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Hotel Slipway

Dar es Salaam · Tanzania

Slipway Road MsasaniView location

8.6/10Excellent312 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Hotel Slipway

Enjoy a luxurious stay at this full-service hotel, featuring a spa with massages, body treatments, and facials. Unwind at the nightclub, health club, or try your luck at the casino. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). An area shuttle is available (surcharge).

Savor international cuisine at Waterfront, one of four on-site restaurants, or enjoy room service (limited hours). Snacks are available at two coffee shops/cafes. Multiple bars and lounges, including a beach bar and poolside bar, offer refreshing drinks. Business travelers appreciate the complimentary wired internet, business center, and express check-in.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available (24 hours, surcharge), along with free self-parking. The 72 guestrooms offer refrigerators, flat-screen televisions with cable, premium bedding, double sofa beds, and private furnished balconies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Located near The Slipway, Bongoyo Island, and Coco Beach.

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With a stay at Hotel Slipway in Dar es Salaam (Masaki), you'll be steps from The Slipway and a 3-minute drive from Coco Beach. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Sea Cliff Casino and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Little Theatre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 72 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Bar/Lounge
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.00 per vehicle (one way)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Swedish

    Swahili

    Afrikaans

    English

    Italian

    French

Nearby attractions

The Slipway 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Coco Beach 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Sea Cliff Casino 3.2 km / 2 mi
Little Theatre 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Dar Free Market Mall 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Msasani Bay Beach 4.8 km / 3 mi
Nafasi Art Space 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Makumbusho Village 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
Lugalo Golf Course 7 km / 4.3 mi
Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Mwenge Carvers Market 8.1 km / 5 mi
Vijana Mall 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Askari Monument 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre 8.4 km / 5.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 72
  • hotel
  • Beach
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
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  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bellboy service
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Newspaper stand
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Children’s swimming area
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • Kids’ club
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Spa treatments
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • SUITE EXECUTIVESUITE • EXECUTIVESUI.EJ

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    SUITE EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.EJ

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVEDBL.EJ

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SINGLE EXECUTIVE SEA VIEWSINGLE • EXECUTIVE SEA VIEWSGL.EJ-VM

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    SINGLE EXECUTIVE SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.EJ-VM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE SEA VIEWDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE SEA VIEW • 1 Bedroom • 32 m²DBL.EJ-VM
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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE SEA VIEW

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    Smoking room
    Room size
    32 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-VM

    Room amenities

    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Minibar
    • Internet access
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Turndown service
    • Soundproof room
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Fridge

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • TV
    • Minibar
    • Fridge
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Fan
    • Cable TV
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE KING BED • 1 Bedroom • 32 m²DBL.EJ-KG
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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    32 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-KG

    Room amenities

    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Minibar
    • Fridge
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Turndown service
    • Balcony
    • Hairdryer

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE SEA VIEWSUITE • SEA VIEWSUI.VM

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    SUITE SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.VM

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Double or Twin EXECUTIVE SEA VIEWDouble or Twin • EXECUTIVE SEA VIEWDBT.EJ-VM

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    Double or Twin EXECUTIVE SEA VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.EJ-VM

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room EXECUTIVERoom • EXECUTIVEROO.EJ

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    Room EXECUTIVE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EJ

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Slipway

8.6
Excellent
312 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2026
Denise
I reserved & prepaid for a seaside Executive Suite but was allotted a roadside basic room with no compensation for the disparity in price. Staff was cold and unsympathetic to my request for an explanation. I feel cheated.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Gregory
The hotel is in perfect location with lots of shopping and restaurants on site.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Charlotte
The hotel and amenities are excellent, but it is the staff that makes the hotel. Every single person I encountered was absolutely charming and went out of their way to be as friendly and helpful as possible. This made for a delightful stay - one I wish had been longer!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
PETER
Room was nice
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Tim
Always a delight.. location fantastic. Staff wonderful esp Mamoona at reception.
Highlights- Coconuts at bfast, cocktails at sunset and pool in between!
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
Timothy
Room very clean. Air conditioning was a life saver. Very courteous staff. Great location. Would have liked instructions for how shower worked. Very good shower once learned how to get hot water. Great book store downstairs. Good shopping for souvenirs. Good restaurants.
Business
2/10
Poor
26 Oct 2025
David
My booking got cancelled by the hotel, neither they nor x-peed-I-a could inform me in time to make alternative arrangements. If the failure is with the agent then they need to improve their systems. If the fault lies with the hotel, and they repeat the failure, then their services shouldn’t be offered.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Donald
Great location by restaurant & shops
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
Ravi

