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Giraffe Beach Hotel

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An aerial view of a beach resort with a thatched-roof structure, a pool, and surrounding palm trees. - Giraffe Beach Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A buffet table with various food items and utensils. - Giraffe Beach Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A modern interior with seating, tables, and a wooden accent wall. - Giraffe Beach Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of palm trees through the window. - Giraffe Beach Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
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You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Giraffe Beach Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of palm trees through the window.

Standard Room, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of palm trees through the window.

Standard Room, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, and a potted plant.

Executive Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, and a potted plant.

Executive Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Courtyard View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a view of the outdoors.

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room - Courtyard View

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room - Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dar es Salaam, Giraffe Beach Hotel is near the beach. Mwenge Carvers Market and Mlimani City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jangwani Beach and Mbezi Beach. Water World and Wet n Wild Water Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
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Plot 169 Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam, 9712

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Water World
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mbezi Beach
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kariakoo Market
    19 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam
    23 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Target Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Rafikiz Pizza Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Juliana Pub/hotel!
    2 min drive
  • Marry Brown Mbezi Beach
    4 min drive
  • rose pub
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

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/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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  • Safe

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 at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 468161

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?

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?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Jangwani Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Water World and Mbezi Beach. Msasani Bay Beach and Lugalo Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Giraffe Beach Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great retreat from Central Dar, also if you want a more quiet beach, this gives you pristine beach at a fair price. My only advice is that the breakfast options could be better, more swahili Tanzanian options would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great small hotel

Family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the ocean and the hotel grounds was breathtaking! The staff were also super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Montrese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!!

Absolutely speechless of how happy I was with my stay here!!! My silence will be sufficient for anyone wishing to stay at Giraffe Beach Hotel….awesome place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth repeating

Great hotel that we continue to use whenever in the area. Love the floral garden and beachfront views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great swimming pool and localtion next to beach. Staff are very serious at looking after their guests
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fatma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean big room with nice see view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and friendly. I would get a call every night asking if i needed anything and if everything was ok. The property is very clean and staff catered to my every need. My stay there was two weeks and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted this place initially from the Expedia listing and the photos. Overall great place / we ended up back in the area and spent a couple nights here. Outdoor dining on the ocean/sea waterfront was great! Staff was excellent and we enjoyed the pool. The place needs some touch up / the rooms need an overhaul and it's obvious that the finishers in this place either didn't finish or the finish work failed in the rooms and other areas. Easily fixable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Irene at the front desk was fantastic. So friendly and helpful. She gave me a fruit tray when I was sick. She arranged all of my transport. So nice. Dorcas and Ritha were excellent too. Thomas, a waiter at the restaurant was superb. Mpendo was an excellent housekeeper. Elizabeth was a very good housekeeper too. The food was great at the restaurant, the beach was very nice. My room was really spacious and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Very clean, relaxing, and amazing dining staff. Reception could use better training however. For example, I wanted to buy water outside the hotel and I was told the only place to buy water was a market two miles away. However while walking I passed by local street vendors selling water just a few yards from the hotel. Also hot water went out of my room on ky final night. I had to call for updates every few hours because reception never proactively updated me. Even when I was promised updates I never got one I even checked out without ever receiving an update on the issue. Dining staff needs to train reception. The dining staff comes to work with their A game. But reception is sleep at the wheel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LEAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were agroup of 5, enjoyed our stay for 8 nights. The hotel was safe, quiet and convenient to most places we needed to visit in Dar Esalaam. We loved the cleanliness of the rooms & hotel in general, a great working AC and having a safe in each room. Breakfast was great, just needs different varieties on different days to avoid monotony (especially when staying for long). We met amazing and helpful staff. Maruzuku and Diana/trainee always welcomed us for breakfast with a smile. They trully love their job and made us feel welcomed. Revina and Kelvin gladly and promptly got whatever we needed especially at the poolside. Prices for food and drinks are reasonable. Thank you Giraffe Hotel for making us feel at home away from home. We shall definately return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great beach hotel

Great beach hotel with beautiful garden. Beds are amazingly comfortable. Service really good and efficient.Safe has been fixed within couple of minutes. We had a dinner in the restaurant and food was very good. Breakfast could have with a bit more options but was ok.Coffee very tasty and that was the most important to me. Hotel is on the beach which is been taken care of but when you step a couple of meters away the beach is full of rubbish.But I understand it is a common problem in that part of the world,and hotel manager can not do anything about it. Generally experience was really great,good value for money. Thanks very much Giraffe Beach Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024