Hotel South Beach Resort

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You can look forward to a beach bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel South Beach Resort. With a beachfront location, free beach cabanas and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Rifus Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Room

Standard Room, Ocean View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Dar es Salaam, Hotel South Beach Resort is near theme parks and on the beach. Kipepeo Beach and Kijiji Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dar-es-Salaam Zoo and Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre, or check out an event or a game at Tanzania National Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
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Kigamboni, P. O. Box 3034, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kipepeo Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kariakoo Market
    25 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    27 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • The Slipway
    34 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Mbezi Beach
    42 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Palm Restaurant
    22 min drive
  • Le Grande Restaurant
    21 min drive
  • Hamilton’s Gastropub
    21 min drive
  • AlBasha Lebanese Restaurant
    22 min drive
  • Bandari Grill Restaurant
    22 min drive

About this property

Hotel South Beach Resort

  • Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
  • Consider a stay at Hotel South Beach Resort and take advantage of a beach bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. With a beachfront location, free beach cabanas and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Rifus Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in
    • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hotel South Beach Resort have perks, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel South Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Is Hotel South Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel South Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel South Beach Resort?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel South Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel South Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25 per person applies.

Where is Hotel South Beach Resort located?

This Dar es Salaam hotel is on the beach, steps from Kipepeo Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kijiji Beach and Port of Dar es Salaam. Kivukoni Fish Market and Tanzania National Stadium are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Hotel South Beach Resort Reviews

6.8

6.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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2/10 Terrible

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 review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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 review

4/10 Poor

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Exellent food. Friendly staff. Very good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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4/10 Poor

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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!
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4/10 Poor

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.
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4/10 Poor

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

4/10 Poor

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

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.
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2/10 Terrible

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

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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