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  • 3/5 Romona G. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff are friendly, location is great, however there is room for improvement where accommodation is concerned. They have studio apartments, one to three bedroom apartments, 24/7 room service.
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  • 5/5 Joram Jadwong J. 7 months ago on Google • 145 reviews
    At the heart of Oyster bay, this is a great place that gives one a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The rooms are well maintained, neat and designed. The service is great and one feels like home when here.

  • 3/5 Aicha B. 3 months ago on Google • 91 reviews New
    Clean rooms. Friendly services. The location is so convenient as it’s located just before the traffic gets busy and gives you options to go to town or Masaki which has lots of eating places and shopping.

  • 5/5 Kanwaldeep S. 4 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Located a bit far from the city centre, a. Quite place off the city traffic once you are here. It is beautifully made with only ground and first floor rooms. Food is nice and it offers a bar facility as well. You can dine here. A good size swimming pool to relax. The ambience is quite good, Ample parking space available. Common washrooms are available and very clean and tidy.

  • 2/5 pang k. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    VERY DIRTY MARRIOTT HOTEL but the gym and breakfast were nice. Warning: Dirty towels!!! 2 of us stayed but only 1 towel and we had to ask for extra. Worst part: 1) new towels still had stains?!?!? 2) no change of bedsheets for 5 NIGHTS?!!!? (Btw, the bedsheet also had stains, that’s why we know) 3) first told us we shall be able to upgrade, but next moment be like “unfortunately we are full at the moment” and it wasn’t even full cuz for 5- day mornings, we see how few guests went to the breakfast. Not trying to be demanding but we spent quite some time in the hotel and it was quite empty and our room was next to the reception. Good part: 1 star for breakfast. We enjoyed it a lot and the staff from the restaurant were super nice. 1 star for the gym. So total 2 stars ⭐️⭐️

  • 1/5 shuangzhu z. 11 months ago on Google
    The worst hotel I had ever experienced .the first room with a bad toilet ´so I had to changed the room (which is not the same type I order)the second day the wifi cannot connection,then there was no hot water,so I cannot took shower, than the water just not came even the cold one,and it was not only my room but all hôtel no water (but the restaurant service was good ) (and also I booked the hotel in their website there was no choice for how many people will stay ,we were two ,so when we arrived the reception charged extra money ) and also almost all the room is dark

  • 5/5 Shanaz R. 1 year ago on Google
    We arrived as a group of 7 and had the most amazing experience at Protea Hotel. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. I'd like to thank Fatima, Zam Zam, Kareem, Sadida and Sunam who provided us with the best service and made our stay pleasurable. The facilities are clean and well kept. There is nothing that I can fault at this establishment. After reading many bad reviews, we were skeptical. However, we would definitely return to this hotel in the future and would recommend it to any friends and family who may travel to Dar es Salaam.

  • 5/5 Kamau N. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was really kind and willing to attend any request. Alongside thoughtful amenities and general comfort.

  • 5/5 Mike M. 1 year ago on Google
    “Big, clean room, safe, reasonable gym, Staff is really nice and helpful. Wholesome Breakfadt and food is great too

  • 5/5 Naija W. 1 year ago on Google
    In the hospitality business, you can easily spot a professional and committed team from a mile away. Sunam and the team here were exceptional. The rooms were great, the environment peaceful and clean, the food was lovely and service was top-notch. I’m glad I stayed here, and will definitely be back. After staying in this hotel, I would wish to ask the GoogleMaps team to make 2 small additions to this app. First, there needs to be an easy way to show that a 5-star rating is not sufficient to describe some levels of service. Second, there needs to be a way to put comments on the reviews of others to show that some old complaints are no longer the case. My experience was super satisfactory, and I’d totally recommend this place to anyone visiting Dar es Salaam.

  • 5/5 Leroy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning hotel in Dar Es Salaam. Stayed for four days whilst hiring two conference rooms for a hosted event. Staff at the hotel were so helpful with support for the event and also with my stay after the event. There is plenty to see in the local area and Zanzibar is not far if you have a day or two to explore. Good food, quiet and relaxing atmosphere and great value for money. Looking forward to visiting again

  • 5/5 Sunder N. 1 year ago on Google
    It was an awesome experience. My stay was very comfortable, the room was cosy , the food was great, and the service was excellent. I am definitely going to stay with them again, on my next visit to Dar.

  • 5/5 Sachin M. 1 year ago on Google
    A really amazing hotel. Very clean and hotel staff are friendly and welcoming! Would highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Adedamola J. 10 months ago on Google
    Rooms are spacious and clean. The staff are very friendly and always helpful. I enjoyed my stay. The breakfast buffet could be more accommodating especially for choosy eaters like myself .

  • 4/5 Anna-Kaisa A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and safe hotell. Very good service at the reception. Big rooms with air conditioning, even a little kitchen. The shower was not very luxurious. Hotell restaurant service was quite slow.. But the breakfast was very nice with frech fruits. Nice pool fot a little swim.

  • 5/5 Gabriel A. 4 months ago on Google
    Nice meeting venue with quality facilities, nice service and customer care from the main gate, very nice buffet with all variety of food, very cool environment. I recommend

  • 5/5 Hassen U. 6 months ago on Google
    I stayed for three days two nights (solo), and their service was amazing from the airport pick up driver Abbas really gave me a warm welcome to Tanzania and then Getrude Goodwill. She is a valuable asset to this hotel and to me. she really welcomed me to the hotel and to my room and the reception staff were truly wonderful. I communicated to Getrude from Whatsapp when I was in Malawi and she really was informative and she gave me all the details for whatever questions was asked so I was able to come fully prepared to Tanzania as it was my first time coming to Tanzania. The entire staff were really really helpful and welcoming and they really give us a positive vibe of how Tanzania is and how their people are and how they treat us and they are amazing services. Their food was delicious and well made, it’s a very peaceful environment and I stayed in the loft suite. Overall, the service was excellent and I would highly recommend anyone coming to Tanzania to stay in this hotel for as long as you wish because they would provide you a beautiful experience and excellent service from them and special. Thanks to the staff of Protea Hotel oyster bay,and special thanks to Getrude Goodwill, a real gem of a woman.