Super location but too noisy to actually rest

Super location just noisy..
Maybe possible during the week but otherwise music till morning.... then loud house keeping staff 3 days in a row came out of my room to humbly ask if they could keep it down.....
Business
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
patrice
Great stay
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Elizabeth
Amazing location for sunsets esp from seaview suites. Lovely pool. Coconuts at bfast!
Super professional and helpful staff.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Mary
This is my 7th time staying at the Slipway and it doesn’t disappoint. I do miss the supermarket that used to be located downstairs. I love the ocean views, sunsets, breakfast, and convenient access to shops and souvenirs. The restaurants - especially aroma Zanzibar and Thai Cano are delicious and the juice bar is an excellent touch. The Lido lounge and padel courts were a fun addition this year. I also enjoy the spa each time we come. Thank you to the consistent and wonderful staff. Asante!
Business Friends
4/10
Poor
31 Aug 2025
Claude
Great place to stay. Beautiful atmosphere. Plenty to do.
But I had a VERY BIG issue checking in. When checking in hotel did not have booking from Expedia. I showed proof of booking and gave me room for 1st night. But said they were full second night, so I had to talk to Expedia about it because I did not want to be without room second night. But was told to just wait. It ended up working out and hotel let me stay in room both nights. But having the extra stress was unfair to me .
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2025
Katie
Nice hotel within a walking distance to the beach and also many small shops to get items that you need before traveling onward in Tanzania
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Ahmet
Great property with an amazing breakfast
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Nesan
Safe property
Good amenities
Issues getting extra key fobs were difficult. Only had one for each room and needed to use them to get into hotel
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Anna
Enjoyed this property- the room was spacious and air conditioned with a little balcony that overlooked the pool and water. The bed was comfortable and the shower had excellent hot water. Restaurants and shopping right at hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Phil
N/A
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Donald
Great location, lovely hotel and good value for money with a great breakfast and attentive staff. Would stay again
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Donald
I have stayed before so the surrounding restaurants, bars and views of Oyster Bay are all excellent
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Apr 2025
Karsan
Food menu was a problem
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Bwalu
Beautiful
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Bwalu
Customer service
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
graham

Great place

Great place to stay very friendly staff a great variety of restaurants with great selection of foods
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Andrew
Brilliant location next to the ocean.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
graham

nice place

it is a great place to stay very friendly staff a great choice of restaurants on the premises
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Feb 2025
Rita
Love staying at Slipway hotel though it’s quite old but the location is perfect and the staff just the nicest. But please do try to clean the pool early 😅
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
SHAMMI
Only one chair in room.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2024
Edward
This was my second time at this facility. A mid-week stay was mostly quiet and the staff is great. But the rooms are getting a little dated and 2 1/2 days of no wifi was a big challenge. If my home plan did not have unlited data, I would have had a very difficult time traveling.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
sabine
This hotel in a colonial style typical of East Africa was just a gem. We were given a nice room, large enough and with all we could wish for. The staff as all Tanzanians were just the friendliest and most helpful, going out of their way to make our stay a delay. We felt cared for and appreciated. When we go back to Tanzania we will go back to Slipway. The area of the hotel offered everything the heart would enjoy on a vacation: Nice walks, good restaurants, little gift shops, clothing shops, cafes etc. Assante.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
Sophie
I really enjoyed my stay. I booked it specifically for its location (Sunset, restaurants/bars by the ocean) and I was not disappointed. It's true there is music outside at night but with the AC on, I couldn't hear anything so it's not very high. Breakfast was OK. People were welcoming and accommodating. Overall, I recommend this hotel!
Self
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2024
Ben

