What is Oyster Bay like?

Oyster Bay is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants. Are you looking for Oyster Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Coco Beach and Nyumba ya Sanaa while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Oyster Bay?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Oyster Bay is the highest ranked property in Oyster Bay. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and free breakfast. Other favourite options in the area include Colosseum Hotel & Fitness Club and Peninsula Hotel Dar es Salaam .

How many hotels will I find in the Oyster Bay area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Dar es Salaam, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 33 Oyster Bay hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Oyster Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Oyster Bay.

What are the top things to see and do in Oyster Bay?

Coco Beach, Nyumba ya Sanaa and Little Theatre are just a few attractions to check out in Oyster Bay. When you're sightseeing in Dar es Salaam, The Slipway and Makumbusho Village are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Oyster Bay Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Oyster Bay

"Very pleasant staff who proved very accommodating with requests for taxis and guides. Room was large and well appointed. Excellent internet connection. Wonderful breakfast. Just a great find. "

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Lovely stay, great staff can't recommend this place enough "

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28 Jun - 29 Jun

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

"Excellent facility in a convenient location. Staff are professional and polite and all take very good care of guests"

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28 Jun - 29 Jun

"Very nice hotel and reasonable with pricing "

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

"Nice staff, surrounding area is very convenient plenty of shops and restaurants. Safe area as well. Every thing you need is in walking distance. "

"Excellent stay, beds not as soft as they said, but clean, and super staff. Decent breakfast. The rooms were extremely nice, definitely stay again. "

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19 Jun - 20 Jun

"Staff was very responsive to requests. Safe location for families and great grocery option/ ATM in super close proximity. The area location is in the perfect place and most locations are very near as well."

"The place doesn’t exist, its a scam"

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28 Jun - 29 Jun

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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19 Jun - 20 Jun

"Nice and quiet, beautiful surroundings, an excellent friendly Staff and an excellent breakfast"

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20 Jun - 21 Jun

"Great place "

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27 Jun - 28 Jun

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

"If you are visiting the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam from outside the city, this hotel is within walking distance, making it a highly convenient choice. "

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15 Jul - 16 Jul

Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

"The property was well kept. breakfast selection was good "

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

"I stayed here 2 years ago. Excellent budget hotel near Milmani. Treated me like family."

"Great stay!"

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9 Jul - 10 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

"The accommodation was brilliant exactly as shown on the website , the staff were very cheerful and helpful and the breakfast was equally good.No issues with WiFi and daily room was. Very good! Overall, a very good stay!"

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Great location, lovely hotel and good value for money with a great breakfast and attentive staff. Would stay again "

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, lifeguards on site

"nice and cool"

"Nice big rooms, Good breakfast, great location"

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12 Jul - 13 Jul

"Friendly staff, clean & quiet. Great wifi connection "

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21 Jun - 22 Jun

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Where to stay in Oyster Bay

Find the best Oyster Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Masaki

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Unique features of Masaki include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by The Slipway or Sea Cliff Casino while you're exploring the area.

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Upanga East

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Upanga East. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Kariakoo Market and National Museum of Tanzania are a few top sights nearby.

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Kivukoni

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Kivukoni is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and National Museum of Tanzania.

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Kisutu

Uncover some of the top draws of Kisutu like its restaurants and waterfront views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Zanzibar Ferry Terminal or Kariakoo Market.

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