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8.4/10Excellent183 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/10 8.6
Service8.8/10 8.8
Comfort8.6/10 8.6
Condition8.2/10 8.2
Neighborhood10.0/10 10.0
Amenities8.0/10 8.0
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About Hotel Blue Sapphire
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours). Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 52 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
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Located in Dar es Salaam, Hotel Blue Sapphire is within a 10-minute drive of Ilala Market and Tanzania National Stadium. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Uhuru Monument and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Kariakoo Market.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 52 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
1:00 PM
Check-in until
5:30 AM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Important information
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
- Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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
Hindi
Swahili
English
French
Nearby attractions
Ilala Market
7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Tanzania National Stadium
8.1 km / 5 mi
Uhuru Monument
9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Kariakoo Market
9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Le Grande Casino
9.8 km / 6.1 mi
St Joseph's Cathedral
10 km / 6.2 mi
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Atiman House
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Port of Dar es Salaam
10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Azania Front Lutheran Church
10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Askari Monument
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Vijana Mall
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
National Museum of Tanzania
11 km / 6.8 mi
Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre
11.2 km / 7 mi
Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens
11.3 km / 7 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 52
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Fireplace
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- Lift access
- Concierge
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Banquet hall
- Meeting room
- Business centre
- Spa treatments
- Hairdressing salon
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Billiards
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.
RO
Room Only
Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.
Upon availability
Room types
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DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE KING BEDDBL.EJ-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- EXECUTIVE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- 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
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX-KG
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG-SU
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Hotel Blue Sapphire
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Maribeth
Room and dining room both had visible mold on walls and ceiling and looked run-down. Dining room looked like a tired 1970’s diner- not in a good way. The smell was quite unpleasant. The price of the room was for the close proximity to the airport only! Dining room staff was pleasant and the food was good.
Erin
Great stay, fabulous staff and helpful to have the airport transfer. Thank you!
Myranda
Very comfortable
Kurt
Very helpful staff. Restaurant is good
Nettie
The room was clean, and the staff was exceptionally hospitable. I have stayed there several times and plan to stay there again when in Dar es Salaam.
Morris
Breakfast menu is very poor
Heathe
On time easy trip from the airport, kind welcoming staff, comfortable room-
Bradley
My son never checked in due to flight delays. He was stuck in Kenya. They lied and told Expedia he had checked in and charged us full price for his two unused rooms. Not happy
Jaafar
The receptionist were sleeping and not very
Anthony
A pleasant stay from the moment I was picked up from the airport until they dropped me off at the airport. The rooms were clean and the staff were friendly. Always my go to overnight stay when I am flying through Dar.
Lize-Marie
Avoid this hotel
The porter was very friendly and that is were the service stopped. I left 2 small bags at the hotel on the Friday before check in, it took them ages to find it. The staff at reception was super unfriendly and not helpful. I had an early check out and asked for 2 eggs and some fruit, they said they would organise it. When I arrived at the desk at 3 am there was nothing. I sent a message tl the hotel to tell them my time of arrival and if there will be a hotel transfer, I received NO response. I had to ask someone to contact the hotel.
On arrival the hotel transfer was waiting for other guests and got a taxi for me, the taxi broke down and I had to take a bajajis. There are lot of road works. I would not recommend this hotel There is only a hand held shower and no soap in the dispenser. The hotel needs an upgrade, it is over priced!
On arrival the hotel transfer was waiting for other guests and got a taxi for me, the taxi broke down and I had to take a bajajis. There are lot of road works. I would not recommend this hotel There is only a hand held shower and no soap in the dispenser. The hotel needs an upgrade, it is over priced!
Nathan
I love the quiet and the convenience of the stay here. It is a 5 minute drive to the airport (traffic allowing, of course), and it is really close to the Simba grocery store. The breakfast buffet and omelettes cooked to order are a highlight of each morning!
Allan
Good enough for a convenient stay near the airport
Charles J
BLUE SAPPHIRE IS A GREAT PLACE TO STAY
GREAT FOOD, FRIENDLY STAFF, AND LARGE CLEAN ROOM. ALSO, NO CHARGE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION, AND THAT IS A GOOD DEAL. WOULD DEFINATELY STAY AGAIN.
Rob
I love their omelette choices in the morning!
Richard
Hotel Blue Sapphire has a friendly and helpful staff. I always feel welcomed and comfortable there!
Kristin
Nice hotel. Clean, spacious rooms. My second stay. Close to airport. Unfortunately, the free airport pickup did not arrive (checked twice and tried calling hotel 2x with no luck) and I had to take a taxi (10 USD).
Pragati
I stayed in room 3317. I got bug bites. My wife had major loose motion after having their breakfast buffet. There is also a bad smell in the room and hallways. Staff is super friendly but because of these factors I recommend not staying at this property.
Suman
It was very comfortable. Proximity to the airport and free shuttle 24/7 was a bonus
Lucy
The area was very close to the airport
Brad
The staff was very kind and accommodating to us during our day layover in Dar es Salaam. We arrived at 2:30am and they let us check and sleep until the next afternoon.
