Element Dar Es Salaam, Dar es SalaamElement Dar Es Salaam in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $162 a night (cached, not a live quote).Element Dar Es Salaam is a spa hotel situated on Yacht Club Road in the Masaki district. It provides studios and one-bedroom apartments, each measuring more than 36 square metres. These units include kitchenettes and neutral decor, making the property suitable for both short and long-term guests. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and various wellness services. The hotel is located within walking distance of Yacht Club Beach and is close to The Slipway and Coco Beach. While the rooms are spacious and well-equipped, the on-site dining receives only average ratings from guests.What stands out

Spacious studio and apartment options

Close to Yacht Club Beach

On-site gym and swimming pool

Kitchenettes in every room

Watch out for

Average dining quality

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