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Hotel South Beach Resort

3.0 star property

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On the beach, free beach cabanas, beach towels, beach volleyball
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Gazebo
On the beach, free beach cabanas, beach towels, beach volleyball

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

Explore the area

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Kigamboni, P. O. Box 3034, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Kipepeo Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, Ocean View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dar es Salaam

A family-friendly stay in Dar es Salaam awaits you at Hotel South Beach Resort. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Kipepeo Beach and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Kijiji Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Rifus Bar and Grill, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and Hot tub. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a conference centre. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Dar es Salaam hotel include Tanzania National Stadium and Dar-es-Salaam Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Kipepeo Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 23 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 25 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Coco Beach - 31 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Makumbusho Village - 33 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 46 min drive
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kijiji Beach Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Zafarani - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Purity Juice & Snacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Di dalam trenching - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel South Beach Resort

Hotel South Beach Resort offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel South Beach Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel South Beach Resort offers 36 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 5 per day)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rifus Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one way)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel South Beach Resort
Hotel South Beach Resort Dar Es Salaam
South Beach Dar Es Salaam
South Beach Hotel Resort
Hotel South Beach Resort Hotel
Hotel South Beach Resort Dar es Salaam
Hotel South Beach Resort Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel South Beach Resort?

Yep, Hotel South Beach Resort has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel South Beach Resort?

As of 14 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel South Beach Resort on 15 Jul 2026 start from NZ$173, 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 Hotel South Beach Resort?

Yep, Hotel South Beach Resort is a short 1-minute walk from Kipepeo Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Hotel South Beach Resort have a pool?

Hotel South Beach Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9 AM to 9 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel South Beach Resort?

Hotel South Beach Resort features an outdoor pool, free beach cabanas and 1 hot tub.

What makes Hotel South Beach Resort a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and garden-view dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel South Beach Resort.

Is Hotel South Beach Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and a playground, it's no surprise that Hotel South Beach Resort is a hit with families.

Does Hotel South Beach Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel South Beach Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel South Beach Resort?

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 Hotel South Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel South Beach Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel South Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 40 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Staff & service
Thevfood was grest, the location to the beach was great, the location to dar esxsallam was a good distance ,the room was ok but some "western "holiday makers may think they need updating
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time with my family.i really didn't want to live.wanted to stay longer.all employees where very friendly and helpful. I will go back again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

deepak

They didn't let me check in at the last moment saying they don't accept Expedia booking, I need my refund
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Jeg kommer gjerne tilbake!

Nydelig strand!!! Rent og pent. Savnet madrass på solsengen. Solsengene kunne trenge litt vedlikehold, men fungerte. Likte ikke at det var så høy musikk på ettermiddagen og kvelden på lørdag og søndag. Likte at det ikke var musikk på ukedagene! Likte ikke at jeg måtte logge inn 1000 ganger på wifien. Wifi fungerte ikke på stranden. Al la carte frokost likte jeg! Rask servering. Enkelt og rent rom, men litt slitt. Savnet en liten lampe på nattbordet. TVen på mitt rom var ikke tilkoblet/ fungerte ikke, men jeg savnet det ikke, og jeg spurte ikke om å få det fikset. Følte meg trygg med vakter på stranden som kunne passe på mine saker når jeg badet. Vennlig betjening! Jeg var her i februar og var nesten alene på hotellet og på stranden. Jeg likte det! Bra pris! Under 25 $ per natt inkludert frokost og gratis wifi.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was by the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene clean beach, wonderfully integrated into the environment. Upgrade in facility infrastructure, elevator needed to support service staff, to minimize if not to eliminate injury to guest and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

DAVE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nov 2020 South Beach

Hotel room was poor, general condition needed lifting, cobwebs, flaking paint, stained bed linen in places, paper thin pillows, mattress needs upgrading please, generally needed some investment as the beach was very nice. It has a useful restaurant, bar, its main feature is the generous thatched roof over the building. Staff were very willing. I loved its location, less muzungu tourists, lovely beach. The pool looked ominous bredda.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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

Best Resort / Hotel in Dar Es Salaam!

Amazing location, friendly staff, professional manager on site... And literally 100 feet away from the ocean! Amenities: *hot water *free wifi *swimming pool *restaurant *bar *mosquito nets *room service or large beautiful outdoor dining area *beach front property!! *Daily housekeeping Great for a romantic getaway, business trip, or family vacation with young children. It's just minutes away from major shopping malls, grocery stores and banks / atms for your convenience. This resort also has a full professional kitchen with several chefs each specializing in various generas of food which is why thier menu successfully encompasses American, Asian, Indian and Italian cuisine. If you're visiting Tanzania, make sure to go to Kigamboni..... And when you visit Kigamboni, don't even think about going anywhere else or you'll be missing out on an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Exellent food. Friendly staff. Very good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Danilo

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

Not worth it

The picture of the Hotel they have on the website is misleading: the beach is not directly in from of the hotel: you must walk 200m or so, passing in the swimmingpool area first (so no sand close to the hotel). The food and anything else is extremely overpriced compared to its value. Surprisingly you pay 15000 tzs for a juice (from carton), whereas in the previous 3* hotel where I was I could pay 15000 for juice (the same one) plus a complete meal.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

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

Beautiful beach and comfortable hotel

Check in was smooth and staff are attentive and fun, rooms are simple and comfortable. Beach and water was just gorgeous. They're Indian and seafood was excellent.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hayley

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

Great!

