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The rooms and bathroom was in a very bad condition
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Q-Bar & Guest House
Dar es Salaam · Tanzania
Plot 1 Ali Bin Said RoadView location
7.6/10Very good42 Reviews
Cleanliness7.2/10 7.2
Service8.0/10 8.0
Comfort7.6/10 7.6
Condition6.4/10 6.4
Neighborhood8.6/10 8.6
Amenities6.0/10 6.0
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About Q-Bar & Guest House
With a stay at Q-Bar & Guest House in Dar es Salaam (Oyster Bay), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Msasani Bay Beach and 6 minutes from Little Theatre. This guesthouse is 1. 3 mi (2. 1 km) from The Slipway and 1. 7 mi (2.
7 km) from Nyumba ya Sanaa. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy local and international cuisine at Q-Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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With a stay at Q-Bar & Guest House in Dar es Salaam (Oyster Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Coco Beach and Little Theatre. This guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Slipway and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Dar Free Market Mall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
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
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
Anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets allowed
Pets allowed (no fees)
Important information
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You need to know
- One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
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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.
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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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 19 per vehicle (one-way)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Swedish
Swahili
English
Nearby attractions
Coco Beach
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
The Slipway
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Little Theatre
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Dar Free Market Mall
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Makumbusho Village
4 km / 2.5 mi
Msasani Bay Beach
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Nafasi Art Space
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Sea Cliff Casino
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre
5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Lugalo Golf Course
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Vijana Mall
6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Askari Monument
6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens
6.4 km / 4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 20
- guest house
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Laundry service
- Hotel safe
- Terrace
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
Show 5 more facilities & services
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Billiards
Upon availability
Room types
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No room details available for this hotel.
Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Q-Bar & Guest House
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reviews shown
Tendai
Comfortable and relaxing
RAMA
The hotel has a lively atmosphere and a convenient location, making it a popular spot in Dar es Salaam. However, my stay was less enjoyable due to several issues. The rooms were not well-maintained, with noticeable cleanliness problems, including an unpleasant smell of cigarettes. The noise from the bar downstairs made it difficult to get a good night's rest, especially late into the night.
While the social scene and bar might appeal to some guests, those looking for a quiet and clean environment may want to explore other options. Improvements in room hygiene and noise insulation would greatly enhance the guest experience.
While the social scene and bar might appeal to some guests, those looking for a quiet and clean environment may want to explore other options. Improvements in room hygiene and noise insulation would greatly enhance the guest experience.
Richard
Reasonably priced
richard
Nice staff, surrounding area is very convenient plenty of shops and restaurants. Safe area as well. Every thing you need is in walking distance.
Catherine
Do not stay here!! Dirty and prostitution happens here!! You aren’t safe!!
James
The place is run down and the bed is like a piece of plywood.
Martin
As always, great staff and okay pricing for basic good accommodation. Coming back again next few years! 👍👍👍
Hossam
We are having major electric shortage causing me and other guest not having access to electricity, air-conditioning and water for the last 5 hours... I definitely would demand a refund for all this inconvenience... We can't even use restroom for #1!!!!! That's absolutely unprofessional.
RAMA
The toilet in my room would not flush the way is supposed to.
Verified traveler
Not for everyone, but if you are lonely male it's ok. Downstairs there is a bar with hookers, but the food is rather bad. Breakfasts are like homemade and lack variety, but the staff is very friendly. At first I wanted to move when I saw the room, cause it doesn't look like in the photos, but everything was working including ac so in the end I'm satisfied. Very convenient location.
Verified traveler
Please Don't Stay Here
I wasn't given the room I booked. The pictures on this app don't represent what they offer. Wi-Fi didn't work. The bar plays loud music at night. I was accused of having extra people in my room when I didn't. It seems that the bar is where men are trying to hook up with women for hire.
Verified traveler
Can be good for the price
Before our trip we ordered middle class rooms. But we got little lesser rooms for the the first night and then upgrade to the best vip rooms for the rest of our stay. The location is good, televisions are not. Don't get the cheapest room option. Upper rooms are better. There is a bar downstairs and it can cause some noise in late evenings.
The customers are mostly single men. Do your homework for less surprises.
The customers are mostly single men. Do your homework for less surprises.
Donna
You definitely get what you pay for! I had to switch out of 3 bedrooms cause they either had mold or just plain smelled. Finally the fourth bedroom I was placed in was relatively clean and nice. The receptionist was very helpful and understanding. The location was perfect for me which is why I didn’t want to leave.
Verified traveler
Great, walkable location in the Oyster Bay/Masaki Peninsula area. Our room was well kept and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is good and the surrounding area is pleasant.
Pierre
Avoid for business trip, perhaps ok for a backpack
As you may guess from the name, this place is first a bar, and then, way after, perhaps a hotel. Your room is basically just above the bar, so sleeping without earplugs before 1am on a Saturday will be complicated.
The staff doesn't speak English, or not at all which is unprofessional for a capital city hotel. Hence every communication is hard.
The double bed is actually two single beds next to each other, which of course is uncomfortable if you would like to sleep in the middle of your bed. Even the sheets are for 2 single beds.
The shower is not separated from the bathroom, so when you have a shower, the entire bathroom is wet.
The WiFi was either not working at all, or not sufficient to be used in the room.
But perhaps most annoyingly was the fact that the bar is full of prostitutes waving to you as you go upstairs to your room. Also quite difficult to feel home in that context. Unless you're a prostitute ?
Room size was good, as well as the AC, breakfast was ok but starting too late at 8am.
Poor value for money in general, 50$ a night in my case.
The staff doesn't speak English, or not at all which is unprofessional for a capital city hotel. Hence every communication is hard.
The double bed is actually two single beds next to each other, which of course is uncomfortable if you would like to sleep in the middle of your bed. Even the sheets are for 2 single beds.
The shower is not separated from the bathroom, so when you have a shower, the entire bathroom is wet.
The WiFi was either not working at all, or not sufficient to be used in the room.
But perhaps most annoyingly was the fact that the bar is full of prostitutes waving to you as you go upstairs to your room. Also quite difficult to feel home in that context. Unless you're a prostitute ?
Room size was good, as well as the AC, breakfast was ok but starting too late at 8am.
Poor value for money in general, 50$ a night in my case.
Verified traveler
Great location, practical hotel
Lovely large room with fridge and table areas. En-suite was functional but not overly pleasant. Some music could be heard from bar downstairs. Good location with shops and beach nearby. Expensive but good airport transfer. Safe place with nice staff.
markus
the staff is always friendly and willing to help, just ask and they try immediately.
Gilbert
The place was as described. Nice bed, nice breakfast. Staff was friendly and the food was good.
Verified traveler
Overall the room was acceptable; tv only 4 channels available, service was great had in-room breakfast and allow late check out upon request
only complain was downstairs bar music loud into the night.
only complain was downstairs bar music loud into the night.
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Q-Bar & Guest House
Plot 1 Ali Bin Said Road, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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