Bawe Island, Dar es SalaamBawe Island in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 33 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction.Bawe Island is a five-star resort situated on a private island covering over 30 hectares. Accessible via a 15-minute speedboat trip from Stone Town, Zanzibar, the property consists of 70 villas. Each villa includes a private pool and access to a personal butler. Guests can use the communal swimming pool, the gym, and the private beach area. The resort features gardens and an on-site restaurant. It is suitable for families and those seeking seclusion. While the villas offer high standards, some guests have reported inconsistent service levels during arrival and throughout the stay.What stands out

Private pools in every villa

Personal butler service

Direct access to a private beach

On-site gym and spa

Watch out for

Inconsistent service quality

Unprofessional pier reception

Better-scored in Dar es Salaam

Diamonds Bijoux, Dar es Salaam: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $535 a night. Diamonds Bijoux is a five-star beachfront resort situated in Bwejuu on the west coast of Zanzibar.

Jaz Amaluna, Dar es Salaam: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $347 a night. Jaz Amaluna is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort opening in March 2026 on Uroa Beach, Zanzibar.

Lux Marijani Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam: 4.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $266 a night. Lux Marijani Zanzibar is a luxury resort situated in Pwani Mchangani on the north-east coast of Zanzibar.