongo Flava, a form of hip hop.
Restaurants in Dar es Salaam

1. Kijiji Beach Resort

Plot 49 Maweni, Dar es Salaam 0255 Tanzania
Excellent
37%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
9%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 119 reviews

Kijiji Beach Resort

Situated on Dar es Salaam's South Beach, 5km from the Kigamboni Ferry, Kijiji Beach Resort is a convenient escape from the city. The resort offers an easily accessible beach paradise for family vacations, romantic getaways, and business travel. For visitors to Tanzania's main tourist attractions including Kilimanjaro, The Serengeti, and Zanzibar, Kijiji Beach Resort makes an ideal Dar es Salaam hotel to kick-off or wind-down your travels. Set amongst lush, tropical gardens, the resort leads onto the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean. The resort is highlighted by our custom-built swimming pool. The unique pool design, with gentle curves, a waterfall, and both built-in and surrounding plants, invites fun and relaxation both in the water and poolside. Kijiji Beach Resort is equipped with an open-air, thatched-roof restaurant and fully-stocked bar which overlook our gardens and private beach. The resort of 16 rooms is comprised of cottages, bandas, and cabin rooms Kijiji Beach Resort'small size, unique amongst Dar es Salaam hotels and beach resorts, offers guests both a fun and intimate experience. Owned and operated by Swiss-Tanzanian couple Jacob and Franciana, the resort aims to provide all guests a welcoming Tanzanian beach getaway, be it for a night or a month.

Nice resort, but noise was a problem

Reviewed By Jyveturkie

We came here with our 2 young kids for a quick weekend trip from Dar. When we arrived in the evening, there was a wedding party going on. We wanted to eat at the restaurant, but the music was far too loud so we ate dinner a few minutes drive away. The music went on till after 10pm. The bigger issue was the adjoining room. We booked a family room, and could clearly hear everything from the room next door. As a result, we could not sleep well. Otherwise the resort is nice. The pool and beach were convenient, and there is a playground area for the kids. Our breakfast was pleasant and the restaurant staff were friendly.

2. Chelsea Hotel

Uhuru Street Plot No.14 - Near Lumumba Street, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Excellent
38%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 76 reviews

Chelsea Hotel

Chelsea Hotel is situated very much in the heart of Dar es Salaam city. It is 0.9 km from City Mall and 3.8 km from Quality Center Mall. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV with 250+ cable channels. Some units feature a seating area where you can relax. Rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The Zanzibar Ferry is a 20 minute walk (1.2km) from the hotel while the Julius Nyerere International Airport is 12.8 km away.

First time visiting

Reviewed By dylanbond615

We visited CBD Hotel and had an amazing experience. The service was excellent, the staff was super friendly and helpful. Rooms are super clean with good space. The food was delicious especially the ice cream. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting!!

3. ShaMool Hotel

Lion Hotel Road Opposite Sinza Catholic Church, Dar es Salaam 00100 Tanzania
Excellent
35%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 17 reviews

ShaMool Hotel

A hotel suitable for business travellers. 30 roomed hotel all rooms ensuit. comfortable, cozy and affordable rooms. Values are Shamool Bed, Shamool Breakfast, Shamool Shower, Shamool Service, Shamool Security.24 hour room service available. Bar and restaurant available.Free fast speed internet. Clean hotel with mordern facilities.15km from the city centre, 5 km from Ubungo bus terminus.

Never Again...

Reviewed By TANZANIAEXCLUSIVE1

Not what it seems on the internet, I booked this hotel online for 3 nights but when i arrived it was completely different from what I saw online that led me to cancel the other 2 nights, the room was very small and the bed as well, old Tv, mosquito net wasn’t working, I couldn’t sleep because of mosquitoes. I couldn’t even eat my breakfast because I just wanted to get out of there. Try somewhere else with that budget and you will not regret it.

4. Lantana Hotel

Sinza Kwaremi P. O . Box 78669, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Excellent
30%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Lantana Hotel

Lantana Hotel is a quiet location property situated in the famous Dar es Salaam suburb area of Sinza Kwaremi. It is less than 2 km from Ubungo bus terminus where one can board buses to all over Tanzania and to neighboring countries. It is 12 km from Julius Nyerere Airport, 7 km to the city center, 1 km from Mlimani city shopping mall, Mwenge carvings and Makumbusho village museums respectively.

