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Transit Motel Airport

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Kariakoo Market

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Reception hall

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Plot 4, Block D, Off Nyerere Road, Dar es Salaam, 06090

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • University of Dar es Salaam - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Mlimani City - 18 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Coco Beach - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sammy's Good Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Java Executive Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Air Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Transit Motel Airport

Hotel near Kariakoo Market
Located close to University of Dar es Salaam and Mlimani City, Transit Motel Airport provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Transit Motel Airport feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 10000 per vehicle (one-way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Transit Airport Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport
Transit Motel Airport Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel
Transit Motel Airport Dar es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Transit Motel Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Transit Motel Airport?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Transit Motel Airport?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Transit Motel Airport?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Transit Motel Airport provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 10000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Transit Motel Airport located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kariakoo Market, St Joseph's Cathedral, and Askari Monument. National Museum of Tanzania and Kivukoni Fish Market are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Transit Motel Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 277 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Eitan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a convenient hotel to stay if you wan to go to the airport in 5 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always helpful and available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Satisfied

Satisfactory stop over hotel. Clean. Quiet. Friendly staff. Restaurant on site. On a dirt road. 3 minutes to DAR. No a/c remotes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities. There is a lot of construction going on around the airport making transportation challenging. But the staff at this motel provide airport transportation that makes up for it. I recommend this as a comfortable place if you have a layover at the Dar airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, friendly staff with transportation to and from Julius Nyrere Airport. I stay at Transit Hotel Airport during my annual travel to Tanzania which requires regional flights from the Airport. Reliable driver arranged by the Motel. During my last stay the Motel was under renovation and no longer had in-house food preparation with LONG waits for a meal. Hopefully this will be better in 2024! A great value and pleasant experience.

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Gets the job done

We booked a night at the Transit Motel Airport to cool our heels for several hours before an 11pm flight. Pros - very good airlport shuttle service, pleasant staff, clean room. Cons - poor neighborhood, small room, shower looked inadequate, no soap in bathroom. I see that they seem to have a multi-night minimum stay now, which makes absolutely no sense. An airport hotel is almost by definition an overnight stay, and we wouldn't have wanted to stay more than 1 night there at most.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nerea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average

Nothing really interesting to mention here but the dishonesty of its shuttle driver which told us a higher price than we were told in the reception. The room is very basic but enough for a night or two, the strength of this hotel is how near the airport it is which is much appreciated considering most of the Main Street that leads you to the airport is under construction leading to longer times to get to the airport if you decide to stay at the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuva

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

Really good experience

The stay at Transit Motel Airport did go over our expectations! The staff was so friendly, helpful and kind. The rooms was bigger then we thought they would be. Also we ended up using their driver to the airport, because our Uber did not show up in time. Therefor the driver woke up in the middle of the night, without anything pre scheduled. The motel taxi was also cheaper then Uber. A big thank you to the staff for taking such good care of us, and making our stay great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
it was very loud and dine didn't com for 1,5 hours
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Worked out for a long layover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ghislain Didace

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

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

Great stopover

Staff excellent. Very close to airport but did not here a plane. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jayant

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Albeit a very short ride, the road needs vast improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

kamila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely the worst choice to stay before an early flight. There is no proprer road and it's quite noisy outside. The room itself is also very badly equipment with old aircon and a fan that produce a lot of noise. The bedsheets and mattress felt like they are made of plastic because it was really uncomfortable and made you sweat like crazy. Never again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ludvig

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No water when I got there but they filled the tank soon after I asked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ida

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

Convenient

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023