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Hotel Blue Sapphire

4.0 star property
Dar es Salaam hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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At Hotel Blue Sapphire, indulge in a massage at the onsite spa or enjoy free WiFi and coffee/tea in the lobby. With a free roundtrip airport shuttle, extended parking, and tour/ticket assistance available to help plan your day.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is R2 644
R3 146 total
includes taxes & fees
03 Aug - 04 Aug

Why we love this property

Work meets relaxation
This hotel combines business essentials like meeting rooms and 24-hour services with indulgent spa treatments, massages, and a vibrant lounge.
Tasty dining options
This hotel offers delicious variety with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. Culinary adventures begin with a buffet breakfast to start the day.

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

8,4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Map
Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Tanzania National Stadium - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Ilala Market - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Uhuru Monument - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 2 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bao Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Air Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Comfort Zone - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Blue Sapphire

  • Located just 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from the airport, Hotel Blue Sapphire offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in 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
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared refrigerator
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Spa services
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

HOTEL BLUE SAPPHIRE Dar es Salaam
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Dar es Salaam HOTEL BLUE SAPPHIRE Hotel
BLUE SAPPHIRE
Hotel HOTEL BLUE SAPPHIRE
Blue Sapphire Dar Es Salaam
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HOTEL BLUE SAPPHIRE Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Blue Sapphire offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Blue Sapphire does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Blue Sapphire?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a 50% charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a 50% charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (9-min drive) and Sea Cliff Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Blue Sapphire and nearby?

Hotel Blue Sapphire has a 24-hour fitness center and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Blue Sapphire?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

Hotel Blue Sapphire Reviews

8,4

Very good

8,6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8,8

Staff & service

8,2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The airport shuttle service is reliable, prompt, and convenient, with friendly drivers and 24/7 availability. (14 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offers excellent service and food. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Service staff
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Breakfast
Transportation
Shower
Food
Shuttle
Air conditioning

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

On time easy trip from the airport, kind welcoming staff, comfortable room-
Heathe, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Charles J, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Blue Sapphire has a friendly and helpful staff. I always feel welcomed and comfortable there!
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was very comfortable. Proximity to the airport and free shuttle 24/7 was a bonus
Suman, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Room service came quickly. Food was really good.
Tabitha, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rahul, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great staff
Nicole, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Brad, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spent the night in transit. Lovely staff. Would recommend.
Savannah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ann, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Katherine, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Just for a fee hours due to flight changed. However, it was a comfortable hotel with restaurant and a supermarket on premises
Anmabelle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Good enough for a convenient stay near the airport
Allan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I love their omelette choices in the morning!
Rob, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Close to airport and value for money
Joel Sumithra, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great for quick stopover near the airport
Julius, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Property & Next to Airport
rahul, 1-night trip