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A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large columns.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A breakfast area with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter with various food items, and a coffee machine.

1. City Crown Hotel

Kariakoo

NZ$119

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and glass railing, surrounded by outdoor seating and a covered area with a view of the city skyline.

A modern lounge area with two sofas, a central coffee table, and a stone accent piece.

A buffet setup with various food containers and serving dishes.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants.

2. Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni

NZ$116

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with patterned sofas and armchairs, a bar with a variety of bottles, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A dining table set for a meal with various dishes, white chairs, and a wall decorated with photos.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious gym with wooden flooring, exercise equipment, and large mirrors.

3. CBD Hotel

Mchafukoge

Children's pool paradise with spa indulgences offers families playful adventures and refreshing escapes in upscale Dar es Salaam.

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A beach with thatched umbrellas and tables, a sandy shore, and the ocean in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small desk, and a seating area with a view of the city.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits and pastries, and a coffee station.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

4. Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Kivukoni

Savour family togetherness in oceanfront splendour, where kids splash in the outdoor pool while parents unwind at this coastal retreat.

NZ$262

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A set of stairs leading to a building entrance with glass doors and a metal railing.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a glass wall reflecting the surroundings.

A breakfast table with various dishes, a glass of orange juice, and a vase with flowers.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a palm tree in the foreground.

5. Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Upanga East

Rejuvenated coastal haven offers splash-filled fun for kids with dedicated pool, golf adventures, and stellar service nearby beaches.

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building with large windows.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent glass facade and a name sign reading "Johari Rota".

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dual sinks, and a glass-enclosed shower.

6. Johari Rotana

Kivukoni

Family-friendly Johari Rotana offers luxury with kids' amenities and ocean views in Dar es Salaam.

NZ$338

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

Two modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades, one with a curved design and the other with a straight, rectangular shape.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a window with a view of a body of water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a telephone, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A swimming pool with a 'NO DIVING' sign, surrounded by large terracotta pots and palm trees, with a modern building in the background.

7. Harbour View Suites

Mchafukoge

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A gym with cardio machines, free weights, and a treadmill.

8. Fairview Signature Suites

Oyster Bay

NZ$284

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Dar es Salaam

A beach with thatched umbrellas and tables, a sandy shore, and the ocean in the background.

A modern interior with a staircase, a display of baked goods, and shelves of various food items.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits and pastries, and a coffee station.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Kivukoni

NZ$262

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building with large windows.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent glass facade and a name sign reading "Johari Rota".

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a city view, and a window with curtains.

Johari Rotana

Kivukoni

NZ$338

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large columns.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A breakfast area with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter with various food items, and a coffee machine.

City Crown Hotel

Kariakoo

NZ$119

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A set of stairs leading to a building entrance with glass doors and a metal railing.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a glass wall reflecting the surroundings.

A breakfast table with various dishes, a glass of orange juice, and a vase with flowers.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a palm tree in the foreground.

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Upanga East

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with patterned sofas and armchairs, a bar with a variety of bottles, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A dining table set for a meal with various dishes, white chairs, and a wall decorated with photos.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious gym with wooden flooring, exercise equipment, and large mirrors.

CBD Hotel

Mchafukoge

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and glass railing, surrounded by outdoor seating and a covered area with a view of the city skyline.

A modern lounge area with two sofas, a central coffee table, and a stone accent piece.

A buffet setup with various food containers and serving dishes.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants.

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni

NZ$116

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Two modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades, one with a curved design and the other with a straight, rectangular shape.

A swimming pool with a 'NO DIVING' sign, surrounded by large terracotta pots and palm trees, with a modern building in the background.

A room with two chairs facing a window overlooking a body of water and a distant cityscape.

A multi-level indoor space with a bar area, seating, and decorative plants.

Harbour View Suites

Mchafukoge

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a red cushioned bench.

A person using a leg press machine in a gym with exercise equipment in the background.

Hotel Slipway

Masaki

NZ$265

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline, featuring modern buildings and a clear sky.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of greenery outside, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door leading outside.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a dome-shaped top, and illuminated windows.

Chelsea Hotel

Kariakoo

NZ$137

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A multi-level pool area with wooden railings and lounge chairs.

A traditional building with multiple balconies and wooden railings, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a chandelier, and a flower arrangement.

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame and a nightstand with a lamp. A desk with a chair and a lamp is positioned next to the bed.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard

Kivukoni

NZ$236

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Dar es Salaam

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building with large windows.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent glass facade and a name sign reading "Johari Rota".

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a city view, and a window with curtains.

