TOP Family Friendly Hotels in Dar es Salaam for 2026 - 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on Select Hotels | Expedia Singapore

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A rooftop lounge with white wicker furniture, glass tables, and a view of the city skyline and water.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a body of water.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a city skyline.

A modern bar area with a view of the city skyline, wooden flooring, and a large potted plant.

1. Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Kivukoni

S$262

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area surrounded by lush greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with a tiled floor, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

2. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Kivukoni

S$248

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A modern restaurant with a long counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

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

3. 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.

S$103

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a desk. The room has large windows offering a view of the city and the sea.

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

4. Johari Rotana

Kivukoni

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

S$232

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and decorative wall art.

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

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

5. 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.

S$190

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

A dining area with a table set for two, large windows with a city view, and modern furniture.

A conference room with a long table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a body of water at night.

6. Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel

Dar es Salaam City Center

Family fun at Golden Tulip hotel offers arcade games, massage services, and botanical gardens just steps away.

S$113

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, wooden shelves with bottles, and a dark stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

7. Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Masaki

S$183

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A lobby with ornate pillars, chandeliers, and a polished floor.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a TV on the wall, and decorative screens on the ceiling.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, red accents, and a sign reading "HOTEL BLUE SAPPHIRE."

An interior view of an elevator with reflective glass walls, a metallic handrail, and a patterned floor design.

8. Hotel Blue Sapphire

Dar es Salaam

S$174

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Dar es Salaam

A rooftop lounge with white wicker furniture, glass tables, and a view of the city skyline and water.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a body of water.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a city skyline.

A modern bar area with a view of the city skyline, wooden flooring, and a large potted plant.

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Kivukoni

S$262

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area surrounded by lush greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with a tiled floor, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Kivukoni

S$248

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A modern restaurant with a long counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Upanga East

S$103

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a desk. The room has large windows offering a view of the city and the sea.

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

Johari Rotana

Kivukoni

S$232

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

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

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Kivukoni

S$190

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, wooden shelves with bottles, and a dark stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Masaki

S$183

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A lobby with ornate pillars, chandeliers, and a polished floor.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a TV on the wall, and decorative screens on the ceiling.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, red accents, and a sign reading "HOTEL BLUE SAPPHIRE."

An interior view of an elevator with reflective glass walls, a metallic handrail, and a patterned floor design.

Hotel Blue Sapphire

Dar es Salaam

S$174

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A compact room with a dark wooden door, a small kitchen area with a sink and countertop, a dining table with two red chairs, and a black chair.

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

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 bar area with a wooden counter, multiple wine glasses, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni

S$99

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 modern gym with various exercise machines, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

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

City Crown Hotel

Kariakoo

S$93

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

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

Harbour View Suites

Mchafukoge

S$120

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Dar es Salaam

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

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

A modern restaurant with a long counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Upanga East

S$103

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A rooftop lounge with white wicker furniture, glass tables, and a view of the city skyline and water.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a body of water.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a city skyline.

A modern bar area with a view of the city skyline, wooden flooring, and a large potted plant.

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Kivukoni

S$262

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area surrounded by lush greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with a tiled floor, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Kivukoni

S$248

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a desk. The room has large windows offering a view of the city and the sea.

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

Johari Rotana

Kivukoni

S$232

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

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

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Kivukoni

S$190

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, wooden shelves with bottles, and a dark stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Masaki

S$183

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A compact room with a dark wooden door, a small kitchen area with a sink and countertop, a dining table with two red chairs, and a black chair.

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

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 bar area with a wooden counter, multiple wine glasses, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni

S$99

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 poolside setting with lounge chairs and a table with fruits and a drink.

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

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

CBD Hotel

Mchafukoge

S$113

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

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

Harbour View Suites

Mchafukoge

S$120

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a dining table, sofa, and a large window with a city view.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

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

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

AURA SUITES

Upanga East

S$170

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Top Dar es Salaam Hotel Reviews

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place"

Best Western Jangwani Sea Breeze Hotel

Best Western Jangwani Sea Breeze Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice quit hotel, on the beach perfect for relaxing"

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."

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!"

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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