Good but needs a nudge back in right direction

Second time here, a great hotel though the service around the pool has dropped and the wait for food has increased.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jan 2024
John
I’ve stayed in this hotel a few times and it’s usually reliable. This time however it was not and I had to move rooms several times due to various maintenance issues. Despite a recent renovation one of the buildings needs another round of repairs. The staff were helpful when I brought the issues to their attention but there doesn’t seem to be any senior management presence. The breakfast also badly needs an update. All rooms should have mosquito nets too.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2024
Kyung In
I stayed in the standard room and the executive room with ocean view.

Pros: Convenient location with restaurants, bars, and juice/coffee/tea shops. Live bands at the restaurants at night. The standard room was recently renovated.

Cons: Wifi was spotty in the standard room. The air conditioner was installed at an odd spot, the closet was blocking most of the cold air coming out of it. The shower was not properly sealed, water leaked through the gaps. The sofa and the cushions were old and smelly, like they were never washed/cleaned. Both rooms were not ready past the check in time.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2023
Myrto
Excellent location by the sea, lots to do around the Slipway. The staff is very helpful and polite
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2023
Danielle
If you like quiet this isn’t the place for you. The restaurants outside the hotel plays music all day every day and shops and restaurants are busy with tourists and locals well into the wee hours. If someone is singing live then it will be extremely loud in the seaside rooms. When I checked in my room it had a strong urine smell. The carpet needs to be taken up and shouldn’t even be in hotel rooms on the beach. Nice atmosphere to be in overall but the older side of the hotel is very run down. There is a completely different section of rooms by the Hotel reception side which is a lot better and more quiet. The staff is very nice. Breakfast needs improvement.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2023
Elsabe
Loved the property
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2023
margarete
great location as there are some shops, bars and restaurants around the property
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2023
Deanna

Fantastic Visit

Fantastic location, wonderful staff (shoutout to Freddy!) and wonderful amenities. I cannot say enough good things about the accommodations and staff at Slipway. Courteous, friendly and thoughtful. They assisted me at the bank across the courtyard, provided restaurant suggestions and arranged private transport and accompaniment for me to do some market shopping in the city. Excellent value for money. I look forward to staying again!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2022
Yassin
Slipway is a prime lication in Dar where you have All in One place.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2022
Samuel

Exceeded Expectations

Slipway was more than I expected. The hotel had shopping centers and restaurants that gave it a resort style feeling. Locals come to watch the sunset in the evenings. The breakfast and dinner staff were knowledgeable and attentive. Kudos to Bhoke for exceptional customer service!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2022
Leah
Unfortunately I did not get to enjoy all this property had to offer due to a late check in and VERY early departure. However, the staff was extraordinary and made sure my short stay was superb. They prepared a to-go breakfast for me due to said early departure which was extremely appreciated. All facilities were in excellent working order and I was grateful for the free bottled water. My only complaint was that there wasn’t a trashcan in the room so I had to leave all trash on the bathroom counter which wasn’t ideal. I was a bit worried that the nightlife would keep me away due to where the hotel is located but this wasn’t an issue. Would definitely recommend this place!
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
31 Jan 2022
Ephantus

