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Giraffe Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Property amenity
Outdoor pool
Interior
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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

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

Standard Room - Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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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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Giraffe Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 106 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LEAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Ajose Abimbola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MISHECK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was amazing from cleanliness to friendliness of the staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatma

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Qwintina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property very clean and updated.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ajibade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve the front desk and restaurant services
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny Catarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding are so nice and relaxing, easy to get an Bolt if you want to go somewhere else. The pool area is to die for, beautiful pool, clean. I will absolutely come again. The rooms are nice, but I missed a wardrobe I was there for 2 weeks so it’s nice to be able to hang your clothes, payed for an upgrade (balcony) this room was very damp when I shut of the ac, and the doors for the balcony was almost impossible to open. everything is very expensive, the kitchen forgot the sauce every time we ordered something and it didn’t matter what the menu said you’d get tartar sauce. It took me about 20-25 min to check out, and I got a huge bill for stuff I had not bought, I paid everything I bought emidietly, nothing on credit. He was nice about it and it got solved. I recommend The Giraffe any day of the week just for its surroundings and pool
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Joan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Grounds Beautiful- Rooms Average to below Average

giraffe hotel was recommended by a friend so we decided to stay there for one night because we were in town for a wedding. The curtains had stains, the floors hadn’t been cleaned and the toilet was leaking. The refrigerator didn’t work and the man came up to fix it, but did, not cool the entire night. When we came back from the wedding, there was a wedding at the hotel and the music was so loud. We were up until 2:30 in the morning. The swimming pool looks lovely and the grounds are beautiful, but the rooms are substandard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Saidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slayed at this beautiful beachfront property just for a night but was impressed with it's natural inviting beauty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Montrese

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lataryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and was very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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