Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant

Wonderful staff and experience. Khadija was really exceptional. Lovely to be by the sea and nice garden environment .Would highly recommend

We always stay here after our annual volunteering visit to the Southern Highlands in Tanzania. In our opinion it is the best hotel in Dar es Salaam. The environs are full of lush tropical vegetation and the birdsong and scents are magical.
The rooms are all on ground level with a comfortable seating area outside. They are large with a huge comfortable bed and air conditioning and fans. The bathroom is large with a walk in powerful shower.
The reception staff are friendly, welcoming and do anything to assist. The bar and waiting on staff are attentive, friendly and helpful and our waiter last night, Edward, was one of the best. The menu is extensive and the food freshly cooked and beautifully presented in the restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean with the gentle sound of rolling waves. In the morning you can see the fishermen with their nets and boats getting today’s catch.
The swimming pool is warmed by the sun and the spa has expert beauticians and a good menu of treatments.
There is plenty of parking and willing hands to assist with luggage.
We just love to relax here for a few days on our way back home and thoroughly recommend Mediterraneo.

Just an EPIC stay at the mediterraneo. The value was superb! A lovely spot right in the city- very conveniently located to my friends home. Very safe and quiet, the food was exceptional and the pool is great, right on the beach! An oasis in Dar!!

Lovely beachside location with pool. I swam in the Indian Ocean every day. Good food and friendly staff

This review is for two separate visits, before and after the safari. On both times we had the same room, number 2 in the garden and it was nice and quiet. We liked the green/blue colour scheme of the room. The bed was big and cozy with mosquito net, mattress firm enough. Air conditioning very efficient and there was also a fan in the ceiling. There is a wardrobe and also a small fridge to cool your drinks. Bathroom is quite big with nice shower, always hot water available.

Hotel has a beautiful garden and if you like birds, you might find some lovely sunbirds, bee-eaters and other beautiful species. These is well kept swimming pool area too, we loved the big sunbeds to have an afternoon nap in the shade.

The restaurant is nice with friendly service. But if it´s full, sometimes it takes a long time to get food. All the food was good, except the pizzas I suspect to be from the freezer. Sometimes they didn’t have some items like tonic water, but this is a norm in Africa I guess. And the morning we were supposed to start our safari, we went to the breakfast at 7 AM but they weren’t ready even at 7.30 so off we went.

Special mention to Micah at the reception, she is exceptionally friendly and efficient when I contacted the hotel beforehand and also on the spot.

I wouldn’t hesitate to book here again.

Review posted: 4 weeks ago
Huge disappointment
Personal message to the management of this hotel and to all Europeans who might consider staying here: a hotel that calls itself three stars but is actually a -3! Seriously, who are they kidding? I tested three different rooms in three days. In the first one, I stayed 10 minutes; the safe was open and had no batteries, so it was unusable. The second room was full of problems: faulty light bulbs, poor cleanliness, rusty faucets, a drain plug that wouldn't lift, a bathtub that was too high to step over and had no grab bar for elderly people. Not to mention the mold at the bottom of the BLACK curtain... and that's not all. I'll post the photos. The third room was the one I was given before leaving, costing $60, and like all the others, it was incredibly ugly: chipped paint, a rusty shower, and a curtain that clung to you and didn't reach the floor… so the shower was flooded… everywhere. The shampoo and soap bottles were upside down, so you couldn't tell which was the right one… and the lids were filthy. Rust was everywhere. Stains were everywhere. That was the only positive thing. Period. Perhaps a slightly more positive point was the air conditioning, which worked when the power wasn't cut off four times in one evening. I'll never set foot in that place again. And I forgot to mention the restaurant, which is supposedly Italian, but the meat wasn't even fresh in the spaghetti bolognese. You have to wonder if they even have a walk-in refrigerator, and if it even works! Way too much cheese in every dish. The only decent thing was a chicken and noodle soup that came out of a can, and at least I didn't get sick. The lampposts above your head are covered in cobwebs, and to top it off, the cobwebs are there too, waiting to fall into your plate. At the pool, many crows nest in the trees, which is great for environmentalists, but when they spray your hair and legs with their droppings twice a day, it's not so funny. The breakfast is completely inadequate; $15 for a breakfast of this quality is highway robbery. One positive point is the little lady who cleans your rooms and still manages to smile. In short, a hotel to quickly forget on the long list of hotels I've stayed in worldwide. And yet, even in Africa, it's possible to do better with less money. Wake up, ladies and gentlemen of management, and see your rooms for yourselves; perhaps you'll understand better. TIA!! And to top it all off, the bath towels are kitchen towels, and the pool towels are dirty and tiny. I saw it, I tried it, but I will NEVER return. Your photos on Booking.com do not reflect reality. My rooms were 39, 35, and 36.
Date of visit: October 2025
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A fantastic experience.
It was my second time after 10 years but it was an even better experience.
The location is one of the best in Daresalaam and I enjoyed the sunrise over the beach in the morning as fishermen set out to sea. The entrance is very accessible, you can easily get a taxi or Tuk Tuk . Safe neighborhood with Mikocheni Plaza and Mlimani city mall close by.

