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Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
A 180-room harbourfront hotel on Kivukoni Front with an infinity pool, the Level 8 rooftop bar, an Anantara spa and views over the port and the old city.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury harbourfront hotel
- Area
- Kivukoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- hyatt.com
Good to know
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop bar
- Spa
- Gym
- Meeting rooms
- Harbour views
Why we recommend it
The Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro occupies one of the most prominent sites in the city, on Kivukoni Front overlooking the harbour. The original Kilimanjaro Hotel was built by the Tanzanian government in 1965. After a change of ownership in 2002 it was renovated at a cost of around 55 million US dollars and reopened in 2005 as the Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski, and it has been run as a Hyatt Regency since August 2011.
The hotel has 180 rooms, including 132 deluxe rooms, 30 executive rooms and 18 suites, all with king beds, desks and views of either the city or the sea. Bathrooms have a separate toilet, a large bath and a rain shower. Facilities include an outdoor infinity pool with a poolside bar, Citrus, an Anantara Spa with six treatment rooms and separate saunas and steam rooms for men and women, a gym and extensive meeting space, including the Kibo Ballroom for up to 400 guests.
Food and drink are a strong point. The Palm serves local and international buffets and à la carte dishes, with a Sunday brunch; Oriental covers Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Vietnamese cooking, with sushi, dim sum and bento boxes at lunch; and the Flame Tree Lounge is a central meeting place for coffee and evening cocktails. Level 8, the rooftop bar, has 360-degree views of the harbour and city and is one of Dar es Salaam's best-known spots for a sundowner.
The location suits business travellers and first-time visitors who want to explore the old city on foot. Azania Front Lutheran Church, St Joseph's Cathedral, the Askari Monument and the National Museum are all close by, and the ferry terminal is about 500 metres away, which makes the hotel practical for trips to Zanzibar. Julius Nyerere International Airport is about 12 kilometres away; the drive can take anything from 25 to 90 minutes depending on traffic, so leave plenty of time for flights.
Book a sea-view room if you can, as the harbour traffic is a constant source of interest. Families should note that children over 12 can visit Level 8 only until 21:00 and with an adult. For a wider choice of restaurants in the evening, take a taxi to the Msasani Peninsula.
Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro FAQs
Where is the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam?
At 24 Kivukoni Road on Kivukoni Front, overlooking the harbour in the city centre.
How many rooms does it have?
180 rooms, including 132 deluxe rooms, 30 executive rooms and 18 suites.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes. There is an outdoor infinity pool with a poolside bar.
What restaurants and bars are there?
The Palm, Oriental, the Flame Tree Lounge, the Citrus pool bar and the Level 8 rooftop bar.
Is there a spa?
Yes. The Anantara Spa has six treatment rooms, saunas and steam rooms.
How far is the airport?
About 12 kilometres, which can take 25 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Is it convenient for the Zanzibar ferry?
Yes. The ferry terminal is about 500 metres away.
What is the history of the hotel?
It was built as the Kilimanjaro Hotel in 1965, reopened as a Kempinski in 2005 and became a Hyatt Regency in 2011.