Best hotels in Dar es Salaam, ranked by corrected score

Best hotels in Dar es Salaam, ranked by corrected scoreThe best-scored hotel in Dar es Salaam is Diamonds Bijoux: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms) on our corrected 0-5 score, from $535 a night. Next are Jaz Amaluna (4.3) and Lux Marijani Zanzibar (4.1). We score 55 hotels in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Their platform ratings (normalised to 0-5) average 3.7; after correction the average is 3.4, and 2 rest on solid evidence. Best at or under the typical price here ($201 a night): Element Dar Es Salaam, 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $162.Best hotels in Dar es Salaam, ranked

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.

Toa Hotel And Spa, Dar es Salaam: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $252 a night. Toa Hotel And Spa is a five-star beachfront property situated in Pongwe on the east coast of Zanzibar.

Amani Boutique Hotel, Dar es Salaam: 4.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). Amani Boutique Hotel is an adults-only property situated directly on Paje Beach in Zanzibar.

Zanzibar White Sand, Dar es Salaam: 4.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $2,055 a night. Zanzibar White Sand is a five-star boutique resort situated on Paje Beach along the southeast coast of Zanzibar.

Johari Rotana, Dar es Salaam: 3.9 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $202 a night. Johari Rotana is a five-star hotel situated in central Dar es Salaam.

Mvuvi Boutique Resort, Dar es Salaam: 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Mvuvi Boutique Resort is a small, upscale hotel located on the white-sand beach of Kiwengwa on the east coast of Zanzibar.

Melia Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $493 a night. Meliá Zanzibar is a large resort located on a 16-hectare estate near Kiwengwa Beach on the northeast coast of Zanzibar.

The Residence Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam: 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). The Residence Zanzibar is a luxury resort situated on the southwest coast of Zanzibar near the fishing village of Kizimkazi.

Urban by Cityblue Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam: 3.8 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $238 a night. Urban by Cityblue is a four-star hotel situated on Chole Road within the Masaki district.

Gran Melia Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam: 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Gran Melia Zanzibar is a five-star resort situated on a 16-hectare estate in the village of Kiwengwa.

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $201 a night. Located on the waterfront in central Dar es Salaam, this five-star hotel serves business travellers and holidaymakers.

Joud by The Sea Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam: 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $854 a night. Joud by The Sea Zanzibar is a five-star beachfront resort situated in Mfumbwi.

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa, Dar es Salaam: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $531 a night. Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa is a five-star, all-inclusive hotel situated on the beach in Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa.

Jaz Elite Aurora, Dar es Salaam: 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $569 a night. Jaz Elite Aurora is a new luxury resort situated in Michamvi, Zanzibar, 400 metres from Michamvi Kae Beach.

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach, Dar es Salaam: 3.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Diamonds Mapenzi Beach is an all-inclusive resort situated on the Kiwengwa shoreline on the east coast of Zanzibar.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport, Dar es Salaam: 3.6 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $243 a night. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport is a 4-star hotel situated in the Kiembe Samaki area on Airport Road.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam: 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $316 a night. Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a five-star property situated on the Stone Town seafront.

Crown Plaza Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam: 3.6 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $95 a night. Crowne Plaza Dar Es Salaam is a business hotel situated in the Upanga East district.

Element Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam: 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $162 a night. Element Dar Es Salaam is a spa hotel situated on Yacht Club Road in the Masaki district.

Indigo Beach Zanzibar Boutique Hotel, Dar es Salaam: 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Indigo Beach Zanzibar is an 18-room boutique hotel situated directly on the white-sand beach in Bwejuu.

Sea Cliff Resort And Spa Lif, Dar es Salaam: 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $240 a night. Sea Cliff Resort And Spa Lif is a five-star property situated on the Msasani Peninsula in Dar es Salaam.

Hotel Sea Cliff Preferred Lif, Dar es Salaam: 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $186 a night. Hotel Sea Cliff Preferred Lif is a five-star property located on the Msasani Peninsula in Dar es Salaam.