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A Peaceful Oceanfront Paradise with Attentive Service
Powered By TripAdvisorSet among majestic gardens hugging the Indian Ocean, Hotel Sea Cliff offers one of the most dramatic settings in Dar es Salaam. The hotel’s tropical lobby and the staff’s warm greetings instantly put you in vacation mode, and that first glimpse of the oceanfront pool only welcomes you further. A stay in one of the hotel’s 93 spacious and stylish guestrooms and suites makes for an escape of world-class hospitality and charming comforts. Jaw-dropping views and one of the best seafood restaurants in town means you are happily mingling alongside many repeat guests.
- Dine at the hotel’s two-story restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean
- Breath in the fresh, salty sea air from your poolside sun lounger
- Work out in the gym with extra motivation, thanks to ocean-facing cardio machines
- Enjoy enviable floor-to-ceiling views from the members-only cocktail bar
- Satisfy your gaming itch at Sea Cliff Casino, featuring 140 slots and 16 table games
Hotel Sea Cliff prides itself on world-class hospitality, with each guest greeted by a cheery “Karibu.” Feel cozy, welcomed, and right at home with the hotel’s calm and convivial atmosphere, with staff wishing you well as you head out to explore the lively city’s most popular attractions.
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Accommodations
Hotel Sea Cliff’s 93 guestrooms, including five suites, feature wooden floors, taupe and teal tones, local artwork, and armchairs you can sink into. Large windows overlook the resort or ocean, filling the guestrooms with light and giving you the chance to fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves in sizable, crisp-sheeted beds. Bathrooms come with rain showers and freestanding bathtubs, while some of the suites have open-plan bathrooms that ensure you keep an eye on the spectacular view as you soak.
Staff will turn down your sheets each evening and place your slippers by the bed. If you stay in an Executive Suite, you also enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks in the exclusive lounge.
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Fresh, local ingredients and endless ocean views keep Hotel Sea Cliff’s two restaurants as popular with locals as they are with guests. From seafood platters piled high with lobster and shrimp at Karambezi Café to delicately spiced meat straight from the tandoor oven at The Alcove Restaurant, each eatery delivers a tempting menu and plenty of atmosphere.
Karambezi Café – Boasting sensational 180-degree views over the rippling sea, Karambezi Café is a well-loved local hot spot. Sit outside on the glassed-in terrace or upstairs in the picturesque dining room and feast on fresh seafood, roasted chicken, and juicy steaks. At breakfast, there is an impressive international buffet.
The Alcove Restaurant – A local institution since 1987, The Alcove Restaurant serves up authentic Indian and Chinese cuisine in stylish surroundings. Open for lunch and dinner, the favorite eatery offers fragrant curries, biryanis, and dals, with bread fresh from the tandoor. You can also opt for Cantonese and Szechuan specialties, such as Shanghai lobster.
Kaskazi Lounge – Expect to be mesmerized by the views at this glass-walled, members-only bar. [As a hotel guest, you have exclusive access.] Open from dawn until midnight, the unique social venue invites you to recline on a low-slung sofa and choose from a menu of imported wines, spirits, and cigars.
The Alcove Bar – Head to this enticing spot for afternoon tea on the terrace, or take a seat at the curved bar and sip an aperitif or nightcap. Enjoy wine by the glass, ice-cold beers, and classic cocktails, or ask the bartenders to create a cocktail, especially for you.
Activities at Hotel Sea Cliff
Spend your days swimming in the pool and dozing under thatched umbrellas or by staying active in the fitness center. Treat yourself to a visit at the beauty salon, with aromatherapy massages and skin-plumping facials using luxury French brand Repêchage®. Shop around the hotel’s two boutiques for unique souvenirs, such as handwoven baskets, colorful kikoy throws, and handcrafted Tanzanite jewelry. If you are feeling lucky, try your fortune on the slots or tables in the casino.
Catch the early-morning auction at Kivukoni Fish Market, and head to Coco Beach to stroll along the long stretch of sand, dotted with food stalls and coconut stands. Take a 30-minute ferry ride to idyllic, uninhabited Bongoyo Island, where you can swim, snorkel, and spot dolphins, all before feasting on freshly grilled fish at a beach shack. You can also take a day trip to Zanzibar and explore the island’s Stone Town, recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Location
Overlooking the Indian Ocean in a quiet neighborhood, Hotel Sea Cliff is one of the most sought-after spots in the city. Next door is Sea Cliff Village, a shopping center with a supermarket, a currency exchange, a pharmacy, and several casual eateries. Coco Beach is less than a 10-minute drive from the hotel, while the Kivukoni Waterfront is 20 minutes away.
Address
10 Toure Drive, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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This is home! Very captivating.
Fri Aug 15 2025 11:23:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by AndrewC6176
This is home! This is home! This is home! Very friendly and honest and also innovative This is home! This is home! This is home! I feel so good This is home! This is home! This is home!
The wonderful Sea Cliff in Dar
Fri Aug 15 2025 03:46:11 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by sadhnap2014
Wow! Sea Cliff is a ‘must stay in Dar es Salaam TZ . Smiling faces. Every thing from rooms to food is top class. What a view of the Indian Ocean. This place place will never disappoint anyone
Excellent service
Thu Jul 31 2025 11:57:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Anna S
We are extremely happy with our experience at sea cliff Daresalaam and Zanzibar. Staff is professional, courteous, kind and friendly. Check out was at 11 am but our flight was at 11 pm. The wonderful staff at this hotel-Sea Cliff Dar Es Salam, accommodated us elsewhere in another comfortable room until 6:30 pm at no extra cost!! Above and beyond!! We can’t wait to return every single year, because “ At Sea Cliff Dar es Salaam, you are at home, away from home “!! If you are looking for a great place to stay, you’ll be overwhelmed with joy at Sea Cliff DAR Es Salam, Tanzania.
The Ultimate Experience!
Wed Jul 30 2025 02:19:13 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Brianna Rose M
We came from USA for a family wedding and Rahul & his Staff, Mickdad, Rose, Eric, Frank, Asha, Happiness, Angel, and the girls that are in the Kids Club- Sakina, Esther, and Moana- ALL treat you with the ultimate customer service and care! Our 7-day stay was beyond relaxing because they make sure everything is taken care of! We thoroughly enjoyed the kids club, bikes, mini-golf, catamaran, walking the beach finding starfish and little treasures! The Sand Bank is a MUST!! This place has magical views & we are sad to leave! We WILL be back!! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT MADE US & AND OUR KIDS SMILE!
Amazing sunsets. Beautiful well kept grounds
Tue Jul 29 2025 07:43:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Alistair R
1st and foremost, hats off to all the staff. From the reception, to the restaurant to the poolside lads, the security team by the pier and around the grounds, the staff in leisure centre , the kiddies club ladies. All of the staff were brilliant, i cant stop saying jambo, always greeting with with a smile. They work really really hard. Exceptional hospitality. Food was lovely, the venue amazing for the wedding. Rahul and his team brilliant. Thank you for your service. I hope the team is remunerated well for their tireless work. They make sea cliff, what it is The water used to irrigate at night did have a smell though, but let that not detract from this place. Its amazing