Andrew
Good location for the airport but the access road is so bad you l
Michael
Loved this place
Awesome. Thank you.
Tabitha
The staff was VERY polite and accomodating.
Edward
The property was below my expectations
Tabitha
The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Room service came quickly. Food was really good.
Joel Sumithra
Close to airport and value for money
Heather
Not Safe for Travelers – Bags Opened by Staff
If you leave money in your bags and step out of your room, expect to be robbed. From my repeated visits to Tanzania, I've learned to carry all valuables with me at all times. I also photograph my bags before leaving the room to monitor whether anything has been disturbed. At this particular hotel, the staff proved to be untrustworthy. I deliberately positioned a luggage tag on the right side of my suitcase and placed my backpack against the wall. Both were clearly opened while I was away, but since I hadn’t left any cash inside, nothing was taken. It's deeply troubling how frequently theft occurs, and how little integrity is shown in such establishments. In Tanzania, the penalty for theft can be 5 to 7 years in prison. Incidents like this make it clear that serious action should be taken—starting with holding hotel staff accountable.
Savannah
Spent the night in transit.
Lovely staff.
Would recommend.
Lovely staff.
Would recommend.
Julie
The hotel room was spacious and clean - and not too far from the airport. The staff was friendly.
Unfortunately, my airport transfer from the airport did not show (in spite of two confirmations).
While this is not the fault of the hotel at all - there is extensive road construction which makes the entrance very difficult to access.
Unfortunately, my airport transfer from the airport did not show (in spite of two confirmations).
While this is not the fault of the hotel at all - there is extensive road construction which makes the entrance very difficult to access.
Ann
Excellent value
Close to the airport and free 24-hour shuttle service.
Lots of very friendly and helpful staff.
Deluxe room includes free breakfast buffet with extensive choices and cooked-to-order eggs.
Free wi-fi. There are meeting rooms and exercise equipment on site, though we used neither.
Lots of very friendly and helpful staff.
Deluxe room includes free breakfast buffet with extensive choices and cooked-to-order eggs.
Free wi-fi. There are meeting rooms and exercise equipment on site, though we used neither.
Julius
Easy for airport connections
Verified traveler
To run down
This place is very run down, would not recommend for the price point. Staff was friendly and the airport shuttle is great
CHARMAINE
I had no tv service. The bed sheets weren’t changed found hair in it. Made me leary of bathroom.
Julius
Great for quick stopover near the airport
Katherine
The airport transfer service was excellent and the driver was courteous and helpful even at 3 am when I had to be at an early departure flight. Thank you
rahul
Excellent Property & Next to Airport
Rebecca
Lovey hotel. Not a location if you would like to do some walking.
Rahul
Must Must Recommended this property is convenient from Airport & they have Free Pickup & Drop-off service from the airport overall great property to stay. & easy Indian food options available.
Mahfuzur
This ok
LARRY
Not the hotel's fault, but the roads are currently torn up and the repaving will not be finished until at least December. That made a 5-minute drive from the airport 20-25 minutes. We were there on an 8-hour layover, so that time difference mattered to us.
Our room was very spacious and well-appointed. The shower stall was huge! The only negatives were that both of the showerhead holders were broken, so we had to hold it in one hand while showering. Also, we called down to reception 15 minutes before our airport shuttle was scheduled and asked for someone to come get our bags. No one came, so we had to take them down ourselves. My husband uses a cane, so it was not easy to manage.
Other than those relatively small issues, we were very pleased and would stay there again if we had a long layover.
Our room was very spacious and well-appointed. The shower stall was huge! The only negatives were that both of the showerhead holders were broken, so we had to hold it in one hand while showering. Also, we called down to reception 15 minutes before our airport shuttle was scheduled and asked for someone to come get our bags. No one came, so we had to take them down ourselves. My husband uses a cane, so it was not easy to manage.
Other than those relatively small issues, we were very pleased and would stay there again if we had a long layover.
Edward
Always helpful.
Anmabelle
Just for a fee hours due to flight changed. However, it was a comfortable hotel with restaurant and a supermarket on premises
Terrence Joseph
The construction in the area made it very difficult to get to and from the hotel.
Nicole
Great staff
Peter
Excellent choice near the airport
We were not here very long unfortunately as we arrived late on one flight and had a flight out early the next morning. The hotel is close to the airport. The shuttle was easy to arrange and a friendly driver picked us up promptly. Our room was beautiful, clean and large. The reception staff were exceptionally friendly and spoke excellent English. Highly recommend this hotel especially if you want to be close to the airport.
Margaret
The people were so kind. The food was excellent with vegetarian options. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others.
Verified traveler
Close to airport - great value
Huge clean room, comfortable bed, very nice a/c, nice buffet breakfast with good coffee. Very good value. So close to the airport. Only addition would be a hair dryer, but certainly not a deal breaker.
There is ongoing construction on the main road (7/24) which adds a little to the time travel to and from and the noise - also, not a deal breaker.
There is ongoing construction on the main road (7/24) which adds a little to the time travel to and from and the noise - also, not a deal breaker.
