Blue Pearl

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Bar
Pool
Breakfast included
24/7 front desk

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Morogoro Road, Dar es Salaam, DAE, 4868

University of Dar es Salaam
‪3 min drive‬
Mlimani City
‪4 min drive‬
Makumbusho Village
‪6 min drive‬
Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

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Room options

Executive Suite

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

City view
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Dar es Salaam, Blue Pearl is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mlimani City. This 154-room, 4.5-star hotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

University of Dar es Salaam - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Mlimani City - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Mwenge Carvers Market - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
Makumbusho Village - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
Kariakoo Market - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 23 min drive
Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wanyama Hotel - ‬4 min drive
‪Istanbul Turkish Fast Food - ‬5 min drive
‪Samaki Samaki, Mlimani City - ‬6 min drive
‪KFC Mlimani City - ‬6 min drive
‪Sinza Kumekucha - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Pearl

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

Guests staying at Blue Pearl enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a hot tub. There's free offsite parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for TZS 40800 per person one way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and laundry facilities.

Guests can expect free WiFi and wired Internet, along with TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bidets. Other amenities include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves. Housekeeping is not available.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Spa

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

Free offsite parking
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Bristro BBQ and Grill
Brownie Lobby Cafe
Famished
Marimba BAR

Things to do

24-hour gym
Hot tub
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Babysitting (surcharge)
In-room crib
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
No housekeeping service
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

14 meeting rooms
24-hour business center
Conference space

Spa

Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage

1 building
13 floors
Art Deco architecture
Ballroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

Crib

Bathroom

Bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with premium channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator

Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

Airport shuttle fee: TZS 40800 per person (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

Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 11 AM

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

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:

Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Blue Pearl Dar Es Salaam

Blue Pearl Hotel

Blue Pearl Hotel Dar Es Salaam

Hotel Blue Pearl

Blue Pearl Hotel

Blue Pearl Dar es Salaam

Blue Pearl Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Blue Pearl?

Blue Pearl provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Blue Pearl?

This hotel is located in Dar es Salaam, close to Mlimani City, Makumbusho Village, and Kariakoo Market. You'll also find Mwenge Carvers Market and Nafasi Art Space within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Blue Pearl?

Yes, there is free RV/bus/truck parking available.

Is there a spa available at Blue Pearl?

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

Does Blue Pearl include a casino at the property?

No, Blue Pearl doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Blue Pearl?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Blue Pearl good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a beach bar, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Blue Pearl?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Blue Pearl have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Blue Pearl serves free buffet breakfast at Famished.

Does Blue Pearl have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Blue Pearl?

The closest major airport to Blue Pearl is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR), which is 8.1 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Blue Pearl?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Blue Pearl.

Does Blue Pearl have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Blue Pearl if that's in your vacation plans.

Blue Pearl Reviews

5.6

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Feb 24, 2017

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

Would not recommend!

Very very basic, did not feel or look clean! In the middle of no where. Not much nice to say!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Feb 24, 2017

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

Dissatisfied! Would NOT reccommend

Most basic and awful hotel ever stayed in! Absolute dump in the middle of no where!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Nov 29, 2016

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nov 19, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Terrible. Orbitz did not forward the money we paid to them. When called they provided an invalid credit card number. We had to pay again. This happened over 2 hours at 1-3 AM in the morning. Horrible.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Oct 23, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Linda, South Africa/mpumalanga

Jul 11, 2016

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

Poor =2

Did not achieve my objective of a breakaway. The neighbourhood is very noisy until into the late hours of the night due to religious formations closeby. I could not sleep at that place due to the noise and the house keeper asked me out before my checkout time and had to wait with my baggage at reception for checkout and transport which l had already arranged for 11h00 based on my checkout time confirmed with reception beforehand.The breakfast was unattended I my first experience was not great hence I never went back for the remainder of my stay. My rating = 2/5

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 9, 2016

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

6/10 Okay

Hussein, Cairo

Feb 7, 2016

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Acceptable when on a budget

Poor internet service and Service support and the Hot water from the shower comes with an intolerable smell. I had to use cold. Not the cleanest hotel and room but completely livable. The reception staff is quite good but that is the only staff that is good. Multiple technical failures on a daily basis (Ex: Elevator, Internet...etc.)

6/10 Okay

Tufa, New York

Dec 25, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

Very convenient if you have business in the area

The hotel is located outside the city in a complex with different offices. It is the most convenient if you have business in that complex, or surrounding area, and want to avoid the city's horrible traffic. That was the case for me. I stayed there several times because of the convenience. Otherwise the hotel is just average. The rooms are big(it is a hotel apartment)and clean enough. No good restaurants in the area. The hotel's restaurant is good. The hotel has gym and a very small swimming pool at the top(13th floor). I always choose the top floors for nice view.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jul 14, 2015

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

Its main appeal is that it's near UDSM.

Everything about it is a bit shabby looking; the dining room is slow with not very interesting menu; the decor is, well, not really decor. Not terrible, fine in a pinch.

