Dhow House Bagamoyo

A Three-Storey One-Bedroom Villa with Rooftop Terrace in Old Town 

Dhow House is a distinctive three-storey private villa in the heart of Bagamoyo Old Town one of the most unique places to stay on Tanzania's coast. Named after the traditional wooden sailing vessels that have connected this coastline for centuries, Dhow House offers a rare combination of vertical living, authentic Swahili character, and elevated views over the historic town. If you are looking for a romantic getaway from Dar es Salaam, a quiet solo retreat, or an inspiring space to write and work remotely, this is the property.

Layout

Dhow House is arranged across three storeys, creating a genuine sense of separation between cooking, sleeping, and living. The ground floor opens through a private courtyard into a fully equipped modern kitchen with a stove, oven, fridge-freezer, and tea and coffee facilities for everything you need for comfortable self-catering during a short or extended stay. The first floor is a peaceful, private bedroom with a comfortable queen-sized bed, ceiling fan, mosquito netting, desk, wardrobe space, and expansive windows that open onto garden views and fresh coastal breezes. A shower, toilet, and basin sit just off the corridor. The second floor is the highlight a bright, open-air rooftop lounge and private terrace with panoramic views over Bagamoyo Old Town. This is where you will have sunset drinks, morning yoga, outdoor dinners, or simply sit and watch the town move below.

First-Floor Bedroom with Garden Views

Elevated above the garden for maximum peace and privacy, the bedroom captures natural light and coastal breezes through large outward-opening windows. A queen bed, ceiling fan inside mosquito netting, desk, and generous wardrobe space make the room equally suited to a restful holiday or a productive working week. The adjacent bathroom includes a walk-in shower and sink.

The Rooftop — Sunset Views Over Bagamoyo Old Town  

The second-floor rooftop lounge is what sets Dhow House apart from any other one-bedroom stay in Bagamoyo. An open-air elevated space with seating, it is perfect for sunrise views, outdoor dining, morning meditation, or working in the coastal breeze with a view you will not find at any hotel in town. Combined with the private courtyard garden below, Dhow House gives you a rare vertical living experience ground-level tranquillity and rooftop openness in a compact, intimate package.