Johari Rotana

Kivukoni

NZ$338

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A beach with thatched umbrellas and tables, a sandy shore, and the ocean in the background.

A modern interior with a staircase, a display of baked goods, and shelves of various food items.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits and pastries, and a coffee station.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Kivukoni

NZ$262

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A set of stairs leading to a building entrance with glass doors and a metal railing.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a glass wall reflecting the surroundings.

A breakfast table with various dishes, a glass of orange juice, and a vase with flowers.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a palm tree in the foreground.

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Upanga East

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

Two modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades, one with a curved design and the other with a straight, rectangular shape.

A swimming pool with a 'NO DIVING' sign, surrounded by large terracotta pots and palm trees, with a modern building in the background.

A room with two chairs facing a window overlooking a body of water and a distant cityscape.

A multi-level indoor space with a bar area, seating, and decorative plants.

Harbour View Suites

Mchafukoge

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with patterned sofas and armchairs, a bar with a variety of bottles, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A dining table set for a meal with various dishes, white chairs, and a wall decorated with photos.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious gym with wooden flooring, exercise equipment, and large mirrors.

CBD Hotel

Mchafukoge

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and glass railing, surrounded by outdoor seating and a covered area with a view of the city skyline.

A modern lounge area with two sofas, a central coffee table, and a stone accent piece.

A buffet setup with various food containers and serving dishes.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants.

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni

NZ$116

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a red cushioned bench.

A person using a leg press machine in a gym with exercise equipment in the background.

Hotel Slipway

Masaki

NZ$265

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A beach with thatched umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.

A beachside building with thatched roofs and outdoor seating.

A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a bedside table, a chair, a rug, and a wall-mounted TV.

A water park with slides and a pool area, surrounded by thatched-roof huts and umbrellas.

Best Western Jangwani Sea Breeze Hotel

Dar es Salaam

NZ$105

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by stone flooring and trees, with a view of the sea.

A modern bathroom with a wooden wall, a large mirror, a white sink, and a towel on the bed.

A room with a large window overlooking a snowy landscape, wooden paneling, a black sofa, a small table with a chair, and a glass cabinet.

A beachside seating area with a view of the ocean and sunset.

Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant

Mbezi Beach

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A multi-level pool area with wooden railings and lounge chairs.

A traditional building with multiple balconies and wooden railings, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a chandelier, and a flower arrangement.

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame and a nightstand with a lamp. A desk with a chair and a lamp is positioned next to the bed.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard

Kivukoni

NZ$236

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Top Dar es Salaam Hotel Reviews

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful hotel it is ❤️."

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam

8/10 Good

"The hotel was pleasant. Very clean and the staff were helpful - I was moved to a sea-facing room when I requested it. I would recommend this hotel to others who are visiting Oyster Bay in Dar es Salaam. The one issue I encountered was finding a working contact email address, which I require in order to request an invoice of my stay there. Otherwise, really great hospitality."

Best Western Jangwani Sea Breeze Hotel

Best Western Jangwani Sea Breeze Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good, but there was a little debris on the beach from the ocean."

Hotel Slipway

Hotel Slipway

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel slipway had the cleanest nicest room with a great view on the water the best restaurants the boat to bongoyo Island was right there. The staff was so helpful and friendly and helped me find my Apple Watch when I lost it. I highly recommend this hotel best hotel in Dar!"

Colosseum Hotel & Fitness Club

Colosseum Hotel & Fitness Club

10/10 Excellent

"I highly recommend this place. Great place to stay and staff is very helpful. I would definitely go back there."

Frequently asked questions

What's Dar es Salaam like for family-friendly holidays?

If you've been thinking about a holiday with your children, Dar es Salaam is a good choice. The cycling trails, boating and seafood restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Arrange a flight into Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.), which is the closest airport, or Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), which is located 41.9 mi (67.4 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Dar es Salaam?

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the children include Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel and Johari Rotana.

How many family hotels should I expect to find in Dar es Salaam?

Expedia has 32 hotels in Dar es Salaam that are perfect for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Dar es Salaam?

The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 25°C. The snowiest months in Dar es Salaam are August, January, February and March, with each month seeing an average of 142 cm of snowfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Dar es Salaam?

While you are visiting Dar es Salaam, you and the family may want to explore some interesting spots such as Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Kariakoo Market and Port of Dar es Salaam. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Tanzania National Stadium and The Slipway.

What's the best way for us to get around Dar es Salaam?

To venture out into the surrounding area, take a train from Dar Es Salaam Central Station. Dar es Salaam might not have many public transport choices, so consider renting a car to explore more.

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