Friendly and comfortable

Reviewed By LMG6316

We stayed here over night before catching an early bus from Ubongo bus station. We were collected at no extra charge from the airport and were upgraded to two deluxe room as we’d requested twin beds and this wasn’t available. Transport and a packed breakfast was provided the next morning. Convenient location, friendly staff, roof top restaurant- all we wanted for an overnight stay!

5. Triniti Guest House

Msasani Rd 26 Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam 123456 Tanzania
Excellent
31%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
13%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 61 reviews

Triniti Guest House

Triniti is a little piece of tranquility, centrally located only 10 minutes from Dar es Salaam city centre. They started with only one room and now the compound has grown up to 13 unique rooms.

A fine place

Reviewed By paullG5993RZ

I was a little hesitant to book here but I’m glad I did. It’s a nice spot well located in Oysterbay. I booked the chalet and I liked it very much. Clean, spacious, AC. Fridge. Staff friendly and helpful Lovely restaurant and bar. Food I thought was reasonably priced. I gave 5 stars, but, to the management, it’d be fantastic if the WiFi was a little better in the chalet, and a small pool on the property would make the place out of this world! Thanks

6. Chelsea Hotel

Uhuru Street Plot No.14 - Near Lumumba Street, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Excellent
38%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 76 reviews

Chelsea Hotel

Chelsea Hotel is situated very much in the heart of Dar es Salaam city. It is 0.9 km from City Mall and 3.8 km from Quality Center Mall. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV with 250+ cable channels. Some units feature a seating area where you can relax. Rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The Zanzibar Ferry is a 20 minute walk (1.2km) from the hotel while the Julius Nyerere International Airport is 12.8 km away.

First time visiting

Reviewed By dylanbond615

We visited CBD Hotel and had an amazing experience. The service was excellent, the staff was super friendly and helpful. Rooms are super clean with good space. The food was delicious especially the ice cream. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting!!

7. Landmark Hotel Limited

Mandela Road Ubungo, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Excellent
17%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
17%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 23 reviews

Landmark Hotel Limited

Hotel which is at a large, quiet, airy and clean environmental zone; with three (3) Buildings complex to accommodate all the services required, and are at immediate need, hence it’s a landmark to Mwalimu Nyerere International Airport which is approximately 8km distance via Nelson Mandela Road, few minutes walk to Ubungo Bus Terminal and The University of Dar es salaam (UDSM).The hotel has 120 rooms

Could be better

Reviewed By Alexjtz

I was visiting my son in university so decided to stay near ubungo and booked here .Good service but food took too long while wifi was ineffective in my room also could generally increase activities there maybe a massage service would be nice

8. Serene Hotel

Africana Road Mbezi Beach, Plot# Kun/Kil/25, Dar es Salaam 255 Tanzania
Excellent
36%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
29%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 14 reviews

Serene Hotel

If you're looking for the perfect accommodation in Dar es Salaam, look no further. Serene Beach Resort is a Bed & Breakfast establishment situated right on the beach of Africana Road, neighboring 7 of the best hotels along the Mbezi Beach area of Dar es Salaam. Serene Beach Resort offers a perfect setting for the ultimate and unforgettable beach holiday, offering the perfect combination of a simple comfortable home away from home. This is the ideal get-away for honeymooners, families and friends and groups looking to relax and soak up the African sun. Accommodation comprises of Executive Sea View Rooms, Deluxe Suite, Double Rooms and Standard Rooms. Sea Breeze Restaurant & Bar offers the mouth watering delicacies of English and continental menu selection and BBQs. Hotel caters for events, gala dinners, conferences, poolside weddings and corporate team building activities. Boat rides to Mbudya Island are booked from Serene Beach Resort.

