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Giraffe Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach

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Lobby lounge
Interior
Exterior
Property amenity
Outdoor pool
The Giraffe Beach Hotel welcomes guests with a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning. Enjoy convenient dry cleaning services and a restaurant serving local specialties with attentive staff. After exploring, relax at the outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View

In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Room, Ocean View

In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Room - Courtyard View

In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room - Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Room - Ocean View

In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room - Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 169 Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam, 9712

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Water World - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mbezi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wet n Wild Water Park - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • The Slipway - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Juliana Pub/hotel! - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kahawa Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Giraffe Ocean View Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rafikiz - ‬5 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, cable channels, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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

Outdoors

  • On the beach

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • 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

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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

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).

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