Mediterraneo Boutique Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want a quiet beachfront stay in Dar es Salaam at a price well under the city median. Skip it if you need to be near the city centre sights, which are more than 10 km away.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Couples and travellers who want to rest by the sea between work or onward travel are the natural fit. The property lists beachfront access, a spa, a pool, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, free parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Anyone planning to spend most days in the city centre should think again. The museum, cathedral and monument are all more than two hours away on foot, so each trip in means a ride.
Location and getting around
The address is Kawe Beach, in the Mbezi area, and the location score is 8.7. Guests describe a quiet beachfront setting with gardens and direct ocean views.
The National Museum of Tanzania is about 10.8 km away, the Askari Monument about 10.9 km and St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam, about 11.1 km. Each is around 135 to 139 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on a taxi or public transport.
What guests say
The score is 8.4 out of 10 from 978 reviews. Guests most often mention the peaceful beachfront location and a friendly, attentive team who make them feel welcome.
Breakfast gets mixed comments. The buffet is called tasty, with fresh fruit, but some guests find the selection limited and repetitive over several days. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms were not assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other Dar es Salaam picks
The reference price was €102.08 per night, about €204 for two nights for 2 adults in one room. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That was 26% below the sample median of €138.56. Seascape Hotel, our Budget pick, cost €66.74 with a score of 8.1 and 4 stars. Johari Rotana, our 5-star Luxury pick, scored 8.6 for €194.30. This hotel sits between them on price and rating, with the beachfront setting as its main draw.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible properties in Dar es Salaam. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and price, so it is not necessarily the cheapest. This hotel tied for sixth of thirteen on score.
What lifted it was the combination: nearly a thousand reviews, a beachfront location with a spa and pool, and a price about a quarter below the median.
Before you book
Breakfast is listed as a buffet. Whether it is included in your rate has not been confirmed, so check the rate details.
Ask about spa and pool opening times and fees, confirm cancellation terms, and plan how you will get into the city if you have meetings or sightseeing there.
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Is Mediterraneo Boutique Hotel on the beach?
Yes. Beachfront is listed by the property, the address is Kawe Beach, and guests mention direct ocean views.
How far is it from the city centre sights?
The National Museum of Tanzania is about 10.8 km away, over two hours on foot. Use a taxi or public transport.
Is breakfast good?
Guests call the buffet tasty with fresh fruit, but some find it limited and repetitive. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Does it have a pool and spa?
Both are listed by the property. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.
What does it cost?
The reference price was €102.08 a night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.