Giraffe Beach Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Dar es Salaam. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Guests can enjoy African and local dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Giraffe Beach Hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast. White Sands Beach is 400 metres from Giraffe Beach Hotel, while Kunduchi Water Park is 8.5 km away. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 27 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Dar es Salaam
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dee
    Malta Malta
    Located right on the beach, the Giraffe Hotel offered me the peace and tranquillity that I was looking to start my holiday with.
  • Olga
    Greece Greece
    We moved to Giraffe beach hotel from a nearby hotel that was very disappointing, and we were very pleased. The rooms were big and bright, the a/c working properly, the beds were comfortable and the shower very spacious and modern. The grounds are...
  • Birungi
    Uganda Uganda
    I staff are helpful and conversational. The breakfast was good, amazing broth. The view
  • David
    Kenya Kenya
    Really nice and clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. I wanted to leave early at 4:00am and they had takeaway breakfast for me, which is really rare in most hotels I’ve stayed. Got even a freshly made cappuccino!
  • Ludovica
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It was really comfortable, the rooms were pretty big and the property was so relaxing. You can enjoy the beach and the swimming pool while drinking something refreshing. The staff was really nice and big thank you to Latifah,Charming,Iren,Ritha...
  • Brenda
    Kenya Kenya
    The hotel is veeery beautiful..Great photo spots too
  • Dylan
    Spain Spain
    Latifa at the reception has been most helpful and professional
  • Yahya
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Well appointed spacious rooms, with a balcony on the sea-facing side
  • Huzayfa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow what can I say, this place was amazing. The pool, the ambience, the beach, the interior decor...this is definitely THE place to stay in Dar
  • Geduld
    South Africa South Africa
    I was blown away by the beauty of your hotel. It is quiet & serene, yet a place where family could spend quality and fun times together.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Twiga Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Local • Grill/BBQ
  • 24/7 Grab n’ Go:
    • Cuisine
      African • Local • International

Facilities of Giraffe Beach Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Giraffe Beach Hotel

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Giraffe Beach Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Giraffe Beach Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Giraffe Beach Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Fitness
    • Beach
    • Public Bath
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at Giraffe Beach Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Giraffe Beach Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Giraffe Beach Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Twiga Restaurant
    • 24/7 Grab n’ Go:

  • Giraffe Beach Hotel is 9.3 miles from the centre of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Giraffe Beach Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Yes, Giraffe Beach Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.