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Iris Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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Breakfast served
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Livingstone corner Amani Streets, Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, 42771
  • Kariakoo Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

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Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedrooms Apartment | Living room | 18-inch TV with cable channels

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

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

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Superior Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Iris Hotel places you within a leisurely stroll of Kariakoo Market and Uhuru Monument. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 85 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Iris Hotel

Hotel in Dar es Salaam with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center
Guests of Iris Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 30 per vehicle one way. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
18-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Memory foam beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Refrigerators and ceiling fans are also standard.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Swahili

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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
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (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
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

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: USD 30 per vehicle (one way)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
Checking in and out are easy with express services. 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Iris Hotel?

Iris Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

This hotel is located in Dar es Salaam, a short 8-minute walk from Kariakoo Market and also 14 minutes on foot from Uhuru Monument. You'll also find Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Port of Dar es Salaam within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Iris Hotel?

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

Is a spa located at Iris Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include mani/pedis and massages.

Does Iris Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Iris Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Iris Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Iris Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a memory foam mattress as well as a restaurant and massages.

Does Iris Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Iris Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Iris Hotel serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Iris Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Iris Hotel.

Does Iris Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Iris Hotel?

The closest major airport to Iris Hotel is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR), which is 6.9 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Iris Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Iris Hotel offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Iris Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Justus Kafunjo

Disliked: Staff & service
It was a prison for 3 days. Reception was disorganised for they could not even agree that I had paid. No internet, hard water, workers not truthful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Seamus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so cheap and cheerful

On the positive side, the staff were efficient, polite and friendly. If you like Indian sub-continent food, the independently run resturant is ok, the food being spicy but with too much sauce/gravy for my taste. The WiFi was ok. Less positively, there were only three (France 24, CNN and Al Jazeera) English language news channels. The hotel, probably for reasons of the owner's/manager's religious beliefs was teetotal; while this is not a problem, it should be advertised. Cleanliness was a challenge - I saw two small cockroaches so there were definitely many more and breeding. The area was characterised by very small shops, unpaved roads (so dusty) and noise. The bed was hard and the pillows lumpy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Me

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is clean and a few steps away from a mall with good supermarket. Taxi stands and main road are just there downstairs. Staff are very friendly and way better than any hotel I stayed at recently they are extremely respectful and caring. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value in the city centre

The Iris Hotel is located in the city centre in an area that is both local and central - to the city, to the Zanzibar ferry and convenient (enough) for the airport. Expectations should be pitched at the price - true it's a little rough around the edges but the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's safe but usual precautions apply. The breakfast is adequate and is served in a comfortable and very clean dining room. Bedrooms have cable TV (if that's important to you), AC and a fan. WiFi only works in public areas but the signal there is strong. I'd have no hesitations recommending this hotel if you're looking for a central, clean and value-for-money hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Fie Jensen and Chris

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

Stolen money from the room. Do not stay.

We got stolen $400 USD from our room, and the hotel doesn't want to take responsibility for it. We were one gone for only 2 hours and the door was locked. Staff steals there. Will never stay again and will not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Tracey, Lehigh Valley Pa

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

Better off hanging at the airport

Very spartan by any standard. No blankets or towels given. Bed like sleeping on a door with sheets. Was so uncomfortable I did not sleep anyway. Should have just stayed at the airport.... would have gotten more sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Sara, Australia

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

Excellent Budget Option

Really comfortable room in a really nice place with friendly, warm staff. Best budget option I have experienced in Dar Es Salaam, and was much better quality than I was expecting. Food places close by as well.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good^^

Good for price.

6/10 Okay

Olof, Stockholm

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
you have to add in info about the hotel, they dont serve alcohol, and no bacon for brekfast, its the 3:d hotel I booked with you same thing happend, be better to info your guest about things like this, so long Ola'O

10/10 Excellent

traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant, ideal location and very friendly staff with clean rooms

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had AIR CONDITIONING and a porch for smoking.

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Nelson, London

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

Very short stay

We stayed at F10 on two occasions; initially for 2 nights (twin room), then for a single night (double room/bed) ten days later. The room we had on our second visit was significantly nicer than the initial room, despite both on the same floor, 3 doors apart from each other. I would recommend booking a double room in opposed to a twin room. Though the furniture in the room looks rather tired and worn, the room was very clean and tidy, with A/C, a fridge and television. We did see a cockroach on our second arrival but it was a single incident and it is difficult not to encounter bugs while in Africa. The staff were soooooo helpful and made our stay really comfortable. The hotel is located in a clutter of side roads so expect to get lost in the local area if travelling on foot. The local area has everything you'd need from internet cafes, to big markets - the location is very good.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

ok for one night stay convenient for ferry

clean and convenient location. breakfast was very basic

8/10 Good

becca, preston, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are fine but nothing special. Good value for money and great location

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good for transit stay. Not suitable for long stay.

The hotel is in middle of the city Kariakoo. Its a basic hotel. No WiFi inside rooms, you need to come to the lobby to access internet. Most popular channels available to watch.

6/10 Okay

james, ipswich

Liked: Staff & service

Nice pre departure hotel

arrived and was checked in within minutes. The rooms cleanliness is average. There isn't much facilities, the shower hasn't got a shower curtain therefore there can be splash after shower. The hotel has a restaurant within but can't comment on the food as didn't get a chance to try it. However, the hotel does offer free wifi which can be accessed from the lobby. The wifi was handy for checking in flights. In addition, there is plenty of taxis outside which can be used to access local attractions and eateries including the town centre. The airport was roughly 10 minutes away as it was early morning without any traffic. This may be hectic at other times due to the heavy traffic within the city.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Dar es Salaam

Rooms are OK, good English channels on TV. Staff are friendly and helpful. Restaurant is pretty good, but limited hours. Neighborhood is terrible.

8/10 Good

Scott, England

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

Good Value

A good hotel for the price. Shops nearby for meals and groceries. Reasonable room service menu too.

4/10 Poor

Natalie, Brisbane, QLD

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay in Dar es Salaam

The room was clean with a comfortable bed. However, there was no hot water and the tv in the room wouldn't work. Even after speaking with maintenance and the promise that they would come up to fix it, no one had turned up. The internet was extremely slow and wouldn't work most of the time. No room service as they had closed the kitchen, and had not advised me until I rang to order. Luckily there is a restaurant around the corner and the markets were in walking distance. Okay if you're after a cheap overnight stay.

8/10 Good

Daniel, Washington, DC

Liked: Staff & service

Good for a single night before a flight

This hotel is not great and not in a great location, but it is close to the airport and the staff will really strive to help. The staff English isn't the strongest, but they are helpful. A manager went far out of his way to help us mail some packages back to the states at a nearby DHL. We only stayed one night as it was really just for us to get by the airport and be set to go.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly welcome in lively Kariakoo

The staff were very friendly and helpful, and there was even a beauty salon on the premises, perfect for tired travelers. We also felt very safe with two guards at the door at all times. On the slightly less positive side, the air conditioning was extremely loud, and there were mosquitoes in our, as one of the windows had been left open. Unfortunately, there were no mosquito nets, either. Overall though, a lovely experience. We also enjoyed the Kariakoo area with the famous market at a walking distance. Would definitely go back!

10/10 Excellent

waryam, kariakoo

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

full rating

Its our good luck to stay there . Its osam . NO WORDS.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eh, it was ok

the hotel was very basic. we didn't have sheets/blanket one night. close to a mosque so prayers will start at 5am. wifi only available in lobby, and less than reliable. staff was nice though. very basic accommodations. bathroom is toilet and shower in one.