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CBD Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pizza
Lobby sitting area
View from room
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Single Room - smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Nkurumah Street, Dar-es-salaam, Dar es Salaam, DAE, 02585

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Alcove @ Sea Cl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Forodhani - ‬15 min walk

About this property

CBD Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Mchafukoge
Take advantage of an airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace at CBD Hotel. Treat yourself to reflexology, a body treatment or a hot stone massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and pizza. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and free newspapers
  • Concierge services, a porter/bellboy and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, English, Filipino, Hindi, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Maasai Barista
  • Mumbai Spices

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 12 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Colosseum
Best Western Plus Colosseum Dar Es Salaam
Best Western CBD Hotel Dar es Salaam
Best Western Plus Colosseum Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Best Western CBD Dar es Salaam
Best Western CBD
CBD Hotel Hotel
Best Western CBD Hotel
CBD Hotel Dar es Salaam
CBD Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does CBD Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at CBD Hotel?

As of 28 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CBD Hotel on 12 July 2025 start from AU$140.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is CBD Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at CBD Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at CBD Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at CBD Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does CBD Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is CBD Hotel located?

Located in Mchafukoge, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Uhuru Monument and Le Grande Casino. St Joseph's Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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CBD Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 286 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The restaurant menu
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great hotel, amazing food and an extensive choice. The staff were exceptionally friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The hotel was clean and well appointed, staff friendly and obliging, as well as multilingual. Food in the ground floor Indian style restaurant excellent. Exceptional value for money. What’s not to like?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

It is a good hotel clean nice friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Nice hotel looks dirty from the outside due to construction but inside nice and nice staff as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Amazing hotel with good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Took me a bit to figure out hot water, but it was then reliable. Restaurant at hotel served delicious food (Indian). Staff was accommodating when I had made a mistake in my reservation. Road construction on the street made transportation a bit tricky but was able to manage.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Great staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

It was good. All amenities such as AC etc worked efficiently. Problem with TV was resolved speedily by maintenance staff. Facilities might be improved with in room refrigerators and there was no room service menu in my room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent services
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Nice for when doing business in town and want to be close of the airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Great hotel overall, I did have some electrical problems, but the staff were very kind and helpful. The restaurant is also great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

It was pretty good hotel with fair rates. Good place for visiting 4-5 days in Dar Es Salam
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

All you need for a short business trip. Very friendly staff. Would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Best close near Kariakoo and Posta shopping centers.Also easy to catch transport to Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

The staff was Marvellous, kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

check in and staff were very attentive, regardless of the very poor road conditions outside. Breakfast was over the top good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Comfortable rooms, friendly staff, great restaurant. Decor is dated but totally fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10

Poorly lit bathroom. Curtains do not close properly. Forgot to give me towels and soap. Rickety furniture. Distorted or no pucture, only sound, on TV. Patchy wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stop for an overnight in Dar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

The Hotel is good and very close to Kariakoo,and Manazi mmoja shopping centre.Also it easy to catch transport to airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

It is not far from the airport, thus location is good for short tranzit between flights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

We felt this hotel was a great value. For a modest price the hotel was clean, safe, and staffed with a very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely use this hotel again on our next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023