Ridge collection · Dar es Salaam

Hyatt Regency Dar

A full-service city hotel with a rooftop pool, on the Dar es Salaam waterfront

Collection: Ridge · Mid-range to upper mid-range
Destination: Dar es Salaam
Style: Waterfront city hotel

About Hyatt Regency Dar

Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, is a well-run city hotel that suits the practical side of a southern safari. Dar es Salaam is the usual arrival point for Nyerere and Ruaha, and a comfortable night here, with reliable service and a proper bed, is a useful way to break up the journey.

By night the building is lit up, with a fountain-lined drive leading to the entrance. Inside, a glass-walled restaurant looks out over a lush tropical garden, and the rooms are modern, with king beds and floor-to-ceiling windows over the city skyline. The overall feel is smart, calm and efficient, with plenty of city views.

The standout feature is the rooftop infinity pool, where loungers face the sunset over the city, with coconut palms and rooftops beyond. It is a good place to unwind after a flight or before one. The hotel sits in the same upper-upscale bracket as Radisson Blu, and works well as a transit stop.

Rooftop infinity pool with loungers facing the city sunset
Glass-walled restaurant overlooking a tropical garden
Modern rooms with king beds and floor-to-ceiling windows
Illuminated entrance with a fountain-lined drive
Waterfront position suited to southern circuit transfers
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel

Setting

The hotel stands in the centre of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city and its main coastal gateway. Rooms and the rooftop deck look across the skyline, with coconut palms and rooftops giving a tropical edge to the view. The city is warm and busy, so the hotel's pool and garden-facing restaurant offer a welcome pocket of calm between flights and bush transfers.

Rooms and tents

Rooms are modern and uncluttered, with a king bed and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the city skyline. Expect the reliable comfort associated with a large international hotel: good bedding, air conditioning in the heat and a quiet place to recharge. Ask us about room categories, and whether an upgrade is worth considering for a longer stop in Dar es Salaam.

Dining

The glass-walled restaurant looks across a lush garden, a bright spot for breakfast before an early transfer. Expect a full-service menu with options for international guests, and a relaxed atmosphere for dinner after travel. The rooftop pool deck is a pleasant place for a drink as the sun goes down. Ask us to flag any dietary needs ahead of arrival.

Things to do from here

Swimming and relaxing at the rooftop pool
Sunset drinks on the pool deck
A city stroll or short Dar es Salaam excursion
Rest and recovery before a southern safari flight
Catching up on work with Wi-Fi in the hotel

When to stay

Dar es Salaam is hot and humid for much of the year, with the coolest and driest weather roughly June to October. The long rains usually run from March to May, bringing heavy showers and high humidity, and the short rains arrive in November and December. As a city stop, the hotel works year-round, and the pool is a welcome relief in the warmer months.

Good to know

This is a city hotel used as a transit stop, so wildlife is not part of the stay.
Dar es Salaam traffic can be slow. Ask us to confirm transfer timing for your flights.
Wi-Fi is available, which helps before heading to camps where connectivity may be limited.
Airport transfers are arranged by Lemala as part of your itinerary.

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Inside Hyatt Regency Dar

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