Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam - The Kilimanjaro

Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro is a legendary 5-star landmark hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, fondly known as "Kili" and often described as "the hotel of East Africa." Located at Kivukoni Street in the heart of the city's waterfront on the Indian Ocean, the hotel has been a landmark since 1965 and was comprehensively refurbished to become a chic, upmodern place. The commanding and majestic building is famous throughout Africa, with spectacular views of the harbour and Indian Ocean. It's proximity to Julius Nyerere International Airport ensures it is among the best-situated luxury hotels in Dar es Salaam.

Rooms

The hotel offers 180 spacious and comfortably appointed rooms and suites across many floors, featuring a modern mixture of African and European design with authentic hospitality and deluxe amenities. Standard rooms have earth-toned decor, comfortable large beds, wooden floors, and all modern conveniences. Suites and Regency Club rooms are more spacious with Persian rugs and an added lounge area. Regency Club guests enjoy deluxe in-room amenities, complimentary daily continental breakfast, all-day tea and coffee, and evening cocktails. All rooms are large, modern, and equipped with mod cons, with marble flooring and a central water feature in the lobby.

Restaurant

The hotel features two renowned restaurants: The Palm Restaurant and The Oriental, offering a wide choice of international cuisines including Asian, Indian, Italian, European specialties, classic Swahili dishes, fresh sushi, sashimi, and other Asian classics. The international team of chefs ensures excellent food freshly prepared in attractive contemporary surroundings.

The hotel also has Flame Tree Lounge, a lively lounge atmosphere with an outdoor terrace for morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails. Citrus Bar is the poolside bar offering exotic fruit juices, smoothies, iced teas, and cocktails. Dar es Salaam's favorite rooftop bar offers 360-degree views of the harbor and city skyline with exotic cocktails and live music.

Recreational facilities

The hotel offers extensive facilities including a spa and wellness center, outdoor pool, fitness center, fully-equipped business center, wireless internet access, and extensive meeting space with 12 meeting rooms holding up to 1,200 people. The hotel is one of the most popular in Dar es Salaam for hosting weddings, social gatherings, conferences, and events. Additional amenities include a shopping arcade with currency exchange and car hire, lovely lounge, shady terrace bright with ocean views, and impeccable personal service in beautiful surroundings. The hotel combines traditional European and East African hospitality.

Activities

Activities include shopping, spa treatments, swimming, fine dining, pulsing nightlife, and observing the comings and goings at the harbour. The concierge can help find local attractions such as buzzing Oyster Bay, bright markets, botanic gardens, and the open-air Village Museum with authentic recreations of tribal houses. Boat trips can also be arranged from the hotel.

The hotel is the favoured place for locals and foreigners alike, ideal for both leisure travelers and discerning businessmen. It has hosted many prominent and influential people including Michael Jackson and Nelson Mandela.