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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Plot No 4 Mtendeni Street, Dar es Salaam, PO Box 20009
  • Place, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Located in Kisutu, Hotel Sapphire is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Askari Monument. This 3-star hotel has 63 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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 in Dar es Salaam with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Hotel Sapphire enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for TZS 45000 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
30-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Memory foam beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hydromassage showers, designer toiletries, and slippers. Kitchenettes, dining areas, and refrigerators are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 17.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

What's there to do within easy reach of Hotel Sapphire?

This hotel is situated in Kisutu within a short 13-minute walk of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and also 16 minutes on foot from Kariakoo Market. You'll also find National Museum of Tanzania and Askari Monument less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sapphire?

As of Nov 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sapphire on Nov 14, 2025 start from $69.48, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Sapphire?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Sapphire include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Sapphire doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Sapphire?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Sapphire?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a soaking tub and a memory foam mattress in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Does Hotel Sapphire have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Sapphire feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Sapphire doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hotel Sapphire allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Sapphire.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Sapphire?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Sapphire?

The closest major airport to Hotel Sapphire is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR), which is 6.8 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Sapphire?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Sapphire.