Worse than 'Faulty Towers' - do not waste your money

Reviewed By 875SM

Absolutely NOTHING to like about this place - I can NOT call it a HOTEL!!! I have explained more on the photos. It can NOT be classed as a hotel - its more a hostel and the front of house manager was SO rude and I have text showing it. I booked for 10 days and refused to stay more than one night. We arrived late (10.30 pmish) took 30 mins to get credit card machine to work, after explaining we had been travelling since 5am in the morning we weren't even offered a drink. As it was dark getting to the room we didn't really see much of the surroundings but as I walked up the stairs to the first floor I knew instantly that the room was going to be sub standard. It is an unfinished building site! I ordered a studio as I am a frequent visitor to Dar and wanted a kitchen area to be able to prepare food - WELL!! That was the biggest joke. All there was was a sink and a lot of empty cupboards, half the doors didn't fit properly, missing glass, missing electric box cover. No plates, cutlery and more importantly NO FRIDGE!!! Just a microwave with a kettle on top and a couple of sachets of coffee (NO tea or UHT milk) The aircon was not working, the wifi was not working, the hot water was not working, the fan above the bed was covered by a net so you couldn't feel it. The big wooden bed completely covers your view of the tiny tele so you can't watch that. The place smelt of damp and it was bare and cold. We ended up having a cold shower. They tried to offer us a room next door and the only difference was it had a fridge and smelt just as bad - I refused it. Due to the long arsed day travelling we had had we just needed to sleep, obviously with the aircon not pumping out any cold air and a fan you couldn't feel that was near on impossible. In the morning we went for breakfast and it was the biggest joke I have ever seen!! We asked for sunny side eggs and they came completely over cooked - TWICE!!! Even after explaining how to cook them and showed a photo on google!! The toaster was placed on a CHAIR!!, everything was dirty. We literally only felt safe eating beans and toast. The general manager did listen and see all my photos and was a nice guy, asked me to stay another night to rectify but nothing but demolishing can rectify this place. It should be struck off any booking site. When I looked at refund they scammed me out of nearly £100!!!!!!!!! This was worse than FAULTY TOWERS (British sitcom on worst hotel ever!)
See the photos - they say it all!

9. Itetemia Royal Inn

Plot no. 229, Mkarimu Street, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Itetemia Royal Inn

Itetemia Royal Inn is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Dar es Salaam, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Darkhana Jamat Khana (1.4 mi) and Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat (1.4 mi), guests of Itetemia Royal Inn can easily experience some of Dar es Salaam's most well known attractions. The rooms offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Itetemia Royal Inn features a 24 hour front desk. In addition, as a valued Itetemia Royal Inn guest, you can enjoy a lounge that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While you’re here, be sure to check out Rodizio, one of the steakhouses that can be found in Dar es Salaam, which is a short distance from Itetemia Royal Inn. If you are interested in exploring Dar es Salaam, check out some of the nearby attractions, such as Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha temple (0.0 mi), Manyema Mosque (0.9 mi), and Makonde Mosque (0.8 mi), all of which are within walking distance of Itetemia Royal Inn. Enjoy your stay in Dar es Salaam!

Very basic but clean

Reviewed By Maria123761

Stayed here for one night. Very empty hotel, very cheap so don't reserve via booking.com IT is chaperon to show up. Very basic, but very clean and airco is running fine. Also ventilator and possibility to put your car inside. Very friendly staff

10. Mgulani Lodge Hotel

Kilwa Road, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Excellent
10%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

Mgulani Lodge Hotel

See why so many travelers make Mgulani Lodge Hotel their small hotel of choice when visiting Dar es Salaam. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. As your “home away from home,” the small hotel rooms offer air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a mosquito net, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service while staying at Mgulani Lodge Hotel. In addition, Mgulani Lodge Hotel offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Dar es Salaam trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Slipway Shopping Center (1.9 mi) and Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery (2.1 mi), guests of Mgulani Lodge Hotel can easily experience some of Dar es Salaam's most well known attractions. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out The Beach Club, Samaki samaki, and Cape Town Fish Market, which are some seafood restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you are interested in exploring Dar es Salaam, check out a history museum, such as Village Museum. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Mgulani Lodge Hotel as you experience all of the things Dar es Salaam has to offer.

Tanzania couldn't greet you nicer

Reviewed By christophvittoria

We choose this hostel for our first nights in Tanzania. Exhausted from the flight, we arrived there with a taxi and were thrilled. While outside the agitated everyday tanzanian lives takes place, inside we had the feeling to arrive in a completely different world: Very friendly and open people who are willing to help you in any way, made this stay unforgettable. Not only the simple, but very good food, but the whole christian atmosphere and the possibility to also join a church servie on sunday rendered our stay there an extraordinary experience during our stay in Tanzania. Absolutely recommended!

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