Dar es Salaam Hotel Real Photos Review: Honest Insights & Why We Don’t Recommend It

Delta Hotels Dar es Salaam, a Marriott-affiliated property, initially caught my attention with its prime peninsula location and promising recent renovation. Sadly, my stay fell far short of expectations – a classic case of looks being deceiving [awkward smile].

The check-in experience set the tone for our disappointing stay. The Black woman assisting us greeted us with eye rolls and a frosty tone that could rival a winter breeze. Only after catching my sharp glare (clearly telegraphing my irritation) did she stop the eye gymnastics – though she still refused to make proper eye contact, preferring to scan the surroundings while speaking [facepalm]. This wasn’t just poor service; it was outright disrespectful [smile].

We’d specifically booked a Deluxe Sea View Room, only to be “upgraded” to a second-floor disappointment. With the lobby and function rooms directly below, our room vibrated with noise – and the promised ocean view? More like a depressing panorama of buildings and a crumbling road [angry]. The reality bore zero resemblance to those glossy official photos.

After some persistent negotiations, we were relocated to the third floor – slightly better, but still underwhelming. At that point, my energy for arguments had evaporated [side-eye]. The entire experience left me feeling deliberately undervalued [smile].

Location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Great spot, but that’s about it)
Service: ⭐️ (If eye rolls earned points, they’d score higher)
Cleanliness: ⭐️⭐️ (New renovation? More like quick cosmetic fixes – don’t inspect too closely 👀)
Shower: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (The lone bright spot in this sea of disappointment)

Pro tip: If you’re craving genuine hospitality and accurate room descriptions, you might want to cast your net wider when booking in Dar es Salaam. This Marriott property seems to have forgotten the meaning of its own brand standards.