Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam, Dar es SalaamGolden Tulip Dar Es Salaam in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 52 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 2.3. Rooms from about $191 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the Msasani Peninsula, this 4-star boutique hotel provides 91 air-conditioned rooms equipped with minibars, safes, and private balconies. The property is positioned within walking distance of the Zanzibar ferry terminal. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and the Sanaa Restaurant which serves international dishes. Facilities include a gym, a business centre, and secure parking. The hotel suits travellers seeking proximity to the coast and easy transport links, though the building shows signs of age. While the hotel offers ocean views, there is no private beach on the premises.What stands out

Spacious rooms with private balconies

Close to Zanzibar ferry terminal

On-site spa and swimming pool

International cuisine at Sanaa Restaurant

Watch out for

Dated building interior

No private beach access

Better-scored in Dar es Salaam

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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.