Clifftop resort-style hotel with Indian Ocean views, a shopping village and Karambezi Cafe.
Sea Cliff Hotel is a clifftop resort-style hotel on Toure Drive on the Msasani Peninsula, the upscale coastal district north of central Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The peninsula is home to embassies, expatriate residences, restaurants and the Slipway shopping complex, and the hotel's position on the cliff gives it wide views over the Indian Ocean. The city centre and the Kivukoni ferry terminals are a drive of around twenty to forty minutes depending on traffic, and the boat departures for Bongoyo Island at the Slipway are close by. The atmosphere is that of a relaxed coastal resort rather than a downtown business tower, with open terraces, sea breezes and landscaped grounds. The property is also known for its attached shopping village and for Karambezi Cafe, a popular ocean-view terrace restaurant frequented by residents as well as guests. Room types include Superior Rooms, Executive Rooms and Suites, and rates run at roughly 350,000-500,000 TZS (about $140-200) per night, with sea-view rooms typically at the upper end. Listed amenities include a swimming pool, a spa, a gym, restaurants, sea views and wifi. Dining is varied, with several restaurants and bars offering international dishes and fresh seafood, plus a breakfast service that is often taken on the terrace. The spa and pool suit guests who want to relax after travel, and the fitness facilities are available to residents. Service combines resort hospitality with the practicalities needed by business travelers, including concierge help with transfers, island excursions and city tours. The location suits both leisure visitors, who can walk to nearby shops and cafes and arrange boat trips to Bongoyo Island, and business guests who want to stay in a quieter district than the commercial centre. The trade-off is distance from the downtown ferry terminals and government offices, so those with early ferry departures usually allow extra time for road transfers. Evenings on the peninsula are lively with restaurants and bars, making the hotel a convenient base for dining out.
| Price | $$$ (approx. 350,000-500,000 TZS / $140-200 per night) |
|---|---|
| Address | Toure Drive, Msasani Peninsula, Dar es Salaam |
Room types
- Superior Room
- Executive Room
- Suite
Amenities
- pool
- spa
- gym
- restaurants
- sea view
- wifi
Location
Toure Drive, Msasani Peninsula, Dar es Salaam
-6.7480, 39.2747 View on map
Highlights
- Clifftop setting with Indian Ocean views on the Msasani Peninsula
- Karambezi Cafe and an attached shopping village
- Pool, spa, gym and several restaurants
- Superior, Executive and Suite room categories
- Close to the Slipway complex and Bongoyo Island boats
Tips for visiting
- Request a sea-view room when booking, as these are the main draw.
- Visit Karambezi Cafe around sunset for the best light over the ocean.
- Allow ample time for road transfers to the city-centre ferry terminals.
- Combine a stay with a half-day boat trip to Bongoyo Island from the Slipway.
- Weekday traffic on the peninsula is heavy at rush hour, so plan departures accordingly.
When to visit
The dry months of June to October and December to February offer the clearest ocean views; sunset is the best time at the terrace cafe.
Accessibility
The clifftop site includes terraces and varied levels; wheelchair users and others with mobility needs should confirm step-free routes and accessible rooms with the hotel in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sea Cliff Hotel?
It is on Toure Drive on the Msasani Peninsula, north of the city centre of Dar es Salaam.
What are the rates?
Rates are roughly 350,000-500,000 TZS, about $140-200 per night.
What facilities does it offer?
Listed amenities include a pool, spa, gym, restaurants, sea views and wifi, plus a shopping village and Karambezi Cafe.
Is it close to the city centre?
It is a road transfer of roughly twenty to forty minutes, depending on traffic.