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AURA SUITES

4.0 star property

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A modern living room with a dining table, sofa, and a large window with a city view.
A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a blue roof and a sign for 'Dura Suites'.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Morogoro Road, Upanga East., Plot No.1081/1, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, 255
  • Place, Vijana Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nyumba ya Sanaa
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a bedside table with a bottle.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a phone, and a window with a view.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 980 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Club Suite

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a large window with a city view.

Club Suite

  • 1238 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Suite, 3 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

Premium Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1625 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Located in Upanga East, AURA SUITES is adjacent to Vijana Mall and a short stroll from Kariakoo Market. This 70-room, 4-star aparthotel has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Vijana Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Askari Monument - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Muchachos Fast Food - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pappa Roti - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬10 min walk

About this property

AURA SUITES

At AURA SUITES, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 50 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a conference center, and laundry facilities.
Each apartment is soundproofed and features a kitchenette and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with a dining area and a sitting area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels. The bathroom offers a rainfall showerhead and slippers. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and free bottled water.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Chef service
  • Couples/private dining
  • Dining table
  • Free daily manager's reception

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 50 per night

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,875 square feet of space)
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Cooking classes
  • Gym
  • Shopping mall

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 70 units
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Individual furnishings
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Soundproofing
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Property is also known as

AURA SUITES Aparthotel
AURA SUITES Dar es Salaam
AURA SUITES Aparthotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at AURA SUITES?

AURA SUITES provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at AURA SUITES?

As of Jul 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AURA SUITES on Jul 11, 2026 start from $141, 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.

What is there to do within easy reach of AURA SUITES?

This aparthotel is situated in Upanga East, just steps from Vijana Mall. You'll also find Kariakoo Market and Nyumba ya Sanaa less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at AURA SUITES?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does AURA SUITES feature a casino at the property?

No, AURA SUITES doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at AURA SUITES?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at AURA SUITES?

There are many amenities for couples at this aparthotel, including a chef service and a fireplace as well as 2 restaurants.

Does AURA SUITES have a hot tub?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does AURA SUITES have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, AURA SUITES has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will AURA SUITES allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at AURA SUITES.

Does AURA SUITES have connecting rooms available?

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

How close is the airport from AURA SUITES?

The closest major airport to AURA SUITES is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR), which is 6.9 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at AURA SUITES?

Yes, some apartments at AURA SUITES offer a balcony.

AURA SUITES Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The rooms where perfect and the personale - especially Zawadi was fantastic. She helped me with lots of different stuff and all staff, chef and general manager did a fantastic job for us all. Would definitely recommend the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olaolu

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing accommodation with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It was excellent stay. Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My stay at this property was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, conveniently located in the city center. Staff were responsive and helpful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was and is a perfect hotel for a stopover or just to stay in. Centrally located and friendly employees
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is centrally located & clean.staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADEBAYO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful Property, we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great Stay

Super quick check-in with room all ready and equipped to a high standard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fantastic - huge space, bright and pleasant. Lovely rooftop bar/restaurant. Great value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The manager is great, making sure all is to your satisfaction. Food in the rooftop restaurant was delicious. Suites are huge with modern kitchen and lovely bathrooms. I would definitely stay there again if ever in Dar in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaifa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is amazing! The staff is very friendly and helpful and so accommodating . Would definitely return back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Aura Suites— great stay

Aura suites was a great respite from the noise, congestion and heat of Dar es Salaam. Great shower, bed, wi-Fi, tv, space. There was a safe in the room— very convenient. Nice supermarket next door. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent

Overall stay was excellent. Just the TVs need to be smart TV..
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thierno

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pleasantly surprised ! Great

I have stayed for just a few hours however I have to admit I am positively surprised as I got afraid because of some reviews after I had booked but I found it perfect and would definitely recommend . The value for money is among the best I have experienced in DAR Es Salam so far
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Dar Es Salaam

This was a great location with a nice apartment style room. The staff was very friendly and helpful during check in and with local information around the location. The restaurant was good for both breakfast and dinner, the rooftop view of Dar Es Salaam was a great way to spend our first night there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

PERFECTION

PERFECT stay. It was the best way to end our time in Dar es Salaam! We will absolutely stay here again. The lay out of the 2 bedroom is exceptional. The restaurant is beautiful, with wonderful views of the city, and tasty food!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wonderful staff. It's hard to find fault with anything at the property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Swami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent service

Amazing 2 bedroom with balcony and kitchen. Very spacious and great lighting. I would recommend. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omoze

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicklaus

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Clean and Cool

The check-in process was 24 hours as I arrived late at night. The concierge was friendly and the suite rooms are very clean, good water pressure, and modern. The A/C also worked wonderful. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025