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Giraffe Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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An aerial view of a beach resort with a thatched-roof structure, a pool, and surrounding palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of palm trees through the window.
A modern interior with seating, tables, and a wooden accent wall.
A buffet table with various food items and utensils.
A person sitting by a pool with palm trees in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

Explore the area

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Plot 169 Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam, 9712
  • Place, Jangwani Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Water World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, Courtyard View

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Courtyard View Suite

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View Suite

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dar es Salaam

At Giraffe Beach Hotel you'll be steps from Jangwani Beach and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Water World. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Dar es Salaam hotel include Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery and Lugalo Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Water World - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wet n Wild Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Coco Beach - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sports Bar Twenty Five - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rafikiz Pizza Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marry Brown Mbezi Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Geez Italian Restaurant And Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Giraffe Beach Hotel

Giraffe Beach Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Giraffe Beach Hotel also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Giraffe Beach Hotel offers 80 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

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 available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • 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

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

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
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 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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Is parking available at Giraffe Beach Hotel?

Yep, Giraffe Beach Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Giraffe Beach Hotel?

As of 14 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Giraffe Beach Hotel on 15 Jul 2026 start from NZ$241, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Giraffe Beach Hotel?

Yep, Giraffe Beach Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Jangwani Beach.

Does Giraffe Beach Hotel have a pool?

Giraffe Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What makes Giraffe Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Giraffe Beach Hotel.

Is Giraffe Beach Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Giraffe Beach Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Giraffe Beach Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Giraffe Beach Hotel?

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 Giraffe Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Giraffe Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Giraffe Beach Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Giraffe Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 114 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEAH

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

STEPHEN

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

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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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
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8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, although far from the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down one of the best new Dar Beach Resorts in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fatma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Top Hotel for Dar es Salaam

Very nice standard hotel, right on the beach front with good range of amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Repeat visit

Enjoyed return visit and will stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was okay but the water was always cold. So I complained about the cold showers but nothing. The little refrigerator didn’t work, also complained but nothing. The room was nice and spacious
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Qwintina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property very clean and updated.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Ajose Abimbola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. The property is very well kept and beautiful as well. I will recommend this place to others.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
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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
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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