You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Hotel Sapphire. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Kisutu, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam, Hotel Sapphire is near a train station. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Port of Dar es Salaam are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mbudya Island and Coco Beach. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
Plot No 4 Mtendeni Street, Dar es Salaam, PO Box 20009
What's nearby
Nyumba ya Sanaa
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Askari Monument
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kariakoo Market
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Dar Es Salaam Central Station
13 min walk
Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR)
27 min drive
Restaurants
Chowpatty
3 min walk
Chef's Pride Restaurant
4 min walk
Chapan 56 Bhog
3 min walk
Al Aaqib Barbeque & Fast Food
4 min walk
Tai Huo San Zhuang Restaurant
3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Sapphire
Hotel located in Kisutu
Consider a stay at Hotel Sapphire and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
An elevator, multilingual staff, and concierge services
Room features
All 63 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
Bathrooms with hydromassage showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus designer toiletries
30-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
Separate dining areas, kitchenettes, and refrigerators
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Casino shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
DVD player
Grocery/convenience store
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Concierge services
Multilingual staff
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Conference center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Elevator
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Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
30-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
DVD player
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
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Air conditioning
Desk
Laptop workspace
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 17.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3683.94 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: TZS 45000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Rollaway bed fee: TZS 17.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Property is also known as
Hotel Sapphire Dar Es Salaam
Sapphire Dar Es Salaam
Hotel Sapphire Hotel
Hotel Sapphire Dar es Salaam
Hotel Sapphire Hotel Dar es Salaam
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Sapphire pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sapphire?
As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sapphire on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩105,966, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Hotel Sapphire?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Sapphire?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Does Hotel Sapphire provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 45000 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Sapphire located?
Located in Kisutu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Vijana Mall and Le Grande Casino. Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Askari Monument are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 13 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Hotel Sapphire Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
6.2
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 68 reviews
10 - Excellent
19
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 68 reviews
8 - Good
30
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 68 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 68 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
Reviews
8/10 Good
RAVINDRA VISHWANATH
Sep 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of restaurants nearby and easy access to all parts of Dar Es Salaam
RAVINDRA VISHWANATH
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Mark
Sep 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. The hotel is old but maintained well.
Older hotel that has nice updates. The room and bathroom were very nice and comfortable. The staff was friendly. The food at the restaurants was mostly Indian dishes.
Mitch
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Akemi
Feb 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room had several problems with the facilities. Some outlet sockets were out of order, the kettle was broken, and the fridge was also out of order. Once the curcuit breaker tripped at night. I think the rooms need more frequent maintenance. Staff were always quick to respond to solve the problems and I was happy with that.
Clean hotel great service. Rooms are much more up to date than other hotels around.
Breakfast is definitely geared towards Indian clients, however that didn't put us off.
Staff in the restaurant were amazing!
We had a small hiccup when we first arrived, but was rectified immediately.
Great place to stay if you need to be in the centre of Dar.
Located in the city center and close to most offices. Very clean. Staff were nice and helpful and did not make any fuss about request for a late checkout. Highly recommended
Hotel bien situe dans le centre et au calme. Staff qui pourra vous aider au mieux selon vos besoins. Restaurant et repas de qualité, chambre grande et bien équipée. Un point a améliorer la literie. Wifi fonctionne parfaitement.
The hotel was in relatively good locality. Little bit far from Airport considering local traffic and ongoing Bridge construction going on in Dar Es Salaam. Restaurant food was one of the big plus. Roof top Bar & Restaurant was quite good, helps to relax after hectic work day. Local Taxis are always available outside the hotel.
This is a very good hotel in the city centre. The wifi worked well and the restaurant served good food (and beer). The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, and the air conditioning worked well. The biggest plus as far as I was concerned was the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff and management, which was outstanding. This will be my hotel of choice on my return to Dar es Salaam.
Friendly, authentic hotel, managed by an Indian family. Spacious rooms. Good service, friendly staff. Recommended.
Verified traveler
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
8/10 Good
Maureen Smitt
Jan 9, 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Old Colonial Type hotel
The staff were all charming and friendly. Restaurant service one night was so slow I left - 45 minute wait for a curry!!
There was a function upstairs, and I don't think they thought anyone else would be eating.
Breakfast (included) was OK, much Indian food, but omlets made to order.
The condition of the room is really bad. Paint is peeling. Washroom tiles are dirty and may have MOLD. Water doesn't drain during shower. It is really bad. Only supplied on bath towel and one hand towel. No napkins.
Neighborhood does not suite the location of this hotel.
I am used to stay in this hotel every time I visit Dar for about more than 4 years. At least a week stay every year. Very nice property with comfort, easy accessible, good location. Especially for Indian traveller it's a good choice as very close to Indian temples, Indian foods at walkable distance. Overall a good hotel.
The Sapphire is a safe and good choice. The rooms and the service is what you pay for and they are friendly and accommodating. The roof bar is lovely and relaxed. The Indian food at the hotel is some of the best I've tasted in Africa. A nice hotel in a very good location.
Good hotel - Indian vegetarian food available in this hotel - managed by Indians - good value for money
SUBRAMANIAN
6/10 Okay
andrius, london
May 31, 2015
just acceptable
it was ok for a short overnight stay, quite nice breakfast. not far from the ferry terminal. the terrace upstairs looked nice for a drink in the evening, but we arrived after 11pm so never had a chance to use it as it was already closed by that time.
They could not find booking for two so we were upgraded to a very nice suite. Overnight stay in DAR, very comfortable, left before breakfast time so they packed a sandwich to go for two. Dinner was the best curry in hotel dining room I have had in years. I liked the hotel a lot. U.S. $30.00 plus tip cab ride from airport