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The Oyster Bay Hotel

Tourre Drive, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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The Oyster Bay Hotel
Ranked #2 of 61 hotels in Dar es Salaam
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012 via mobile
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After travelling through Tanzania this really was a treat, we only wish we could have stayed longer!! The service is genuinely warm and everything you need is there. The gardens and pool were very relaxing and the food great. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the dinner party style lunch and evening meal. The only slight negative is the time... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
2
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The welcome was warm and friendly, personalised by the lovely manageress who went out of her way to make sure we had all we needed. On our second night, and her night off, she took us to the Slipway for a sundowner next to the water - a memorable experience where she introduced us to the local Konyagi gin and... More

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Cape Town, South Africa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Wonderful airport collection service, wonderful comfortable rooms, stunningly good and fresh meals and welcoming warm hospitality/hosting. Could not ask for much more. Make sure you have their fresh juice and marmite on toast before any early morning airport departure!

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at BehoBeho in the Selous for 3 days at the end of our Safari, then, through the happy circumstance of meeting the owner of both hotels, we spent a lovely afternoon and evening at the Oyster Bay, before catching our plane home. Oyster Bay is comfortable and elegant, and the "light supper" of lobster salad was delicious. We... More

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Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

We just returned from safari in Tanzania and stayed at Oyster Bay at the beginning and end of our trip. Could not have asked for a more wonderful place to stay ! From meeting us very late at the airport, to lobster salad waiting for us when we arrived, this was a place to remember. Maretha and her staff arranged... More

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Cornwall England
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

We spent two wonderful nights here at the start of our holiday in Tanzania. Whisked from the airport in our air conditioned car to the amazing Oyster Bay. Maretha and her staff made us feel so welcome and we instantly felt at home. We had requested twin beds and our room/suite was beautifully presented with our twin beds, a sitting... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2011 via mobile
3
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I stayed at this awesome boutique hotel when I was visiting Tanzania with my friend for our birthday celebration! Out of all beautiful things that we experienced here at this hotel, The Manager Marietta was outstanding. What a gracious host! The hotel is an interior designer's dream and the rooms are comfortable and spacious. The meals were carefully selected and... More

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Should you find yourself wondering where to stay for a couple of days in Dar es Salaam, then you should definitely check out the Oyster Bay Hotel. What was once a former maternity home has been transformed into the ultimate chic boutique hotel. Fabulous bedroom suites with massively generous bathrooms and really interesting artwork everywhere, this is a great place... More

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Nairobi
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel delivers the best service and the best food in Dar es Salaam. It is like being in an elegant home where your host spoils you rotten. I would recommend anyone to stop over in Dar es Salaam just to stay a night at the Oyster Bay. What a treat!

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New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2010

Never have we felt so welcome. And never have we been so pleasantly surprised by every single aspect of a hotel stay. From the time we drove through the gates to when we reluctantly left the next day, we felt welcomed, pampered and thoroughly taken care of. We had a delightful conversation over dinner with the hotel manager, ate amazing... More

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Tourre Drive, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Price range (per night):* 924 AUD

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