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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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 drapes

Standard Room, Ocean View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Hotel South Beach Resort places you next to Kipepeo Beach. This 36-room, 3-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kipepeo Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 23 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 25 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Coco Beach - 31 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Makumbusho Village - 33 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

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

At Hotel South Beach Resort, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 25 per person one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include furnished balconies, coffee makers, and ceiling fans.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 motorized 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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to do around Hotel South Beach Resort?

This hotel is located in Dar es Salaam, just steps from Kipepeo Beach. Kijiji Beach is also within a driving distance of 3 mi.

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

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel South Beach Resort on Jul 17, 2026 start from $100, 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.

Will I be able to park at Hotel South Beach Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel South Beach Resort include a casino?

No, Hotel South Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel South Beach Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 9 AM and 9 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel South Beach Resort?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, a garden-view restaurant, and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel South Beach Resort?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel South Beach Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel South Beach Resort serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Rifus Bar and Grill.

Will Hotel South Beach Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel South Beach Resort though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel South Beach Resort?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel South Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Hotel South Beach Resort is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR), which is 13.6 mi away (60 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel South Beach Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel South Beach Resort comes with a furnished balcony and some offer sea views.

Does Hotel South Beach Resort have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Hotel South Beach Resort.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.