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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$146
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

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Plot No 4 Mtendeni Street, Dar es Salaam, PO Box 20009
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Askari Monument
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • St Joseph's Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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

Dar es Salaam

At Hotel Sapphire you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Askari Monument. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. A meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3-property class Kisutu hotel, you'll find Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

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 with free parking, near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Sapphire. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a casino shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Sapphire offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 30-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves, separate dining areas and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a hydromassage showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes.

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa. 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 parking available at Hotel Sapphire?

Yep, Hotel Sapphire has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sapphire?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sapphire on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$145.53, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Sapphire?

The closest beach to Hotel Sapphire is Coco Beach (5.6 km).

What makes Hotel Sapphire a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Sapphire.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel Sapphire?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hotel Sapphire serve breakfast?

Sure does, breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Sapphire?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Sapphire?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Sapphire?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Sapphire?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Karen

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

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, NAIROBI

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

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

8/10 Good

Mark, Renton

Travelled with group
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

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Two nights at Hotel Sapphire, Dar-es-salaam
Friendly staff. Manager was genuinley interested in my welfare. Sad to see leaking sink in my room and a mouse in the dinning room.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good for one night if you are in a hurry
the service staff is actually great and welcoming- ready to make one comfortable and serve; yet does not follow up on what guests request from the outset _ like putting my sister, nephew and niece all in one bed rather than the double room and paid for one adult two children as requested. the AC's have problem working but they get them to work right away when you let them know. the biggest and maybe only problem is that the hotel smells like moth balls as deodorizer used is not welcoming smell for those allergic to heavy cleanser smells like us. the hotel is run down and the decor should be rethought - it looks even less welcoming and cheap for the price paid- it has appearance of more a motel, than hotel.

8/10 Good

dena, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great budget hotel
I only stayed here one night. For budget accomodations it was absolutey fine. The room was quite large. The a/c worked well, and there was hot water when i needed it. Wifi also worked well in the rooms. The staff were all very friendly, especially the bar staff. The rooftop bar is simple but its a nice place to unwind before heading to bed. I cant say much about the neighborhood as i arrived at about 10pm at night and left the next morning by 9am, but i can tell you i didnt feel unsafe.

6/10 Okay

James, Washington, DC

A really good bargain in Dar
I stayed here for 3 nights for a business trip. The hotel is in a pretty crowded neighborhood, but it was easy to visit interesting places on foot. Walking to the beach was easy. The wi-fi was good. Everything worked (TV, hot water). Bonus is that I had a water boiler and lots of coffee and fixings in the room. The gym equipment is old but it works, so I was satisfied. And the gym is on the top floor, so you can walk out to the terrace for really great panoramic views. I would definitely stay here again because the price point is great and the place, overall, is pretty good.