Hotel Slipway

Dar es Salaam


Integrated into the seafront Slipway shopping complex, this apart-hotel offers good-value accommodation. Rooms and apartments are bright and breezy, with handcrafted wooden furniture, bright Indian bed throws, sea-facing balconies and, in the apartments, well-equipped kitchenettes. On your doorstep you also have three standout restaurants, including the popular Waterfront.

Discounted weekly and monthly rates are available. The reception office is near Barclays Bank.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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6. Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System

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