We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated February 2024.
Indoor and outdoor pools.Elegant. Set in Dar es Salaam, 6.7 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Crowne Plaza - Dar Es Salaam, an IHG Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have city views. At Crowne Plaza - Dar Es Salaam, an IHG Hotel all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. A business centre and a car rental service are also offered by the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Crowne Plaza - Dar Es Salaam, an IHG Hotel include Village Museum, National Museum and House of Culture and Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
This hotel has super comfortable beds and great affordability.
Luxury Hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Unique. Boasting a restaurant, bar and views of pool, Johari Rotana is situated in Dar es Salaam, 200 metres from Zanzibar ferry. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a kids' club. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a river view. Guest rooms have a wardrobe. Guests at Johari Rotana can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and sun terrace. Guests can rent a car to explore the area, use the business centre, or read the newspapers available on site. Kariakoo Market is 2.1 km from Johari Rotana, while Tanzania National Stadium is 7 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool.Opened August 2022. Facing the beachfront, Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Dar es Salaam and features a garden, shared lounge and restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. A spaand wellness centre comprising a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests. At the hotel every room has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel offers certain units with sea views, and every room includes a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel offers a children's playground. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dar es Salaam, like cycling. With staff speaking English, Hindi and Swahili, around-the-clock information is available at the reception. Tanzania National Stadium is 33 km from Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel, while Uhuru Stadium is 33 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Small hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Opened October 2022. Located in Dar es Salaam, 21 km from Kunduchi Water Park, Hotel Amaranth provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a patio with a garden view. Each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Hotel Amaranth have a balcony. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Tanzania National Stadium is 24 km from the accommodation, while Water World is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 20 km from Hotel Amaranth.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool. 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
Indoor and outdoor pools. The Seascape Hotel is situated along the Indian Ocean coastline, 30 minutes north of Dar es Salaam. It features a swimming pool, fitness centre and a restaurant. The contemporary, air-conditioned rooms and apartments include a flat-screen TV, en suite, and balcony. Guests can enjoy panoramic views from 360’ Restaurant on Hotel Seascape’s top floor. Ocean Bistro serves a buffet breakfast and guests can also dine at Caspian Grill. Free WiFi and free onsite parking are also available. Jangwani Beach is a 20 minute walk from the hotel and Julius Nyerere International Airport is located 30 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Delightful property. 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.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most beautiful, stylish and unique boutique hotels in Dar es Salaam! WOW!
Outdoor pool.Charming.Opened November 2021. Giraffe Beach Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Dar es Salaam. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. White Sands Beach is 400 metres from Giraffe Beach Hotel, while Kunduchi Water Park is 8.5 km from the property. Guests can enjoy African and local dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Giraffe Beach Hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 27 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I think this is the most charming and well designed pool hotel in Dar es Salaam.
Outdoor pool.Opened November 2022. Set in Dar es Salaam, less than 1 km from Coco Beach, Hotel Totara offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Hotel Totara provides some units that feature a balcony, and the rooms come with a kettle. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at Hotel Totara will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dar es Salaam, like cycling. Msasani Beach is less than 1 km from the hotel, while Yacht Club Beach is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 16 km from Hotel Totara.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Charming.Opened November 2021. Set in Dar es Salaam, less than 1 km from Msasani Beach, Element by Westin Dar es Salaam offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Less than 1 km from Yacht Club Beach and 2.2 km from Coco Beach, the property features a terrace and a bar. Tanzania National Stadium is 14 km from Element by Westin Dar es Salaam, while Kunduchi Water Park is 18 km away. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel all rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Element by Westin Dar es Salaam every room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. There is an on-site snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
Indoor and outdoor pools. Centrally located in Dar Es Salaam, Harbourview Suites offers views of the Indian Ocean and Zanzibar. The building features an outdoor pool, a shopping mall and a casino. All spacious rooms are warmly decorated and have wide windows. Each features free WiFi facilities, a spacious sitting area and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast or chose from a large variety of seafood specialties for dinner at Flavours Restaurant and Bar. More restaurants and supermarkets can be found within the building. Harbourview includes a gymand a large lobby area. Guests can also make use of the free on-site parking area. Julius Nyerere International Airport is only a 20-minute drive away. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon advance request at an additional fee. The ferry terminal to Zanzibar and the train station are a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
Outdoor pool. Offering an outdoor pool and a spaand wellness centre, CBD Hotel is located in Dar es Salaam. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy city view from the room. Extras include an iPod dock, satellite channels and cable channels. At CBD Hotel you will find a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and laundry facilities. The property offers free parking. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 11 km away.Show full description
Rooftop pool.Newly opened, August 2023. Situated in Dar es Salaam, less than 1 km from Msasani Beach, Urban by CityBlue, Dar es Salaam features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Urban by CityBlue, Dar es Salaam provides some units with city views, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. Urban by CityBlue, Dar es Salaam offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Yacht Club Beach is 1.5 km from the hotel, while Coco Beach is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 17 km from Urban by CityBlue, Dar es Salaam.Show full description
Small hotel with rooftop pool.Hip.Opened July 2021. Situated in Dar es Salaam, 2.7 km from Msasani Beach, Pauraque Soho Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Tanzania National Stadium is 13 km from the hotel, while Kunduchi Water Park is 16 km from the property. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV. Rooms come with a kettle, while certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge and a minibar. At Pauraque Soho Hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The reception at Pauraque Soho Hotel can provide tips on the area. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 17 km from Pauraque Soho Hotel. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
This is likely one of the most ELEGANT small hotels in Dar es Salaam.
Resort with outdoor pool. 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. Views of the sea, pool or garden are featured in certain rooms. 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. 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. 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. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere Airport, 21 km from Ramada Resort By Wyndham Dar es Salaam.Show full description
Outdoor pool. 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
Outdoor pool. Protea Hotel Courtyard is situated in Dar es Salaam, the financial hub of Tanzania. The Julius Nyerere International Airport is 12 km from the hotel. It features a swimming pool and a fitness centre. Each individually decorated room is air-conditioned and has a garden and pool view. It comes equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and the private bathroom includes a shower with free toiletries. Langi Langi is the hotels multi cuisine restaurant, Open House is a 24-hour coffee shop at Protea Courtyard and Jahazi Bar offers 24-hour room service. Local attractions in the area include the National Museum and House of Culture, which is a 5-minute drive away, and Mbudya Island, 21 km away. Free WiFi and private parking is available. The hotel is located 2 km from the centre of the city, opposite the Presidential Palace.Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool. Situated in Dar es Salaam, Serene Beach Resort provides beachfront accommodations on a private and beautiful beach, featuring a restaurant, a conference facility, an outdoor pool, and a family-friendly environment. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The units at Serene Beach Resort feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Serene Beach Resort offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at the hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. Lugalo golf course is 8 km from Serene Beach Resort, while Tanzania National Stadium is 25 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool.Luxurious. 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
Resort with outdoor pool. Hotel White Sands Resort & Conference Centre is situated 25km North of Dar es Salaam city centre, on a private stretch of beach 1 km long. It features a swimming pool, a spaand fitness centre. There is a poolside coffee shop and bar, and Pweza Jetty serves light meals with full bar service. Each individually decorated room is air-conditioned. It comes with a balcony offering either sea or garden views and comes equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, minibar and a satellite TV. The private bathroom includes a shower. Mchanga Restaurant & Bar is an open-air restaurant offering panoramic ocean views and serves a la carte menu as well as buffet style. White Sands has an on site PADI Dive Centre called Sea Breeze Marine where guests can book scuba or snorkeling activities. Water world is 270 metres from White Sands Hotel.Show full description
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