Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG

4.0 star property
Unwind amidst breathtaking ocean views and vibrant city life. Let yourself be pampered by helpful staff who can guide you through exciting local experiences.

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is AED 328
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Minibar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Azikiwe Street/ Upanga Road Jct, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 4 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 10 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Kariakoo Market - 3 min drive
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪kt shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chai Wala Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG

Upscale hotel near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
At Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Indulge in a body scrub, a facial, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, ocean views, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a gift shop
  • Wedding services, a computer station, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 124 rooms feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 16 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Gaucho Restaurant
  • Al Dar Rooftop
  • Bar One
  • Helipad Beer Garden

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2500 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

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
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 16 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center
Holiday Inn Hotel Dar Es Salaam City Center
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG Dar es Salaam
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG located?

Located in Kivukoni, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Askari Monument and Le Grande Casino are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 381 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel staff very friendly nice management
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahim

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the holiday Inn! Went above our standards. No complaints whatsoever!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very near to BAPS Mandir Dar es Salam
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the people service very much
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Haroon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Falguni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable stay
I truly enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The amenities and customer service is exceptional. Definitely would return at my next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kareem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best holiday inn I have stayed in world wide great food and service and good bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Agin

hotel and staff welcomed my family as there family...ALL very courteous...I saw nothing but smiling faces...heard nothing but thank you, how may I help ....WOW...
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAUNDA

Liked: Staff & service
Was a great stay. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to experience the heart of the city on a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

JACQUES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All OK But not exceptional
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistently good service and always friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Iyas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yijia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff of this hotel are friendly, the check-in is convenient, and the taste of the restaurant is very satisfying
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfasts. dinners excellent,Staff warm and welcoming, central area , clean .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personnel at reception and lounge are just excellent - friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property many times and I am always pleased with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was good and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop restaurant and bar was a great place to eat and drink, nice bedding and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay ever
It was super amazing and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The owner was equally friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

aziz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate is the word that comes to mind. Unfortunately due to road construction access is restricted
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, surroundings, buffet breakfast excellent. However, the entire bathroom area needs to be redone. I hope because it's Africa the standards of the Holiday Inn is below N. America.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024