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Hotel Sapphire

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
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Basic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Hotel Sapphire. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot No 4 Mtendeni Street, Dar es Salaam, PO Box 20009

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chapan 56 Bhog - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Aaqib Barbeque & Fast Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪A Tea Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tai Huo San Zhuang Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sapphire

Hotel located in Kisutu
Consider a stay at Hotel Sapphire and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, concierge services, and free newspapers
Room features
All 63 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus designer toiletries
  • 30-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate dining areas, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 17.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3683.94 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 45000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 17.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Hotel Sapphire Dar Es Salaam
Sapphire Dar Es Salaam
Hotel Sapphire Hotel
Hotel Sapphire Dar es Salaam
Hotel Sapphire Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sapphire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Sapphire?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sapphire?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sapphire?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Hotel Sapphire provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 45000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Sapphire located?

Located in Kisutu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Askari Monument. Le Grande Casino and St Joseph's Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Sapphire Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

RAVINDRA VISHWANATH

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of restaurants nearby and easy access to all parts of Dar Es Salaam
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait pour un passage a Dar

Hotel bien situe dans le centre et au calme. Staff qui pourra vous aider au mieux selon vos besoins. Restaurant et repas de qualité, chambre grande et bien équipée. Un point a améliorer la literie. Wifi fonctionne parfaitement.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Akemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room had several problems with the facilities. Some outlet sockets were out of order, the kettle was broken, and the fridge was also out of order. Once the curcuit breaker tripped at night. I think the rooms need more frequent maintenance. Staff were always quick to respond to solve the problems and I was happy with that.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel that has nice updates. The room and bathroom were very nice and comfortable. The staff was friendly. The food at the restaurants was mostly Indian dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMEETKUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. The hotel is old but maintained well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located in the city center and close to most offices. Very clean. Staff were nice and helpful and did not make any fuss about request for a late checkout. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its a excellent location and staff are polite and effective
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed before and enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

H

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel with Great Restaurant Food

The hotel was in relatively good locality. Little bit far from Airport considering local traffic and ongoing Bridge construction going on in Dar Es Salaam. Restaurant food was one of the big plus. Roof top Bar & Restaurant was quite good, helps to relax after hectic work day. Local Taxis are always available outside the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and professionally managed

This is a very good hotel in the city centre. The wifi worked well and the restaurant served good food (and beer). The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, and the air conditioning worked well. The biggest plus as far as I was concerned was the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff and management, which was outstanding. This will be my hotel of choice on my return to Dar es Salaam.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quarto com cheiro de mofo e banheiro em mais condições o lugar onde fica não é legal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, authentic hotel, managed by an Indian family. Spacious rooms. Good service, friendly staff. Recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Maureen Smitt

Liked: Staff & service

Old Colonial Type hotel

The staff were all charming and friendly. Restaurant service one night was so slow I left - 45 minute wait for a curry!! There was a function upstairs, and I don't think they thought anyone else would be eating. Breakfast (included) was OK, much Indian food, but omlets made to order.

4/10 Poor

Kumar, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two star hotel

The condition of the room is really bad. Paint is peeling. Washroom tiles are dirty and may have MOLD. Water doesn't drain during shower. It is really bad. Only supplied on bath towel and one hand towel. No napkins. Neighborhood does not suite the location of this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Jeya Ram, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel for all travellers.

I am used to stay in this hotel every time I visit Dar for about more than 4 years. At least a week stay every year. Very nice property with comfort, easy accessible, good location. Especially for Indian traveller it's a good choice as very close to Indian temples, Indian foods at walkable distance. Overall a good hotel.

8/10 Good

dermot, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value and very friendly and helpful staff. The food was very good.

8/10 Good

Christian, Oslo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice Hotel

The Sapphire is a safe and good choice. The rooms and the service is what you pay for and they are friendly and accommodating. The roof bar is lovely and relaxed. The Indian food at the hotel is some of the best I've tasted in Africa. A nice hotel in a very good location.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was happy to stay at the hotel. The rooms are neat and well decorated. And price reasonable.

6/10 Okay

SUBRAMANIAN, Chennai, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good hotel that serve Indian veg. Food

Good hotel - Indian vegetarian food available in this hotel - managed by Indians - good value for money

6/10 Okay

andrius, london

just acceptable

it was ok for a short overnight stay, quite nice breakfast. not far from the ferry terminal. the terrace upstairs looked nice for a drink in the evening, but we arrived after 11pm so never had a chance to use it as it was already closed by that time.

8/10 Good

Mr. Gerald R, Cairns, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Sapphire

They could not find booking for two so we were upgraded to a very nice suite. Overnight stay in DAR, very comfortable, left before breakfast time so they packed a sandwich to go for two. Dinner was the best curry in hotel dining room I have had in years. I liked the hotel a lot. U.S. $30.00 plus tip cab ride from airport

6/10 Okay

JOHN, Nairobi Kenya

Disliked: Room comfort

Feedback

Came for official duties. Friendly staff, the location is horrible though.No parking, accessing Taxi's is a nightmare and the unimaginable Trafffic jam on a rainy day. Improve on courtesy for your ushers/ security one can get rained on while being dropped by a cab but the ushers don't come with to shelter you from the rain and just watches by. Also the TV channels are so skewed to India channels, got the impression you expect guests from only one race? give more attention to customers feedback and you will be Ok...you have the potential.

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