Best Western Plus Peninsula Hotel

Best Western Plus Peninsula Hotel is a mid-range chain hotel on Haile Selassie Road in Masaki, the embassy and expatriate district of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Masaki occupies the leafy coastal area north of the city centre, and the hotel is close to the restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and diplomatic missions that line Haile Selassie Road and the surrounding streets. The Msasani Peninsula, the Slipway waterfront complex and the boat departures for Bongoyo Island are a short drive away, while the city centre and Kivukoni ferry terminals are reached in roughly twenty to forty minutes depending on traffic. The hotel has a straightforward, dependable character typical of its brand, aimed at business travelers and visitors who want a comfortable base without paying five-star prices. Room types include Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Family Rooms, which makes the property workable for couples, solo guests and small families. Rates run at roughly 250,000-330,000 TZS (about $100-130) per night, placing it in the middle of the Dar es Salaam market. Listed amenities include a swimming pool, a gym, a restaurant, wifi and an airport shuttle, a useful service given the unpredictable traffic between Julius Nyerere International Airport and the northern districts. Dining on site is centred on a single restaurant serving breakfast and international dishes, and the surrounding Masaki streets offer many additional options from casual cafes to well-regarded seafood and Indian restaurants. The pool provides a place to cool off in the coastal heat, and the gym covers basic fitness needs. Service is friendly and practical, with staff able to help with taxis, airport transfers and arrangements for trips to Bongoyo Island or Zanzibar. The setting is residential and comparatively quiet, and guests can walk to nearby shops and restaurants during the day, though taxis are generally used at night. The trade-off compared with downtown addresses is distance from government offices and the ferry terminals. The property suits visitors who want a moderately priced, well-located base in the diplomatic and dining district.