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Hotel Sapphire

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 271
AED 320 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 9 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 16 min walk
  • Kariakoo Market - 16 min walk
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Pizza - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sapphire

Hotel near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
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 multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a computer station
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

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/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

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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

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 15-minute walk of Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Askari Monument and Le Grande Casino are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Sapphire Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

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

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

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

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

AMEETKUMAR

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

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

mugiho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

SANG KOO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

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

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.