A contemporary Marriott-family hotel in Dar es Salaam, the practical gateway between international flights and Tanzania's safari circuits.
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Overview
Clean Lines, Coastal City
Element brings a bright, minimalist design sensibility to Tanzania's largest city, a world away from canvas and thatch.
Element by Marriott sits in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city and main international gateway, offering a crisp, contemporary alternative to the safari lodges further inland. Rooms favour natural light, clean lines and practical, well-equipped layouts, with the brand's usual emphasis on wellness and sustainable design. For travellers connecting between an international flight and an onward journey to the Serengeti, Zanzibar or the northern safari circuit, it offers a comfortable, low-fuss overnight stop in the city.
150+
Rooms & Suites
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Rooftop Pool
20 min
To Julius Nyerere Airport
1
Fitness Centre
Suites
Bright, Practical Rooms
Contemporary rooms designed around natural light and functional comfort.
Studio Suite — Element Dar es Salaam
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Studio & King RoomsA range of bright, well-equipped rooms with kitchenettes in selected categories.
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Rooftop PoolA rooftop pool deck for relaxing between flights or before an onward safari transfer.
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Wellness FocusThe Element brand's signature emphasis on fitness facilities and natural materials.
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Efficient Business FacilitiesMeeting space and reliable connectivity for guests combining travel with work.
Experiences
Dar es Salaam, Briefly
A practical, comfortable stop for guests transiting through Tanzania's largest city.
Arrival
Airport Proximity
A short transfer from Julius Nyerere International Airport, easing long-haul arrivals.
Wellness
Rooftop Pool & Gym
A rooftop pool and fitness centre for guests with a night to spare in the city.
City
Coastal City Access
Easy access to Dar es Salaam's harbour front and city sights for those extending their stay.
Dining
Easy, All-Day Dining
Straightforward, well-executed dining suited to travellers passing through.
01The main all-day restaurant
02A rooftop bar for evening drinks
03Grab-and-go options for early transfers
04In-room dining available on request
Rooftop Bar — Element Dar es Salaam
Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tanzania's largest city and principal international gateway on the Indian Ocean coast.
Located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's main international gateway city.
A short 20-minute transfer from Julius Nyerere International Airport.
A practical stop before onward flights to the Serengeti, Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro.
Close to the city's harbour front and business district.
Fly
A short 20-minute transfer from Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Drive
Easily reached by road from anywhere in central Dar es Salaam.
Arrive
Check-in from 14:00, with express options for late international arrivals.
City Gateway
A Comfortable Stop in Transit
The practical choice for connecting between international flights and Tanzania's safari circuits.