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Q-Bar & Guest House

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly Dar es Salaam guesthouse with restaurant, connected to a shopping center

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Food and drink

Reviews

7,6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)
The price is R998
R1 178 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Plot 1 Ali Bin Said Road, Dar es Salaam, 4595

What's nearby

  • Coco Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Slipway - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Makumbusho Village - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 34 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪wavuvi kempu - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zuane - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Levant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Orchid Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Q-Bar & Guest House

When you stay at Q-Bar & Guest House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Q-Bar, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

English, Swahili, Swedish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in 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

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

Children

  • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets stay free
  • Specific rooms only*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Q-Bar - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 19 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Q-Bar Guest House Guesthouse Dar es Salaam
Q-Bar Guest House Guesthouse
Q-Bar Guest House Dar es Salaam
Q-Bar Guest House
q Bar Hotel
q-Bar And Guest House
q-Bar & Guest House Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Q-Bar & Guest House Guesthouse
Q-Bar & Guest House Dar es Salaam
Q-Bar & Guest House Guesthouse Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Q-Bar & Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Q-Bar & Guest House 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 Q-Bar & Guest House?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Q-Bar & Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Q-Bar & Guest House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 19 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Q-Bar & Guest House?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Q-Bar & Guest House?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Sea Cliff Casino (5-min drive) and Le Grande Casino (7-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Q-Bar & Guest House?
Yes, Q-Bar offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Q-Bar & Guest House like?
Q-Bar & Guest House is a short 19-minute walk from Coco Beach and 17 minutes' walk from Nyumba ya Sanaa.

Q-Bar & Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7,6

Good

7,2/10

Cleanliness

8,0/10

Staff & service

6,0/10

Amenities

6,4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Reasonably priced
Richard, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, surrounding area is very convenient plenty of shops and restaurants. Safe area as well. Every thing you need is in walking distance.
richard, 11-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

2/10 Poor

Do not stay here!! Dirty and prostitution happens here!! You aren’t safe!!
Catherine, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The place is run down and the bed is like a piece of plywood.
James, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

As always, great staff and okay pricing for basic good accommodation. Coming back again next few years! 👍👍👍
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The toilet in my room would not flush the way is supposed to.
RAMA, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bradley, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Pierre, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

the staff is always friendly and willing to help, just ask and they try immediately.
markus, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The place was as described. Nice bed, nice breakfast. Staff was friendly and the food was good.
Gilbert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Low Cost Escape Away Spot from Dar City
Good low cost hotel to spend a wonderful evening and enjoy the great location during the day in Oyster bay. KFC,Pizza Hut,Sub Way, Samaki Samaki(sea food), Mystic Masala and Khana Khazana(indian food) and Oyster bay Farmer's Market at walking distance. Great meeting point for expats during the evening. Enjoy good food, live music, watch football on big screen at hotel until 2.00 a.m. Great for solo backpackers to escape away from Dar City centre.
Reza, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel may not be to everyone's choice, but I liked it. The room I had was good, in room safe, Wi-fi is OK, the TV was old but it worked OK, the air-con worked and a fridge in the room, what more do you want from a hotel.... I had the top floor room over looking the bar, when I stayed it was no problem with noise from the bar but it was not at a weekend, maybe that would be different I don't know so can't say... The question is, would I stay here again and the answer is yes....
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Decent place for the price
I stayed in the Backpackers room, the breakfast was nice every morning and the staff can be friendly, however sometimes they can try and cheat you out of money by charging more than they usually do and when you check with someone else about the prices, they claim that they didn't know the correct price, they haven't worked there for long or that they misunderstood your questions. This was disappointing. Powercuts seemed to be frequent when I stayed there so there was an unreliable power source and wifi access, However, the place is close (10mins walk) to Coco beach. Across the street is a bank and ATM allowing for easy withdrawals and around the corner is a supermarket, food chain stores and an art exhibition centre. There are taxis close by for easy access (check and agree on prices before setting off). The bar downstairs is a nice environment but typical for a bar. Nothing over the top.
28-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review