The Diplomat Hotel & Conference Center (DHCC) seen from the street

Where decisions that matter are made.

The Diplomat Hotels & Conference Centre (DHCC) is a professional conference and hospitality destination strategically located along the Nairobi–Namanga Highway in Sakina, Arusha—approximately 10 minutes drive from the Clock Tower and just 2 minutes from Arusha Airport.

Who we are

Planning a conference or workshop in Arusha?

Designed for conferences, workshops, corporate meetings, trainings, seminars, and special events, DHCC offers premium and professionally equipped venues for events of every scale, complemented by quality hospitality and convenient on-site services.

Welcome to The Diplomat Hotels & Conference Centre (DHCC) — where great meetings, meaningful connections, and important decisions come together.

300: Delegates in the main hall
5: Conference halls
4: Room types
1: Quotation for your requirements

Why DHCC?

Why organisations choose DHCC?

One Venue. One Team. One Invoice.

Ten reasons organisations hold their conferences, trainings and corporate events here.

Versatile event facilities

Suitable for conferences, seminars, workshops, training programmes, meetings and corporate gatherings.
Ideal capacity for medium-sized events

The conference facilities can accommodate medium-sized groups, making the venue suitable for organisations seeking a professional yet manageable event environment.
Convenient on-site accommodation

Delegates, facilitators, speakers and staff can stay at the same property, simplifying accommodation and event logistics.
Cost-effective event solution

The venue provides organisations with an opportunity to manage conference, accommodation and hospitality costs within a practical budget.
Strategic and accessible location

Its location in the Sakina area provides convenient road access for delegates travelling within Arusha and from other parts of Tanzania.
Ideal for residential training programmes

Organisations can conduct multi-day training programmes while providing participants with accommodation, meals and meeting facilities at one location.
Convenient catering services

On-site restaurant and food services make it easier to organise meals, refreshments and other catering requirements for delegates.
Business-friendly internet connectivity

Wi-Fi access supports presentations, online communication, email, virtual meetings and other modern business activities.
Convenient parking facilities

On-site parking provides additional convenience for delegates, facilitators, employees and guests arriving by vehicle.
All-in-one event solution

By combining conference facilities, accommodation, dining, connectivity and hospitality services, The Diplomat provides organisations with a convenient one-location solution for professional events.

Reception at The Diplomat Hotel & Conference Center (DHCC)

Plan with us

Walk through the day before you book

Arrange a site visit to compare the halls, discuss your preferred seating and list the catering, equipment and room requirements that should appear in your quotation.

Arrange a site visit

Getting here

Where we are

Nairobi–Namanga Highway, Sakina Area, Arusha.

Clock Tower: Approximately 10 minutes
Arusha bus terminal: About 5 minutes
Arusha Airport: 4 km
Kilimanjaro International Airport: About 45 minutes

Journey times are approximate and vary with traffic.

Entrance to The Diplomat Hotel & Conference Center (DHCC)

Conference experience

Service that supports a productive programme

The DHCC team was an absolute pleasure to work with. They were very responsive throughout the entire planning process, kept our team updated on changes, and were very accommodating to all our needs. Our partners had nothing but praise for the Conferences and Events team. We know the program would not have been as successful as it was without their invaluable contributions.
Thank you so much for the extraordinary work each and every one of you did to manage the planning and execution of our conference with such aplomb. Your work made it possible for the speakers, artists, and audience members to have an incredible, indelible experience. Without your work behind the scenes, this program would not have been possible.
I am grateful for the professionalism, positive approach, and competency every staff member, no matter what their assigned job, brought to the weekend. You have created an outstanding team. They were skilled and valued partners, and we quite literally could not have done it without them!
DHCC takes the worry out of event planning by handling every detail with the utmost professionalism. We have peace of mind knowing that our complex virtual events are being managed by their knowledgeable team. Their attention to detail and industry know-how are unmatched.