HOLIDAY INN DAR ES SALAAM BY IHG, Dar es Salaam – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam offers 124 rooms, including suites with city or ocean views. Each room has a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms include a minibar, executive lounge access, and soundproof walls. Connecting rooms and family-friendly options are available, with kids aged 12 and under staying and eating for free.
Dining Options
The hotel has three restaurants: Al Gaucho on the ground floor serves international cuisine with an open-air terrace. Al Dar on the 11th floor offers Arabian-style tapas and ocean views. Bar@ONE provides drinks and tapas-style food with daily happy hours. In-room dining is available 24/7.
Leisure & Wellness
Facilities include a rooftop helipad beer garden, a plunge pool, and a spa offering facials and massages. The gym has Technogym equipment, and the rooftop restaurant has a sheesha lounge. Guests can book wildlife safaris or trips to Zanzibar through the tour desk.
Location & Transport
The hotel is 1.5 km from Dar es Salaam city center and 15 km from Julius Nyerere International Airport. Nearby landmarks include the Askari Monument (1 km) and Las Vegas Casino (0.5 km). The rooftop helipad allows direct VIP transfers.
Services & Events
The hotel has eight meeting rooms with Zoom conferencing for up to 100 attendees, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and IT support. Business travelers can use the computer center. Safety features include smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and 24-hour security.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Water sports
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offers a great location in the city center with nearby restaurants. The rooms are clean and well-equipped with all the basic amenities. The service is attentive to every request, and the dining experience includes a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. However, the price for some services may not align with the overall value provided.
The hotel is centrally located in Dar Es Salaam, making it convenient for exploring the city. The rooms are well-equipped with all basic amenities, but bottled water was not provided consistently. The service was responsive and accommodating to all our requests. The dining experience offered fresh salads, but the options were limited.
The hotel is nicely located in the heart of the city center, making it convenient to explore Dar Es Salaam. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, offering a comfortable stay. However, the dining options are limited, and the Wi-Fi is not included in the room rate, which could be improved.
This hotel is a real gem! The rooms are spacious, clean, and come with plenty of bottled water. The service is top-notch, they cater to every request I had. The location is perfect, near the city center with so many dining options nearby. The dining experience offers fresh and healthy dishes. I enjoyed the facilities, especially the tropical fruit spread. However, the price could be considered a bit high for some travelers, and some additional amenities come at an extra cost. Overall, a wonderful stay with a few minor drawbacks.
The hotel was conveniently located in the heart of the city center, making it easy to access various restaurants nearby. The room was spacious and clean, providing sufficient bottled water and fresh towels daily. However, the dining options were limited, and additional charges applied for certain services.
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