Dar es Salaam is sadly lacking in small luxury hotels so Alexander’s Hotel along with {Oyster Bay Hotel} is filling a niche nicely. Alexander's is an relatively new, privately owned boutique Hotel. It is located in the residential area of Msasani peninsular, close to the yacht club, and provides its guests with a comfortable 'home from home' atmosphere, whilst being perfectly placed for easy access to the city center.
Your hosts are great characters and will do all they can to make your stay comfortable. The guest rooms are cool and spacious and are all located around the pool.
There is a first class restaurant where the emphasis is on seafood which is readily available fresh from the the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a meal with a bottle of wine from the cellar, or kick back and relax at rooftop bar with its great views of Msasani Bay.
Alexander’s Hotel is very reasonably priced and a great alternative to the larger {Southern Sun Hotel} or the more expensive {Oyster Bay Hotel}.
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