Delta Hotels by Marriott Dar es Salaam is a 4-star luxury hotel located on Slipway Road, Msasani Peninsula, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, situated on the shores of Dar es Salaam Bay. The hotel is ideally positioned next to The Slipway entertainment and Arts & Craft Center, close to embassies and restaurants in an entertainment neighborhood, and around 25 minutes' walk from Coco Beach. The property was thoughtfully renovated in 2023, ensuring contemporary amenities, fresh rooms, and new central air conditioning. It is 18.8 km (approximately 16 miles) from Julius Nyerere International Airport and 5.6 miles (6 km) from Dar es Salaam city center.
Rooms
The hotel offers 151 spacious, comfortable, and very large rooms across 6-7 floors, some featuring sea views over the bay. Rooms are elegantly designed mixing modern and classic styles with African details, equipped with premium bedding, towels, flat-screen Smart TVs with satellite channels, air conditioning, minibars, tea and coffee making facilities, workspaces, free WiFi, hair dryers, and private bathrooms with upgraded showers, free toiletries, and separate toilets. All rooms feature complimentary bottled water daily, and some offer views over Dar es Salaam Bay. The hotel provides fast free WiFi and is thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of frequent travelers in mind.
Recreational facilities
The hotel features a lush, extensive garden with a large outdoor swimming pool and a dedicated children's pool, creating a serene resort-like atmosphere. Wellness facilities include Reflection Spa & Beauty (wellness center) offering deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, manicures, pedicures, facials, full-body massage treatments, spa/wellness packages, salon services, foot bath, and spa relaxation areas. Sports and recreation include a 24-hour fitness center/gym, sauna, and activities like snorkeling, diving, and golf (3 km away). The pool bar provides drinks and refreshments, and guests can enjoy the tranquil garden setting.
Restaurant
Dining includes 3 on-site restaurants offering a variety of local and international specialties, available à la carte or buffet style, with specialties from both local Tanzanian cuisine and international options. Marimba Restaurant is the main dining venue, and there's also Restaurant #2. The hotel offers a rich buffet breakfast with an excellent guest review score of 9.2, including continental and vegetarian options. Live music by GSmart & Melody Classic Band is available, with events like sparkling wine and Sunday brunch. The hotel also features a lounge/bar, gift shop, and convenience store.
Activities
Activities and facilities include exploring Bongoyo Island (4 mi/6.4 km away, 3-minute drive), Coco Beach (1.2 km/250 m from hotel), Msasani Beach (20 minutes' walk), Sea Cliff Casino (1.6 km away), Gymkhana Golf Club (5 mi away), ferry pier (6.2 mi away), and Central Railway Station (6.2 mi away). The hotel offers 6 meeting rooms with 7,599 sq ft of event space holding up to 457 people, ideal for impactful meetings, grand conferences, and unforgettable events with cutting-edge technology. Additional services include 24-hour front desk, concierge desk, tour desk, laundry facilities, on-site shops, currency exchange, airport transportation, contactless check-in/check-out, room service, and complimentary parking.
Destination
Tanzania Safaris
Style
Hotel