Spa and Wellness Hotels in Dar es Salaam

Yacht Club Beach two minutes' walk from the door is what this Masaki residence sells, and the year-round outdoor pool backs it up. Family units come with garden views, a balcony or terrace, air conditioning, a work desk and free WiFi. Guests get a fitness centre, sun terrace, yoga classes and free private parking. The restaurant runs French, Greek, local and barbecue grill menus with continental, American and full English breakfasts.

An infinity swimming pool above Morogoro Road in Upanga East, with 853 guest reviews behind it, is the standout at this aparthotel. Family rooms come with kitchenettes, balconies, air conditioning, a work desk and private bathrooms. There is a terrace, a hot tub, a fitness room, a coffee shop, live music and a family-friendly restaurant serving African, Indian, seafood, Sichuan, Asian and European dishes. The National Museum is 2.9 kilometres away, Central Railway Station 1.8.

A garden with a picnic area and barbecue facilities, five minutes from Msasani Beach on Mwai Kibaki Road, gives this Mikocheni four star something the peninsula hotels do not have. Family rooms carry air conditioning, city views, a work desk, a balcony and free WiFi. The family-friendly restaurant serves African, British, Indian and Irish dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner, and there is a fitness room, a bar, a coffee shop and an outdoor seating area.

The largest hotel in Dar es Salaam, with 193 rooms and 60 serviced apartments on Sokoine Drive, every one looking over the harbour or the skyline. A game room, a swimming pool, Zen the Spa and the Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club sit alongside four restaurants, breakfast at Zafarani and Hamilton's Gastropub. The Central Business District position puts the Indian Ocean coast at the door and Julius Nyerere International Airport around thirty minutes away.

A position on Ocean Road opposite the Presidential Palace, two kilometres from the centre, gives this three star the best cycling access in Dar es Salaam, and bike rental is on site. Individually decorated rooms are air conditioned with garden and pool views, flat-screen satellite TV and a shower. There is a swimming pool, a fitness centre, Langi Langi multi-cuisine restaurant, the 24 hour Open House coffee shop and Jahazi Bar with 24 hour room service.

A rooftop swimming pool above the PSPF Twin Towers on Mission Street, paired with a pet-friendly policy, makes this Mchafukoge aparthotel unusual on both counts. Rooms are spacious with balconies or terraces, air conditioning, a kitchenette and a private bathroom. There is a restaurant running African, Chinese, Indian, Mediterranean and seafood menus, a casino, a 24 hour front desk and free on-site private parking. The National Museum is a seventeen minute walk.

An outdoor pool ringed with sun loungers and a lush garden anchors this Msasani Peninsula property, where self-catering apartments come with a full kitchen. Studios and apartments use modern African-inspired decor with a fan, seating area, flat-screen satellite TV, safe and tea and coffee facilities. Ray's Restaurant serves tapas, grills and fresh seafood, Havana Cafe covers breakfast through dinner on a garden deck, and there is a fitness centre and free WiFi throughout.

A game room and a kids club under the same roof, 700 metres from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, make this Kivukoni Front five star the best fit in the city for families with children of different ages. There is a spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Rooms mix African and European decor with air conditioning and flat-screen TV, and are rated highly for bed comfort. Level 8, the rooftop bar, runs evening entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.

An adults only five star aparthotel in Kijitonyama with a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. Rooms hold air conditioning, private bathrooms with bathrobes, balconies and fully equipped kitchens, plus free toiletries, TV and a minibar. The modern restaurant serves African and international dishes for lunch and dinner, with continental, American and full English breakfasts. Free on-site private parking, a 24 hour front desk and daily housekeeping are included.

A kids club, a pool and beach access on the Masaki headland make this five star the most self-contained family address on the Msasani Peninsula. Rooms combine Swahili-inspired design with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar, and the Executive Suite adds a separate living area, sea views and a freestanding bath. There are two restaurants, the Coral Cliff Bar, a fitness centre, a beauty salon and a tour desk, with the Sea Village shopping centre next door.

A rooftop swimming pool seven minutes' walk from Msasani Beach is the combination that makes this Chole Road four star work for families in Masaki. Family rooms include a kitchenette, a work desk, air conditioning and a private bathroom. There is a fitness centre, a terrace, a bar and a restaurant running international menus with halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Breakfast covers local specialities, warm dishes and fresh pastries.

A short walk to Coco Beach from a quiet Oyster Bay lodge on Mahenge Road is the draw here, at a price well below the peninsula hotels. Family rooms are air conditioned with private bathrooms, a balcony and views. There is a terrace, a garden, a hot tub, a restaurant and a bar, a 24 hour front desk, room service and full-day security. Breakfast covers continental, buffet, a la carte and Asian options, and parking is free.

A children's playground set between an outdoor swimming pool and Kawe Beach is the arrangement that puts this Mbezi three star ahead of the rest of the northern strip for families. Rooms are air conditioned with flat-screen satellite TV, a seating area, a desk and a private bathroom, and selected rooms add a kitchen with a fridge. There are two restaurants serving local, international and seafood dishes, a garden, a terrace and a fitness centre.

A kids club, a playground and a babysitting service inside extensive tropical gardens make this Ohio Street five star the most complete childcare package in the city. The hotel sits adjacent to a golf course and gymkhana club with Indian Ocean views. There is an outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre, two restaurants, the poolside Island Trader, a patisserie, a cafe and the Kibo Bar. Rooms are air conditioned with flat-screen TV and minibar.

Sea or pool view rooms under a kilometre from Yacht Club Beach mark out this Yacht Club Road four star in Masaki. Rooms are spacious and air conditioned with private bathrooms. Facilities include a swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, a sun terrace and an outdoor seating area, plus a restaurant running African, American, Mediterranean and international menus and a bar. Breakfast covers continental, American, buffet, full English, vegetarian and halal options.

White sand on the South Coast with coastal forest behind it, home to monkeys, mongooses, bush babies, birds and butterflies, is what separates this beach village from every city hotel in Dar es Salaam. Accommodation ranges from hotel rooms with air conditioning and balconies to two storey one bedroom apartments with a kitchenette downstairs and a living area and private balcony above. There is a beach restaurant, free private parking and palm shade throughout.

A kids club and family rooms at four star level nine minutes' walk from the National Museum and House of Culture put this Kisutu address in a category of its own. Rooms carry air conditioning, city views, a minibar and a TV. The hotel adds a hot tub, sun terrace, fitness centre, bar and free private parking, plus bike rental. The restaurant runs African, Indian, British and Asian menus, with continental, buffet and full English breakfasts.

Standard rooms overlooking Dar es Salaam Harbour, one kilometre from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, define this Azikiwe Street four star. There is an outdoor pool, four restaurants including Bandari Grill for seafood and Sawasdee for Thai, and the Onyx Lounge. Rooms hold air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. A golf course sits 1.4 kilometres away, the National Museum and Botanical Gardens 900 metres, and free parking is on site.