Can do better. Poor shower room safety

The hotel has good exterior and good service, however the room we got does not have shower room safety. The shampoo and the shower gel are placed outside the shower room and you have to walk on the slippery floor to get them, In addition there is no shower curtain on the shower room so the splashes all the way below the door and into under the bed you have to call house keeping after shower to dry it. Then the overall final finish of the surface is still rough, on the sink, am sure with a good management they can do better.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2022
Emmanuel
Hotel Slipway is a beautiful and well maintained hotel. The rooms (executive) are specious and true to their pictures. Management might just want to refresh the furniture in the near future to keep up with the competition. Overall, great location, staff, restaurants, and experience. Will definitely be back!
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
02 Jan 2022
Norbert
Poor room service. No toirentries ,
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
30 Dec 2021
Akuwat
We actually enjoyed our stay at this property. It was our experience after we left that has completely ruined the experience we had. I booked for 1 night, but once I arrived after asking for a later checkout the staff member told me you booked for 2 nights. I informed the staff member that I only booked for 1 night. But he insisted it was for 2 nights. We filled a registration form out based on their guidance. A day later they contacted us via WhatsApp and informed us that we stayed longer than we should have, we have charges that need to be paid. I told them exactly what happened but they continued to make me feel like I was the one who stole something from them. I asked them to take accountability for an error they made, but they completely denied everything. If we were supposed to checkout after 1 night, why didn’t anyone come to check why we didn’t check out at the checkout time after the 1st night? The staff member who messaged me used language to belittle me and what I was saying, they would not answer any of the questions I asked and they would not send me the reservation saying that it was for 2 nights from the night I checked in. I did not deny the reservation I made, I am more than willing to pay, but making your customer feel like they had bad intentions is a horrible horrible form of service. An Expedia agent agreed that the hotel made the mistake and that it was only based on their advice that we stayed. The hotel is beautiful, but be careful with the staff.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2021
Calvin

More for business than a holiday

The Hotel was very nice and has lots of shops and restuarants around it. These are very public and are not exclusively for guests. I was a little fooled by the photos as i thought it was a hotel with a beach. Not so. It is on the water edge but no beach swimming or bathing. The hotel has a nice swimming pool for guests and breakfast is taken in a nice setting. Choice of food for breakfast could be more but it was not bad at all. Rooms were very nice and quiet but not so scenic. Overall we were happy but the hotel is not situated such that it could be called a holiday destination
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2021
Verified traveler

Nice but beyond perfect

The location is the main positive point. The area is very clean and has several small shops and a few restaurants/bars/coffee places. All right at the sea however without really a beach that one can use. I booked an Executive room and would have expected to have at least a reasonable sized desk with real chair to work. Unfortunately the room does not provide that, therefore no clue why they call it Executive. Internet is ok and reasonably fast. There is a small balcony and rooms from level 2 and up have sea view. All is a bit dated, I had to smash my door to really close it. Several power outages during the night. Pool area is nice however not a lot of chairs and shade. Gym has sea view but small and A/C off, just windows open. That means a lot of sweating. Breakfast is ok but the selection a bit limited. The most I liked was the proximity to the bars and that you can be back to the room within a few steps.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2021
Peter

An Oasis in the City

Between the hotel, the surrounding shops & restaurants, as well as the ocean views, the Hotel Slipway is my go-to destination whenever I have a day or two passing through Dar. Sea view rooms in the new building come with balconies that are perfect for working or a little people watching. An afternoon by the pool is a great way to rest up before a long flight at night.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2021
Adam

Great location

Great location in Masaki, very pricey area compared to the rest of Dar es Salaam though, elite tourist spot
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
nice view,staff
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
I love the property, didnt like much of terrace breakfast options and the taste of their food.

Waterfront food was really good. And other restaurant around.

Live band is really good. It changes the mood
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Great location. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Very close to the beach, a lot of stores around the hotel
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2021
Shelly

Slipway perfect place for the last day in Dar!

Loved the location, great view, wonderful service and food! The only negative is the carpet in the rooms. Carpet needs to go!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2021
Verified traveler
The views were awesome! Staff was great! Will definitely be back again!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2021
Rodrigo