Jessica
8 mins from the airport with free shuttle. This was the only reason we went to Dar Es Salaam (layover). The room was giant and the shower was so good! A nice break from the African austerity as a tourist. The girls at the restaurant were so kind, the pizza was awesome!
Mark
A very comfortable stay with an excellent breakfast. The rooms are large, clean, and nicely furnished. Quality bathroom supplies were provided and the shower and bathroom met western standards.
John
Friendly and helpful staff. Good a/c. Good gym. Very convenient to airport.
Isabel
Conveniently located near the airport. Easy to arrange airport pickup and transfer. Felt safe as a solo female traveller.
Thomas
Loved the hotel but layover very short. Hope to stay longer next time. Shuttle was a great help.
Festus
It is near the airport. The area is dusty due to ongoing roads constructions
Lisa
Transportation to and from the airport was reliable. Room was dirty and had bugs. Also the power went out several times.
Douglas
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Deanna
Great Airport Hotel Option
Wonderful option for a hotel close to the airport. The room was very (!) large, nice amenities, clean and a friendly staff.
There was some confusion at checkout about payment (they asked for my card when I had prepaid and seemed confused about why they didn’t know that) and they almost tried to get me to pay for a restaurant bill that was not mine - but they were apologetic for the confusion and did not press me for money I did not owe.
I would absolutely recommend the location but encourage you to review the details when leaving.
There was some confusion at checkout about payment (they asked for my card when I had prepaid and seemed confused about why they didn’t know that) and they almost tried to get me to pay for a restaurant bill that was not mine - but they were apologetic for the confusion and did not press me for money I did not owe.
I would absolutely recommend the location but encourage you to review the details when leaving.
Marie-France
Very nice and helpful staff.
Spacious room.
Little supermarket store next to the hotel is practical.
Spacious room.
Little supermarket store next to the hotel is practical.
Jill
Nice place to stay when you arrive or on your way to the airport in Dar Es Salaam. A good restaurant option and a very nice buffet for breakfast.
Lakema
I like that I was clean and quiet. Hot water was amazing! I also enjoyed the breakfast.
Jennifer
Convenient for stop overs from the airport. Friendly and very helpful staff.
Jean
Cleanliness
Friendly Staff
Friendly Staff
Jean
Friendly staff. Transportation to the airport.
Garry
Staff were great
Richard
The maids were friendly and efficient. The front desk staff was professional and helpful. The service and food in the hotel restaurant was excellent. The shuttle to the airport was prompt. I will stay there again. I highly recommend this hotel.
Justin
We had a very comfortable stay at Hotel Blue Sapphire. Our room was well equipped and the staff were very friendly and hospitable.
Antonnette
Positives
5 minutes drive from the airport.
Provides complimentary hotel shuttle to the airport 24/7.
Very clean room
Staff were friendly
Negatives
The hotel had an awful smell when entered. There was a smell of sewage in our room when the AC was on. It was very unpleasant and made it hard to sleep. We turned off the AC and the room was tolerable.
We felt safe at this hotel. Other than the unpleasant smell, the hotel was a great value close to the airport to catch a 4 A.M flight.
5 minutes drive from the airport.
Provides complimentary hotel shuttle to the airport 24/7.
Very clean room
Staff were friendly
Negatives
The hotel had an awful smell when entered. There was a smell of sewage in our room when the AC was on. It was very unpleasant and made it hard to sleep. We turned off the AC and the room was tolerable.
We felt safe at this hotel. Other than the unpleasant smell, the hotel was a great value close to the airport to catch a 4 A.M flight.
Victoria
Fast check-in, spacious room, free airport shuttle, close to the airport. Perfect for one night stsy between flights
Victor
Kind and professional staff
Sergio
They are skimpy on towels, there were no hand towels or wash cloths in the washroom, only one towel for bathing.
Jennifer
Good location, but room did not have sheets. Took well over an hour to get sheets. Then in morning discovered there was no bath towel. Internet in lobby did not work.
Also, attempted to call hotel numeroustimes before arrival and they simply do not answer the phone.
Also, attempted to call hotel numeroustimes before arrival and they simply do not answer the phone.
Steven
Decent place, but hot and smoky.
Poor air conditioner, stained carpet, smoking in the halls, ‘smoking section’ immediately as you leave the elevator on floor one, so you need to walk through a cloud of
Smoke to get to your ‘non-smoking’ room.
The place seems safe and the staff is friendly, but I need an air conditioner that works and hallways that are not full of smoke. I checked in and an hour later I checked out.
Smoke to get to your ‘non-smoking’ room.
The place seems safe and the staff is friendly, but I need an air conditioner that works and hallways that are not full of smoke. I checked in and an hour later I checked out.
GARTH
Excellent waiter called Abdul
David
Blue Sapphire is situated very close to the International Airport, which is its main feature - convenience. Other than that it is located in a very commercial, noisy and busy area, and although the rooms are clean and tidy, they are utterly devoid of any charm. It is a convenient hotel for short transit layovers at Dar-es-Salaam, that is about it.
Stephanie
Our room was very nice but no drinking water was provided and the air conditioning was not on when we arrived
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Hotel Blue Sapphire
Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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