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Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Minibar)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 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

  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Coco Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 26 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 located in Kivukoni
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 manicure/pedicure, 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 meeting rooms
  • A porter/bellhop, a front-desk safe, and a computer station
  • 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

  • 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 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 16 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 10-minute walk of Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Askari Monument. Le Grande Casino and Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre 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. 114 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 387 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

The breakfast selection was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

I’ve stayed here several times and have enjoyed the staff who are exceptional. On this occasion our room wasn’t as nice as before. All in all, the staff makes the difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

6/10

Convenient location in the middle of Dar Es Salaam. Nice gym and affordable spa. Friendly reception staff. Simple and clean rooms. Recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent stay at the holiday Inn! Went above our standards. No complaints whatsoever!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very near to BAPS Mandir Dar es Salam
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great location to experience the heart of the city on a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

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

I liked everything about the people service very much
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Was a great stay. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Consistently good service and always friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

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

Rooftop restaurant and bar was a great place to eat and drink, nice bedding and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

Personnel at reception and lounge are just excellent - friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Breakfasts. dinners excellent,Staff warm and welcoming, central area , clean .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Comfortable, adequate facility with good service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

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

8/10

Our stay at holiday was good. We were in good friendly hands. The food was excellent. I will book holiday again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

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

2/10

Was bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Booked for 2 night to get some business taken care of, but only needed for a night hotel.com and Holiday Inn was gracious enough to refund the 2nd day thankful I am
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Clean and comfortable, excellent service especially reception and executive lounge. Breakfast could have cold cuts and espresso coffee
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

All OK But not exceptional
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024