Amani Beach Resort

The name 'Amani' itself translates to 'peace,' and Amani Resort at Kutani perfectly embodies this meaning. Located in Dar es Salaam, this resort offers a haven of tranquility and harmony. It serves as the ideal retreat for those seeking respite from the city's hustle and bustle and the pressures of daily life. I recently enjoyed a two-day stay at the resort (December 25th-26th, 2024) with my family. We found the rooms to be spacious and appreciated the option of adding an extra bed for our child at an additional charge. The air conditioning was effective, and the room service was prompt and efficient. The staff were courteous and attentive throughout our stay. A particular highlight was the delicious pizza, which was generously topped with oregano and chili flakes – a rare find in many restaurants within the city. I highly recommend Amani Resort to families seeking a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

This place is truly a hidden gem! The seafront rooms are spacious and offer breathtaking views, plus the beach has crystal clear water. The infinity pool and beach loungers are lovely. However, the restaurant and service staff could use some professional training, as the food was just okay and the staff seemed a bit off. I will definitely return soon. Thank you!

Positives: Location - Privacy / Secluded - nice clean empty beach to walk in mornings and evenings - although didn't manage to find any snorkelling possibility due to low tide rocks (limited activities options & Cliff walk was not possible due to a stray dog around the resort) Large resort but leading to feelings of not much security - in and outs are random Large bungalow style rooms and good AC / facilities in room (lots of sockets, kettle, small fridge, no power cuts, warm water in shower, massive beds) - all bungalows are sea view and no TV! Some "gems" in the staff which great you with a smile and make you feel welcome Monkey visits provided for fun distraction Negatives: Food - not good value for money, quality average (over oily, although announced grilled most were fried) and mis-charged bill - poor options (would recommend to have seasonal and local food than overpriced "western-catered" food) - feel "forced" to think upfront what to order for the next meal and what time. Fresh Juice was made fresh after asking "outside of menu" - thank you! Average housekeeping (no evening mosquito net preparation - up to you to manage!) and mixed attendance at the restaurants (order confusions) No phone in room to call reception (need multiple back-forth to find attendance)

This is a lovely place right on the beach about an hour's drive from Dar city centre, depending on the route (Kinondoni ferry or the new Bridge) and the traffic. There are only 10 rooms, all of which are large and have a private veranda overlooking the sea. The gardens are lovely and you can walk along the beach without any hassle. It is a perfect weekend get-away, but it does get busy at weekends. You have a good chance to see some monkeys and baboons while you are there, and while you are lazing on the beach, you can watch the fishermen and the dows. The place could do with a bit of TLC, but it was immaculately clean, and the manager was at hand, happy to chat and put things right where necessary. A great place to chill!

It is really a nice place, in tranquil surroundings with an astonishing beach. With only 10 villas and no other settlements around you will have a paradise for yourself. Albeit the rooms are a bit dated, they are huge and clean. Hotel grounds and gardens are very well kept. The pool is warm and clean. Food is pleasant. Grilled octopus was of outstanding quality by any highest standards. Very attentive staff. But the true asset of this hotel is its manager – Ashray. I’ve never seen more welcoming and caring person. He can accommodate any request and solve any problem you might have. Thank you, Ashray, we are looking forward to seeing you sometime again!

The hard part about this hotel is the journey. The last mile is a dirt road, but the upside is that there is no traffic, no noise. The property is pretty isolated, but on an amazing beach. The rooms are separate bungalows. It is not luxury, with a few needed fixes that Ashray, the manager and his team are working on, but the attentive service and personalized meals made this trip worthwhile. The first few days we had the property to ourselves, except for a few zealous monkeys that would come around the pool and breakfast. We enjoyed the pool next to the beach and the serenity this place provided. Our only issue was the airport taxi driver who insisted on showing up although we canceled our return trip via Ashray. I would advise not catching any taxi from the airport since they colluded and printed a pricesheet showing quadruple the normal taxi prices. Thanks Ashray for dealing with this and for a wonderful, personalized stay.