Blackwood Boutique Hotel and Apartments
Adults-only pool with full kitchens
About this hotel
The pool here runs adults-only year-round, a rarity among Dar es Salaam's family-oriented hotel pools, paired with a sauna and fitness centre for a quieter wellness routine than the city's larger resorts. Rooms come as a genuine aparthotel setup, with fully equipped kitchens, balconies, bathrobes and private bathrooms alongside a minibar and free WiFi. The restaurant serves African and international cuisine for lunch and dinner, with continental, American and full English breakfast options, and a bar for evenings. The Village Museum sits seven kilometres away and Tanzania National Stadium eleven, with daily housekeeping and a 24-hour front desk covering the practical side of a stay fourteen kilometres from the airport.
- Adults-only outdoor pool
- Apartment-style kitchens
- Sauna and fitness centre
Our take
This suits couples specifically wanting a quiet, adults-only pool without children's pool toys or a splash-zone atmosphere, particularly those staying long enough to make the kitchen worthwhile. The adults-only policy is the clearest differentiator here, though families travelling with kids should book elsewhere on this list, since this property does not accommodate them at the pool.
- ✓Confirm the adults-only policy applies hotel-wide before booking if travelling with any family members, since it is not limited to specific room categories.
- ✓Use the kitchen for at least a few meals, since the balcony and kitchen combination is well suited to a slower pace.
- ✓Book a sauna session in the early evening once the pool empties out for the day.
Why we love it
- Adults-only year-round pool
- Fully equipped apartment kitchens
- Sauna and fitness centre
- Balconies with bathrobes provided
Why guests love itQuiet is the operating word for a stay here: the adults-only pool stays free of splash-zone noise, and the apartment-style kitchens make it easy to eat in rather than plan around restaurant hours. A sauna session before dinner rounds out most days, with the balcony a good spot to eat breakfast without leaving the room. The 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping keep the practical side simple, which leaves more of the stay free for the pool and the kitchen rather than logistics.