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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 NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
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
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 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 corner/local shop, a terrace and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a computer station
Room features
All 63 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as 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 baths plus designer toiletries
  • 30-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate dining areas, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 does it cost to stay at Hotel Sapphire?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sapphire on 7 Mar 2025 start from NZ$150.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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

Wonderful place
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

RAVINDRA VISHWANATH

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

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

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

10/10 Excellent

AMEETKUMAR

Nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

mugiho

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

SANG KOO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Prakash

Its a excellent location and staff are polite and effective
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Have stayed before and enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

H

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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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 traveller

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

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

Liked: 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

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

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

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.