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Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay

Reviews of Oyster Bay

Wildlife sightings and reviews

54 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Oyster Bay and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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Mr D
Devon

"Oyster Bay - Luxury back in Dar"

1 night Arrived 4 Sep 2010
"A perfect way to end a safari.

Very luxurious room and superb food. Greeted with a splendid lunch of lobster salad; then a trip out to try and find some gifts to take home followed by a relaxing swim in the hotel pool. Then another great meal at dinner!

All the staff were most helpful and provided excellent service." See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
A family
Yorkshire

"Oyster Bay review"

0 night Arrived 27 Aug 2010
"Although the transfer to the hotel was horrendous, as we were in rush hour(s) this is an amazing oasis. We could not have asked for a more caring hostess and the food she provided was very very good. Michelin * - should be !!" See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Petersfiel

"Oyster Bay review"

1 night Arrived 26 Feb 2010
"what can we say?

Marita was her wonderful self and the hospitality was second to none.

Thank you for a great evening.!" See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr C & Mr P
BC

"beautiful hotel"

2 nights Arrived 23 Oct 2009
"beautiful minimalist design rooms spectacular ocean front views Marita is an excellent hostess" See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr K & Ms C
Germany

"Oyster Bay review"

2 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2009
"They did not hav room available at the first nicgt but were very apologetic about it and provided another good hotel and foof for the night" See all these reviews: 2n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr K
Channel Islands

"The final retreat"

1 night Arrived 12 Sep 2009
"At the end of any trip you need a place to chill before the long drag home. This is an oasis, with great staff and wonderful food.

Having stayed only a few hours overnight did not do this fine hotel justice. i would have been happy to stay a couple of days." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs T
Lancashire

"Perfect end"

1 night Arrived 1 Aug 2009
"Fantastic in every way. Looks unassuming from the outside but the inside...WOW!

Service was the best we have ever experienced. Nothing was too much trouble and the service was very individual and personable.
Really enjoyed eating with the other guests.

The only down side was that we did not stay here longer." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Esher

"Oyster Bay review"

1 night Arrived 4 Jul 2009
"Amazing contrast to Chole-it took a bit of time to adjust. We were the only guests - we were very well looked after by Dee.

Good attention to detail and very good interior decoration.

Great swimming pool and super food and wine. Convenient for airport." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
riguss
Belgium

"Oyster Bay review"

1 night Arrived 30 May 2009
"An unexpected final present. The hotel is a real "bijou" but the best is Maretha, who manages it with passion and style." See all these reviews: 8n in Mozambique; 5n in Zambia; 1n in Tanzania; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Norfolk

"Oyster Bay review"

2 nights Arrived 25 Feb 2009
"We think that Oyster Bay is undersold. It would make a super relaxing time before facing the rigors of safari camps as well as a place to recover afterwards.

Fantastic location, food, rooms and swimming pool. We found lots to do (visit to fish market, the slipway shopping centre, a super fish restaurant with view over the bay and the disco/restaurant on our last night) especially with the help of Maretha who is first class.

Women will love (but men may not!) the excellent local jewellers and the tanzanite rings!" See all these reviews: 21n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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