This was the best holiday of my life. South Beach hotel has the most amazing atmosphere, especially on a Saturday night. And to top it off, the food was incredible; the staff were super-helpful (and spoke good English) and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Leon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Only better for Beach experience not Hotel

It was terrible. Far from the ferries, they dont have transportation for guests, terrible staffing at night because when I arrived there almost everyone was asleep. I did not get any food because they dont do that service over night and the room condition is just very mediocre like a cheap hostel room. The food the following day was overpriced for no reason at all because for breakfast was simply very plain fried eggs and expensive tosts, and even there is no any professional customer care whats so ever. I would not go back there for a hotel experience or stay overnight. I would simply just go for a fresh expensinve Beach experience because they have it nice there but super expensive again.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gin pin

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

What a dump

Very smelly room , very poor condition, windiest beach ever been on, so overpriced and nightmare to get to by the ferry route would not recommend
Verified

8/10 Good

Gitte

Liked: Staff & service

Afstressende.

Vi (min mand og jeg) havde nogle meget hyggelige og afslappende dage på hotellet. Personalet er meget venlige og vil gøre alt for at gøre os tilfredse. Maden er super og specielt i weekenderne kommer der mange besøgende til stedet, -isaer for at benytte poolen. Poolen rengøres jævnligt og generelt er rengøring og service udmærket til prisen. Vi kunne kun være trygge ved at bestille taxi via hotellet og f.eks få følgeskab ind til den lille by der ligger ca.400meter fra hotellet. Her kan man se det lokale markeder og div. håndværk i fuld aktivitet. der er mulighed for at købe malerier og div. batik. Stranden er speciel, da der er meget aendring pga. tidevandet. Der samles let meget tang og andet (desværre også plastik fra skibene på havet) ved højvande og det ligger på stranden når der er lavvand. Men vandet er klart og med store bølger man kan ride på. Et skoentstedvi gerne kommer tilbage til. Lars og Gitte
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hankalassa paikassa

Olin marraskuun alussa South Beach Resortin lähes ainoa asukas, eikä ihme, hotelli sijaitsee sen verran hankalan (lautta)matkan takana. Hotelli hinnoittelee juomat ja ruuat yläkanttiin - mikä onkin helppoa sillä asukkaan on hankala niitä muualtakaan hankkia. Eli jos menet niin ota riittävästi ainakin pullovettä mukaan. Ranta ihan ok, mutta hotelli varoittelee vierailijoita kävelemästä "väärään suuntaan". Hotellin vartioinnista ei tullut itselle turvallinen vaan turvaton olo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ASN

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

A Wonderful Surprise!

I was a bit unsure of the hotel do to the mixed nature of the reviews but decided to give it a shot, and what a great surprise! The location is awesome and the staff all smiling and warm ready to assist at anything they can. The food was delicious, their barbecue chicken (reshmi kebab?) and the indian dishes were fantastic. I am a curry lover and the tikka masala was just great! The breakfast was a surprise too as they brought out a local indian bread that is not only great to look at (puffed up like a balloon when it arrives) but went great with the eggs. The rooms are decent sized, a little bit on the older side, but very comfortable and clean. The bathrooms were average. Overall, I will definitely return for the location, the staff, the food and the beautiful pool and white sandy beaches.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mats

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

Mycket bra service

Bekväma rum som hela tiden hölls rena av utmärkt personal Läget är något avsides men hotellet ställer upp med transporter till hyggliga priser. Högklassig mat, mycket variationsrik. Pool och hav passade bra efter 14 dagar i bushen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilie

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

Unik service!

Jeg ankom dette hotellet etter noen flotte dager på Zanzibar. Noen vil nok finne det noe ubeleilig at hotellet ikke ligger i sentrum av Dar es Salaam (du bruker ca 40 min fra flyplassen til hotellet, og du må ta ferge), men dette er tvert om en fordel. Du slipper byens tjas og mas, og kan nyte ferien din i ro og mak. Servicen på hotellet er unik, og personalet er alltid på pletten for å tilfredstille dine ønsker. Hotellet har også svært høy sikkerhet (noe som er svært verdisatt i Dar es Salaam), med flere sikkerhetssperrer, høy mur, og et stort antall vakter. Rommene er enkelt, men pent innredet, med gode senger og deilig sengetøy. Trykket i dusjen er sterkt og godt. Jeg vil anbefale deg/dere å bestille taxi gjennom hotellet både ved ankomst og avreise, til tross for at dette er noe dyrere. Grunnen er at dette er svært mye enklere og tryggere.
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, efifcient good service, a great place to unwind by the beach and or pool for a day/night.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Bra beach men service mest för daggäster på helgen

Mycket folk (daggäster) på helgen, då fanns även service. Beachen var bra och badvänlig. Rummen OK men saknade kylskåp. Daggästerna (mestadels unga vuxna tanzanianer) visade ingen hänsyn till barn i poolen. Hög musik spelade långt in på natten. På måndag försvann servicen, det fanns inte ens toapapper på toaletterna vid omklädningsrummen. Hotellet passar inte affärsresenärer, för oss tog det 3h från flygplatsen till hotellet en lördag förmiddag.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
TREVLIGA PERSONAL, HJÄLPSAM. TRYGG O SÄKERT. Vi hade penga i hotelet, d känndes trygg ändå. läge var bra fasten utanför av samhgället. Fint stränd.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Har redan tidigare skicka info, ni bör se över ert kontrakt med detta hotell.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Underbart läge på en bred sandstrand. God mat och bra service. Trevligt poolområde och en underbar utsikt från balkongen. Kan mycket väl tänka mig att återvända. Enda minus var toaletterna på rummen som måste fråschas upp.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bejani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needed a quiet place and found it to be perfect.