I stayed in room 22, which was cleaned very well, I didn’t get the housekeepers name but she was amazing.
Maintenance is very good overall but the showerhead was a little rusty.
Breakfast was set in a fabulous setting, delicious but not very many options. Still great.
Drinks are reasonably priced and there’s a very pleasant vibe in the entire compound.
The icing on the cake are the staff. I have never encountered such friendly staff in Dar es Salaam, from Saning’o the Maasai who welcome you to the waiters, barmen, cleaners. Special mention to Lucy at the restaurant, very professional with a welcoming smile.
Eve at the reception was excellent and made us feel very welcome.
Micah is the absolute star of the show, and the reason we booked this hotel in the first place. She handled our enquiry & booking efficiently and was helpful throughout our stay, an amazing personality and a huge asset to this hotel.
We had a peaceful stay during the election period and Micah arranged for us and other guests safe transportation to the airport. We did not encounter any protests.

This hotel is 10/ 10

Thank you very much and looking forward to my third visit!

We had a lovely stay at the Mediteraneo. The staff is really nice, the rooms are clean and the hotel is right next to the beach with amazing views and ambience. The restaurant is relatively pricey but still a good value for foreign tourists.

Didn’t like the pay upfront policy

Great vibe at the pool and restaurant with a lovely artist singing. Had an amazing massage and loved the relaxation. The beach, unfortunately, is filled with trash and tons of jellyfish...But I still enjoyed a long walk.

I would definitely recommend staying for a few days of R&R.

Such a nice hotel! The property is beautiful and quiet, and the staff is very helpful and kind. 10/10!

Did not like the food. Some things were either over cooked or under cooked. Food was bland.

Really amazing hotel, great food, pool and view! The staff was very attentive. The room was large and spacious. It had the best bathroom of all the places we stayed. Only downside was them not being able to accommodate our need for an extra bed or baby crib.

Upon arrival you're greeted with lush greenery that is immediately calming. I arrived early and was able to keep my luggage on the property until check-in. Overall, the grounds are immaculately kept and the service is nice. The room was spacious and clean. I liked that there is a fan and AC. I did not use the patio but it was covered with comfy pillows if you wanted to lay out and read or nap during your stay. The only con is that the bathroom showerhead was filled with grime that I cleaned off and informed the front desk about. You may have to flush the toilet twice. I'd stay again and try the restaurant.

The reception, cleaning and waiters were exceptional. The owners would be well to greet customers and at least interact in passing. Toilet wasn't functioning upon arrival but was fixed by the next morning. Breakfast could be improved. Room was pleasant and comfortable.

Most staff were very kind and helpful, some seemed disinterested in their job. The breakfast could use a refresh with a few more options for vegan and gluten free guests. Hot water was not working most times and when it was it was scalding hot. Safe also not working and despite asking for it to be fixed, it never was repaired during our 3 night stay.

Thank you to mama Amina for this excellent massage and facial treatment of today. I have tried many places in Dar but thanks to her this place is the best spa for my skin care and relaxation. I really recommend. Thank you again and I will visit again!

Friendly staff, nice rooms and such a cozy and spiritual lounge area right by the 🌊cean. The food is excellent! One of the best massages I’ve had by Amina, again with the sound of the ocean as a background. Deep good massage and stretching included. Extra everything 😍

Lovely quiet and relaxing hotel - just what I needed. The food is really good, the room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely location and great sitting by the sea to eat meals. Also had an amazing massage from Mina - thoroughly recommend!

This small hotel is off the beaten path. The rooms are basic but clean and have everything that we needed.
We arrived late at night and no housekeeping came the next day.
Pool and beach were wonderful as was the breakfast that we had. Great coffee.