4/10 Poor

GLOJOS, Tanzania

Nov 3, 2013

Liked: Room comfort

Lacking some important amenities

6/10 Okay

Deichgraf

Jul 3, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Conference hotel

I stayed overnight, in transit through Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. The Blue Pearl was the only hotel where I could (easily) find a room, perhaps due to the Obama visit in Dar. The hotel is big and set up for large meetings/conferences. On this occasion it felt deserted; I saw maybe a dozen other guests. The room was large and comfortable and clean, but nothing special. Food was African standard. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is a bit out of the way -- several kms from downtown Dar, and not near the coast (at least not that I could tell). A utilitarian place to spend a night, but nothing to get excited about. Megachurch under construction right next door starts blaring Swahili sermons over very good loudspeakers at 6am, and hotel walls are too thin to permit any sort of sleep after that.

4/10 Poor

Africanist

Jun 22, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness

Out of the way, overpriced

I stayed at this hotel several times over the course of a month. The first thing to mention is location. It is in Ubungo, near the bus terminal and not far from the University of Dar es Salaam. If you have business in this area, the hotel is a good option. However, if you plan to spend time in the city center, Msasani, or elsewhere, the hotel is well out of the way, especially considering the horrible traffic problems facing the city. There is also very little within walking distance, and the Plaza adjacent to the hotel offers very little as well. In terms of the hotel itself, the rooms are apartment-style and very spacious. The hot water and a/c work very well. But the hotel is certainly not four-star quality. It is overpriced compared to options that offer a better quality of stay. Services such as laundry are nothing short of highway robbery. There is also a tremendous amount of noise from the outside, in particular a nearby church that produces loud singing at around 5 in the morning. All in all, there are much better options in Dar es Salaam.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Dec 3, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to bus station.

Everything was fine. The restaurant was acceptable.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jun 3, 2012

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

TERRIBLE

TERRIBLE! awful food in the restaurant. Internet cost 10 usd per 24 hrs but I can hardly use it, and the hotel refuse to refund (because it is actually connected with 10 kb/ s download rate......)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 20, 2012

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

Nice hotel comfortable rooms

The rooms are spacious and clean,breakfast was good.There are a few stores in the plaza where the hotel is located. The hotel was about 500m to the bus station so it is convenient if you plan a trip by bus. It is a bit far from the center and you need a cab to go to the ferry terminal. It is not a cheap hotel but the proximity to the bus terminal was why I chose to stay there for one night.

6/10 Okay

Charles, South Africa

Feb 9, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Blue Pearl Hotel Dar es Salaam

I am still in the Blue Pearl hotel. Wanted to extend my stay via your site but it says no rooms. There are plenty of empty rooms at this particular moment.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 12, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue Pearl Hotel, Dar Es Salaam

I would readily recommend this hotel in the outskirts of Dar Es Salaam in a quiet area of town. The complex is large, the infinity pool on the roof top wonderful, the staff courteous. Two draw backs: 1) the restaurant really battled flies, especially with the morning buffet; though the staff were trying hard to keep things under control; 2) a great facility like this should not nickel and dime you with internet! Not only was it not included, the connection was minimal. I spent much time in the large lobby connecting through Skype because I was unable to do so from the 11th floor. Fix these two problem areas and the place would be great.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 1, 2009

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good Hotel

The hotel is a business hotel very close to the airport and the ferry point.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Apr 24, 2017

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Heli, Sipoo, Finland

Aug 4, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Safe spot on the way to the airport

We were flying back to Europe after a 20-day visit in Tanzania. Wanted to spend the last hours sunbathing, swimming in the pool, working out at the gym. The not so clear water in the pool did not invite to take a dip. We seemed to be the only guests in this huge hotel. The bar looked like a porn club and smelled like a damp cellar, the restaurant had the atmosphere of a school food canteen. Room service brought us a salad we hadn't ordered but no utensils. Sorry, cannot recommend.

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Jun 20, 2016

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Apr 11, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Un patron incompétent

Nous avions une réservation pour 2 chambres : 4 adultes, toutes réservées sous un seul nom, pour la nuit d'arrivée en Tanzanie et la nuit du départ. Ils n'ont pas vu les deux numéros de réservation et les deux numéros de carte débités ! Au retour la 2è nuit, ils nous ont dit que si nous voulions les chambres, il fallait les payer, notre crédit dans cet hôtel étant épuisé la 1ère nuit. Toute l'aprèm au tel, à essayer de débloquer l'histoire, 240€ de note de tel mobile ! C'est seulement le soir, après dîner vers 22h, avec le personnel de nuit que JE me suis aperçu qu'ils n'avaient pas tout imprimé, et ne ne travaille pas dans l'hotellerie ! Le patron ne s'est ni déplacé, ni excusé de toute cette journée de galère.... Plus jamais ça ! C'est un boss incompétent, qui a un égo surdimensionné. Boycott de cet hôtel jusqu'à un éventuel changement de patron.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Sep 7, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

dålig manager

The internet didn't work, the manager was unfriendly and not service minded, looking at the customer as a problem

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Blue Pearl Reviews

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5.2/10

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4/10 Poor

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Would not recommend!

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4/10 Poor

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Dissatisfied! Would NOT reccommend

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2/10 Terrible

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6/10 Okay

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6/10 Okay

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