  • 3/5 champcrick 5 months ago on Google
    Property is old Fitting and Fixtures are falling apart Gym equipment is old and broken Breakfast is good, only a few menu items get changed every time( there is no monitoring if it needs a refill) The staff is supportive, caring and hospitable

  • 5/5 AYSF 6 months ago on Google
    That's the 4th hotel to try in DAR Location is ideal between masaki restaurants , attractions, and the city Rooms and very clean and staff is well trained Breakfast and the restaurant is ok

  • 5/5 Rakesh R. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    One of the best places to stay in Oyster Bay. The staff members are very friendly and assists wherever they can. The food quality is good and options have increased considerably in the last one year. I have stayed that for about 5 times in the last one year - once for more than a month and then for shorter periods of about a week or so. The experience becomes better every time. Kudos to Suman (Manager) who personally interacts with most of the guests and tries his best to make everyone comfortable.

  • 5/5 r41nm4k3r _. 2 years ago on Google
    I travel to Dar Es Salam very frequently for business. Protea Hotel at Oyster Bay is my top choice when it comes to stay. This place is aptly located near to commerical office area (20 minutes drive) and at the same time very near to the beach (10 minutes drive). The rooms are very spacious, comfortable & equipped for short as well as long stays. The facility has swimming pool & health center as well, though I didn't use any of them during my stay. The staff at the reception is very supportive and the check-in/check-out are super smooth. The breakfast buffet has a lot of variety and the chef and F&B team helped me to get my other meals customized to my choice, which is very helpful for business travellers looking to have light and not very indulgent meals. I would recommend both leisure & business travellers to try out this hotel in upcoming trips. Best, Ritish Nagpal

  • 3/5 Aliakbar M. 2 years ago on Google
    The loft room are really spacious. The double height makes for a great experience. Their breakfast has all those essential things to please a decent breakfast spread.

  • 1/5 Abigail S. 2 years ago on Google
    Honestly it looks nothing like the pictures and grossly over priced. The rooms are outdated, the towels old, the pool is dirty etc. The breakfast was the only good thing. The staff were nice though they kept opening the door without knocking first.

  • 5/5 Jerome S. 2 years ago on Google
    An absolute gem of a hotel. Service excellence from the hotel manager down. You are greeted by one of the friendliest receptionists and everyone of the staff members are unrivaled in their willingness to provide you with a memorable stay.

  • 3/5 Simon W. 2 years ago on Google
    Was very disappointed in the food. It is not the cheapest hotel and I have visited here many times. This time around, food seemed to lack any quality. Hopefully they pick it up a notch for what they charge. Still a good spot, stable Wi-Fi and very pleasant environment

  • 5/5 wilkinson g. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent hotel and beautiful grounds. Delicious food and hats off to courteous staff 😍

  • 4/5 Mukesh M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's good hotel to spend quality time.. Super welcoming staff.. Good ambiance

  • 1/5 ellen m. 2 years ago on Google
    Very simple place

  • 4/5 Martin 1 year ago on Google
    rooms were clean but you could see their age, what’s fine to us. Best was the really friendly and helpful staff. Thanks a lot to all the nice people there. They make the stay special

  • 5/5 Mark R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, the rooms were clean, the staff very friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Dominic M. 1 year ago on Google
    On the way to the hotel i forgot my phone in a taxi that we took from the small terminal 1 (for local flights) to the hotel. When I realized this the manager and his team were tremendously committed to helping me refund it. The checked the security footage and made many calls to find out who my taxi driver was (which wasn't easy, because they usually only have guest from terminal 3 for international flights.) While they were taking care of things i could go off to dinner and when i got back my phone was waiting for me at the reception!! I honestly did not have much hope, so a big thanks to the taxi driver and the hotel staff! Furthermore the accomodation was also really nice, everything was clean, the air-conditioning and the warm water were great after 2 weeks on the island!

  • 1/5 enko Z. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s not worth the price. The shower place is not comfortable. The room is not clean. The breakfast is horrible. Not deserve $150 for two person’s one night accommodation.

  • 4/5 Maxim D. 2 years ago on Google
    Good location, neat rooms, air conditioners in good condition, they hardly ever cleaned, the breakfasts are the same type, the service is normal, the staff is very friendly and always ready to help.

  • 2/5 Luke M. 1 year ago on Google
    Room 21 smells like an ashtray , bathroom light not working and when I showered it flooded into the bedroom. After a long day traveling this was not great experience.

  • 4/5 irene faith L. 1 year ago on Google
    It's not bad, but the hotel needs a lot of changes.

  • 5/5 Emmanuel O. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool and silent place for private meetings and any alike . T

  • 4/5 Rolando R. 1 year ago on Google
    They can do better with the food options, but is fine for the business traveler

  • 4/5 Akie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location. Not sure if I am a big fan of Loft Apartments as a hotel room, I was caught off guard but I'll look for a Studio or One-Bedroom Apartment the next time. Appreciate the great breakfast, gym and staff!

  • 4/5 Hrvoje S. 2 years ago on Google
    this hotel is on a good location, easy to get from main traffic routes in Dar. it offers suit based rooms so it is good for people looking to stay for longer time. inside beach area is nice. beware of crows stealing your food at breakfast and ask for a room on the opposite side of church/evant center since it gets very loud. staff is very friendly.


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