Great Location, Even Better View

Great Location and Great view. The hotel room with an ocean view is quite nice. Although is not very spacious it is more than enough for the time you will probably spend there. Things work in general quite fine. Nice bed and pillows, A/C, internet connection was much better than many other hotels I've tried in Dar. Also, because of its location, you have access to many other restaurants, shops and things to do/see within a very short distance.
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
The hotel is dated. During CV19 would have been a good time to start a major overhaul of the facility.
The carpet made the whole room smell bad. I was denied the simple use of a iron. The receptionist had a terrible attitude. I was charged $10 for a replacement key after misplacing mine. The parking is not free as there is a person that changes you something every time you leave.
The place is definitely NOT a four or five star hotel. It reminds me of somewhere my college class mates and I may rent during spring break. Maybe years ago it was in better condition but not anymore.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
A unique property with lots of amenities close by. Good dining options also. It’s an older facility with recent tasteful updates.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
The hotel is beautiful and the food at the Waterfront and Terrace restaurants is excellent.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2021
Alan
The plus side:
* the breakfast is incredible and the staff is super friendly
* the sea view is stunning

The down side:
* utterly impracticle. Half-levels all over the place with no ramps whatsoever. Carrying your luggage to and from your room is an absolute nightmare¨
* the rooms seem to have been decorated in the 1960

Summary: clearly not up to the standards and way too expensive for what it has to offer
Business
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
great locations for restaurants, bars, and souvenir shopping, and grocery shopping. spacious room and comfortable bed. I enjoyed my stay
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2021
Torran
Neighbor hood is close to many local shops fresh produce safe walking
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2021
Aaron

Perfect place for a relaxing holiday

Really excellent service from start to finish. Location is perfect and rooms are very comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2021
Abdulfatah

Family holiday in Dar es salaam

The place is amazing. Excellent customer care, and the hotel staff are very helpful. I am happy to have spent time here with my family.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
The hotel room is very humid and the pillow case have a serious smell. the towels are very old with dirty color. The room is not well maintained .

there are many small shops around hotel, which made life easier.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2020
Mary
Overall, I enjoyed my stay. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. There were many onsite things to see and do. Every night was a different experience. I personally liked having shopping, dining, etc. nearby as someone without my own transportation visiting Tanzania for the first time. Definitely a place to stay if you like watching the sunset and sunrise.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2020
Verified traveler
Great hotel, great location and a lot of things to do near hotel.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Sep 2019
Verified traveler

Stack Attack

Everything was ok, reception very helpful, was not please with breakfast. Very misleading. The hostess asked what would I'd like to eat, I replied the stack attack which advertised a few stacks of Pancakes with Bacon, I was welcomed with 4 crepes and not even a full piece of bacon, I asked the hostess what is this, she replied what I ordered, I then asked if I could have more bacon, she replied you want more bacon? So I was rather frustrated with breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Location and ambiance.
Security.
Homely feeling.
Neighbouring other recreations and transport.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Always a pleasure sstaying at this very welcoming hitel.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Always a pleasure to return and be met by friendly helpful staff in the most beautiful of settings - a fantastic city getaway!.
Friends_and_family Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The service round the pool was slow and rubbish and food were strewn on the floor. The neighbouring room had building work going on all day no alternative room or apology was offered.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2019
timothy

Really nice place!

Staff couldn’t have been nicer! The food was good, and the view was outstanding. Just wish the WiFi was better in the room. Would definitely stay there again!!
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2019
marian

HOTEL GREAT SHUTTLE WAS NOT

THE HOTAL WAS BEAUTIFUL, THE FRONT DESK STAFF WAS WONDERFUL, BUT THE HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE LET ME DOWN. ON MY ARRIVAL THE SHUTTLE DRIVER WENT TO THE WRONG AIRPORT. ON MY DEPARTURE HE DIDN'T SHOW UP AND I ALMOST MISSED MY FLIGHT HOME. I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED THAT THE FRONT DESK MADE ME WAIT A HALF HOUR BEFORE GETTING ME A CAB TO THE AIRPORT.
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2019
Verified traveler
The staff , friendliness and location.Variety of restaurants along with sea views added to the experience.Staff especially friendly notably Rashidi and Edna.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2019
TheBigO
Excellent location and hotel is nice and somos the food hut seems like they have not done a good job in upkeep of the building which is relatively new. Also some rooms at the end of the hallway are far from the wireless router and service can be spotty. Flip side is that there are fantastic restaurants footsteps away, a supermarket, and a pier that has boat tours of the area and sunset cruises. I would definitely stay here again I would just hope they would step up the room upkeep and modernize some of the furnishings oh and the TV Options are horrible but perhaps the sunset views make up for it.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Nice and quiet environment . Very relaxing and serene
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
This time I found the breakfast to have not as good a selection as I experienced on a previous stay a year ago.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2019
Wayne

