Jumeirah Thanda Island, Dar es SalaamJumeirah Thanda 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 4.6 before correction.Jumeirah Thanda Island is a private resort situated within the Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve in the Mafia Archipelago. The property features a main villa with five king-bedded suites and two separate bandas, providing accommodation for up to 18 guests. It is suitable for families or groups seeking seclusion, offering amenities such as a swimming pool, massage services, and air conditioning. Guests arrive via speedboat or helicopter. Because the island operates on an exclusive-use basis, it is designed for those requiring total privacy rather than large-scale resort crowds. The setting provides direct views of the ocean and beach from the suites.What stands out

Private island exclusivity

On-site massage services

Air conditioned suites

Access to marine reserve

Watch out for

Arrival requires boat or helicopter

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.