Aura Suites
Infinity pool and hot tub on the terrace
About this hotel
The terrace here does double duty, with an infinity pool anchoring the daytime and a hot tub taking over once the light fades and live music starts up most evenings. Rooms lean toward longer stays with kitchenettes, dining areas and balconies alongside a work desk and free WiFi. The restaurant runs one of the widest cuisine ranges on this list, African, Indian, seafood, Sichuan, Asian and European, with breakfast options stretching from continental to halal and gluten-free. A paid shuttle covers the ten-kilometre trip to Julius Nyerere International Airport, with free on-site private parking for anyone driving in, and the property holds one of the highest guest ratings among Dar es Salaam's pool hotels.
- Infinity pool and hot tub
- Terrace with live music
- Wide dietary breakfast range
Our take
This suits travellers who want the jacuzzi paired with an infinity pool and an actual evening scene, given the live music and terrace atmosphere, rather than a quiet, tucked-away hot tub. The near-perfect rating reflects a well-run property at this scale, though travellers wanting a formal spa alongside the pool should look toward Colosseum instead.
- ✓Time your hot tub visit for after dark, once the infinity pool's water has cooled and the live music starts on the terrace.
- ✓Try the restaurant's Sichuan or Asian menu at least once, since the cuisine range here is unusually wide for the city.
- ✓Book the shuttle in advance for the ten-kilometre airport transfer, since it runs on a paid, arranged basis rather than on demand.
Why we love it
- Infinity pool paired with a hot tub
- Live music on the terrace
- Unusually wide restaurant menu
- Free on-site private parking
Why guests love itThe terrace here earns its keep across a full day, starting at the infinity pool before the heat builds, moving to the restaurant for a meal from one of the widest menus on this list, then back out for the hot tub once live music picks up in the evening. The kitchenette rooms suit a longer stay well, and the free on-site parking makes arriving with a rental car straightforward. It is a property built around the terrace as much as any single room feature.