Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG puts you in the heart of Dar es Salaam, within a 20-minute stroll of Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and National Museum of Tanzania. Highlights at this hotel include 5 beach bars, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, #Cafe, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sundowner is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 926 square feet (86 square metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Upanga East hotel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Port of Dar es Salaam.
What's nearby
Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Kariakoo Market - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Coco Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 9 min drive
Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Chapan 56 Bhog - 11 min walk
Mamboz SizGrill - 3 min walk
Orchid Cafe - 12 min walk
Akemi Revolving Restaurant - 11 min walk
Hong Kong Tai Yong Sun Restaurant - 8 min walk
About this property
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
Hotel with beach bars, near Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 beach bars, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
A 24-hour business centre, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 926 square feet (86 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A complete renovation of Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG was completed in August 2022.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Dar es Salaam hotel.
1 building
148 guestrooms or units
6 levels
5 bars on the beach
Conference rooms
926 sq ft of conference space
86 sq. m of conference space
Built in 2018
Deli
Poolside lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the pool
Charging station for electric cars
Business centre (24 hours)
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Car service
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
Television in lobby
Bellhop
Lift
Smoking in designated areas
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Bar by the pool
Dining venue
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.
This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
Train station shuttle on request
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Casino shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 20 per person
5 beach bars
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 30; reservation required
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
#Cafe
Sundowner
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
24-hour gym
Children's pool
Golf caddies
Golf carts
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's pool
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business centre
3 meeting rooms
926 square feet of conference space
Computer station
Coworking space
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 accessible parking spaces
9 steps to reach entrance
Accessible airport shuttle
Accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
Braille/raised signage
Doorbell and phone notification
Fixed shower seat
Front entrance ramp
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Height-adjustable showerhead
In-room roll-in shower
Lever door handles
Lift (360 centimetre wide door)
Magnifying mirror
Pool access ramp on site
Pool hoist on site
Tile flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site
More
1 building
6 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Built in 2018
Comprehensive food waste policy
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Renovated entire property - August 2022
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
Minibar
Paper towels
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Heated floor
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
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 allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots (infant beds)!
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night
Service fee: USD 1.50 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 20 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Hosted evening meal: USD 30
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
We should mention
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG?
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG?
As of 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG on 10 Oct 2025 start from NZ$137.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is parking available at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG?
Onsite parking is limited (max 3 spaces per unit).
Are there any beaches close to Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG?
The closest beach to Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG is Coco Beach (5 km).
Does Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG have a pool?
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What makes Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG a romantic place to stay?
Poolside dining and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG.
Is Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG is a hit with families.
Does Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG serve breakfast?
You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are pets allowed at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG?
There is a golf course next to Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG.