Giraffe Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool

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Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AED 341
AED 403 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Room options

Standard Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 169 Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam, 9712

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wet n Wild Water Park - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • The Slipway - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 14 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bahari Beach - 39 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 49 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kahawa Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Africana Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Triple Seven Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mbalamwezi Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Juliana Pub/hotel! - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Giraffe Beach Hotel

Property highlights
At Giraffe Beach Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services and an elevator
Room features
All 80 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Turndown services and slippers
  • Free infant beds and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 468161

Property is also known as

Giraffe Beach Hotel Hotel
Giraffe Beach Hotel Dar es Salaam
Giraffe Beach Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Giraffe Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Giraffe Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Giraffe Beach Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Giraffe Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Giraffe Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Giraffe Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Giraffe Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dar es Salaam hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jangwani Beach and Bongoyo Island. Mbezi Beach and Water World are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Giraffe Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George, Allentown

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Great staff. Great management. One of my favorite places to get away and truly relax in all of Dar Es Salaam.You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Abraham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, although far from the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mpisi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
It was amazing. The staff made my bday memorable Latifah, Rita, Angela and Samwel were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nabella

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Repeat visit
Enjoyed return visit and will stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Kirkland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return visit satisfaction.
Great return visit with relatives awaiting flights. Everybody satisfied with facilities and services.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small hotel
Family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and hospitable! Breakfast buffet had many options to choose from! I will return in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and hospitable. Breakfast buffet had many options to choose from! I will return in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Kirkland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anjan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

sanmi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is the same daily. Limited options.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet hotel with a great ocean view.
Amazing stay that surpassed expectations. Beautiful room and grounds with great ocean view. Restaurant was good. Plan to stay again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Houston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great resort .. from Houston, Texas visiting My fiance in Da es salaam and spent good 4 nights at Giraffe Beach Hotel. Staffs are great and food was great and good breakfast. Will surely spread the words when I get back to USA. Da es salaam has great spot like this for anyone travelling to TZ. Love everything about the beach hotel. Wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Beach Front Hotel. Beautiful restaurant off the water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Love it. Staffs are amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024