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Hotel Blue Sapphire

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Restaurant
Lobby
Slippers, towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
  • AirportDar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)2 min drive
  • Popular LocationKariakoo Market9 min drive
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Ferry Terminal9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Dar es Salaam10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is $299
per night
$353 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam retreat .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Ilala Market and Tanzania National Stadium. Uhuru Monument and Kariakoo Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Tanzania National Stadium - 8 min drive
  • Kariakoo Market - 9 min drive
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 10 min drive
  • Mlimani City - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Java Executive Lounge - 6 min drive
  • Pizza Hut - 10 min drive
  • Comfort Zone - 8 min drive
  • Air Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Bao Cafe - 4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Blue Sapphire

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Hotel Blue Sapphire offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour health club, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Blue Sapphire. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 4-star Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Blue Sapphire offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and slippers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate

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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Blue Sapphire to the airport?

Hotel Blue Sapphire is 1.6 mi (2-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Blue Sapphire on May 12, 2024 start from $143.39, 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.

Does Hotel Blue Sapphire have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Blue Sapphire offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

How close is Hotel Blue Sapphire to the beach?

This hotel is 10.6 mi (38-min drive) from Coco Beach and 10.8 mi (37-min drive) from Msasani Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Blue Sapphire offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Blue Sapphire, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (9-min drive) and Sea Cliff Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A percentage-based fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Hotel Blue Sapphire have a pool?

Hotel Blue Sapphire does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Blue Sapphire have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Blue Sapphire have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Hotel Blue Sapphire to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Hotel Blue Sapphire is 4.7 mi away from Dar es Salaam.

Hotel Blue Sapphire Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Davenport

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

TIMO

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Good a/c. Good gym. Very convenient to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near the airport. Easy to arrange airport pickup and transfer. Felt safe as a solo female traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel but layover very short. Hope to stay longer next time. Shuttle was a great help.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023