Protea Oyster Bay Dar Salaam, Dar es SalaamProtea Oyster Bay Dar Salaam in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 36 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $106 a night (cached, not a live quote).Protea Oyster Bay Dar Salaam is a four-star resort located at the intersection of Haile Selassie and Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road in the Oyster Bay district. The property provides studios, lofts, and suites ranging from one to three bedrooms, making it suitable for families and long-term guests. Facilities include a swimming pool, a gym, a spa, and direct beach access. The hotel is positioned near Coco Beach and the Slipway Shopping Center. While the rooms offer various configurations, some guests have noted that the furnishings are minimal and the building condition requires maintenance. It serves travellers looking for proximity to local coastal attractions and business amenities.What stands out

Direct beach access

Variety of suite types

On-site gym and spa

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Minimal room furnishings

Building maintenance issues

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