Nice place

Great staff and wonderful area
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2019
John

Slipway visit

The locality should be prime but appears run down with empty shops around and dirty waterfront area. Hotel was fine except if you want quietness need to go higher than the first floor as the restaurants outside do create noise with children running around and shouting. The terrace restaurant provide good food which was lovely to see.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2019
Tom

Great stay.

Very comfy hotel in beautiful setting, staff are really helpful and kind. Loved every minute.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2019
Eyal

Great

Great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2019
Tina
The Terrace restaurant food was terrific as was the service. The atmosphere is so unique with fabulous views, sea breezes and fans. Would go back time and time again just to sit in that fabulous space.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Lovely room, great view, good service ................................
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2019
aymeric

Very convenient and nice!

Slipway is a really nice location, central to many things, and has plenty options on offer. So you dont feel stuck in a hotel but can enjoy different atmospheres and places.
Hotel room is nice, quiet even if there are restaurants below it (I had the sea view, a must!)
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
I LIKED THE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS IN THE HOTEL.
bathroom could be better.
i wish i had sauna room.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
We keep coming back to Slipway because we love it so much.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Great place to stay on beach and bear city centre.
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2019
Anne

A nice retreat out of the centre of Dar

This was not my first visit to Hotel Slipway, it's a great place to stay away from the crowded busy-ness of Dar, located on the peninsula. It's worth it to get a sea view room, although the other rooms are pleasant. The breakfast buffet is exceptional and the staff very helpful. There is a spa, shops with local crafts, a Thai-Japanese restaurant, and other nice shops in the shopping centre part of the complex. It's a popular evening spot for residents as well, giving a nice local feeling
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2018
Philip

Great option in Dar!

The Slipway Hotel is in a great location right on the water. I love the Terrace and its excellent breakfast. It also has very friendly staff. The hotel definitely needs updating but I think that is more or less priced in. I’ve stayed at hotel next door but highly prefer Slipway.
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Conveniently located on the peninsula with nice restaurants at the hotel and nearby.
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Good hotel with a great location on the peninsula. Rooms are good but with no frills. Internet works well. Excellent views with nice shops and restaurants right around.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Nov 2018
aliah

Not bad

Nice lobby, pool area and grounds. However, the room we received was old, worn down and looked like it hadn't had a thorough cleaning in years. Paying for the amenities rather than the room comfort.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2018
Arafa
Hotel Slipway is my home away from home! The staff, location and hotel are great, can't wait to visit again.
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2018
Catherine
Excellent breakfast. Our room was rather small and not really with ocean view. The pool is very nice and there is a good choice of restaurants. However, no access to the beach from this side of the peninsula and not much to do in the surroundings.Staff is helpful. 3 days there was really enough.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2018
Victoria

Comfortable hotel in the heart of the Slipway

What’s not to like? Large, comfortable, nicely designed rooms with a beautiful pool, overlooking Msasani bay, with great restaurants, shops, bars and a craft market all in the same complex. It’s easy to get around the area, and even out to the islands from the pier. The breakfasts are delicious, the staff charming, and it was a really great stay for the whole family.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2018
Susan

Great beach front location with good shopping

Our number one choice of hotel whenever we're in Dar es Salaam.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2018
Yassin

Excellent ambiance both in and around the hotel

It made me feel at home - friendly staff, safety and shops on site makes life easier since I did not have to travel far to do my shopping.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2018
Yassin
Strategically located property, close to shops and boat trips to beach islands add value.

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Hotel Slipway
Slipway Road Msasani, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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