Top Suites Hotel in Dar es Salaam with Premium Amenities

When choosing a hotel for a stay in Dar es Salaam, the quality and range of amenities on offer directly shapes the daily experience. The difference between a property with a gym, rooftop restaurant, pool, jogging track, and full-service suite and one with a standard room and a café is the difference between a trip that energises and one that merely gets you through.

Aura Suites, at 108/1 Morogoro Road, is Dar es Salaam's most comprehensively equipped all-suite hotel. Here is a full breakdown of every major amenity — what it is, what it delivers, and why it matters. 

Kinaya, Rooftop Restaurant and Bar (16th Floor)

Kinaya is the crown amenity of Aura Suites. On the 16th floor, with panoramic views of Dar es Salaam's skyline, Kinaya serves Indian, Continental, Oriental, and African cuisine from a menu built around daily-sourced fresh ingredients from local farms.

The Interactive Show Kitchen lets guests watch their food being prepared. The bar — open throughout the day — serves cocktails, mocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. In the evenings, the combination of views, cuisine, and atmosphere produces a dining experience genuinely unlike anywhere else in the city. Kinaya is available to all hotel guests and can be reserved for private events, corporate dinners, and special occasions. Contact stay@aurasuites.co.tz for event enquiries.

Outdoor Swimming Pool

A large outdoor pool with sundeck chairs and views across the city. Not a plunge pool — a proper, full-size swimming experience suitable for fitness laps, relaxation, and family use. Sunloungers on the deck provide space for reading, sunbathing, and unwinding after a full day.

Fitness Centre

A fully-equipped gym with high-end cardio and weights equipment, serviced by expert trainers. For business guests on long assignments and wellness-focused travellers, the ability to maintain a consistent training routine without leaving the property is one of the most valued practical amenities in Dar es Salaam's premium hotel market.

500-Metre Jogging Track

One of the most distinctive and unusual amenities at any city hotel in East Africa — a 500-metre jogging track runs through landscaped greenery within the Aura Suites premises. For guests who prefer running to gym training, or who simply want a morning walk in a clean, green environment before a day of city meetings, this facility is exceptional.

Kids' Play Area

A dedicated, supervised play area for children. This is a consistently highlighted amenity by family guests — the ability to give children their own active space while parents use the pool, gym, or restaurant is meaningful, and it's something the majority of business hotels in Dar es Salaam simply don't provide.

Multi-Level CCTV-Monitored Parking

Secure, covered, multi-storey parking with CCTV monitoring throughout. For guests arriving by car, renting a vehicle, or with drivers, this provides genuine security assurance for vehicles during the stay.

Vijana Mall and Multiplex

Vijana Mall and its associated multiplex are easily accessible from Aura Suites — providing shopping, retail, dining, and entertainment options beyond the hotel itself. For long-stay guests particularly, proximity to a shopping centre reduces the logistical complexity of sourcing supplies, personal care products, and other necessities.

Guided City Tours

Aura Suites offers guided city tour services, enabling guests to explore Dar es Salaam's CBD, harbour, markets, cultural sites, and commercial districts with experienced local guides. This is particularly useful for first-time visitors to Tanzania who need to orientate quickly.

In-Suite Amenities (All Suites)

Beyond shared facilities, every suite includes:

FAQs

Does Aura Suites have a rooftop restaurant? 

Yes, Kinaya on the 16th floor is a multicuisine rooftop restaurant and bar with panoramic city views, open to all hotel guests.

Is the pool at Aura Suites open to all guests? 

Yes, the outdoor pool is available to all guests staying at the property.

Does Aura Suites have parking? 

Yes, multi-level, CCTV-monitored secure parking is available for guests.

Is breakfast included at Aura Suites? 

Yes, complimentary breakfast is included with all suite bookings.

Can I use Kinaya for a private corporate event?

Yes, contact stay@aurasuites.co.tz or call +255 746 941 286 to discuss event bookings at Kinaya.