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Hotel Slipway

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 4 restaurants

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Hotel Slipway

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property entrance
Executive Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Children's play area - outdoor
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Overview of Hotel Slipway

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Slipway Road, Msasani, Dar es Salaam
  • Popular LocationThe Slipway1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMakumbusho Village7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoco Beach8 min drive
  • AirportDar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)40 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Executive Double Room, Sea View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, Sea View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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$161 total
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May 16 - May 17
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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Masaki hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Slipway and 2 miles (3 km) of Bongoyo Island. Coco Beach and Sea Cliff Casino are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Slipway - 1 min walk
  • Makumbusho Village - 7 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive
  • Kariakoo Market - 10 min drive
  • Mbezi Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 23 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 12 min walk
  • Slipway Waterfront Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Chengdou Wu - 3 min drive
  • The Ridge Cafe - 7 min walk
  • Wild Flour - 7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Slipway

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 4 restaurants
Hotel Slipway offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and an outdoor pool. There are 4 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A casino, a children's pool, and a health club are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Slipway. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2015
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Slipway offers 72 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds and desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Ocean Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Italian, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 slot machines
  • Boat tours
  • Casino
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.00 per vehicle (one way)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Slipway Dar es Salaam
Slipway Dar es Salaam
Hotel Slipway Hotel
Hotel Slipway Dar es Salaam
Hotel Slipway Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Slipway to the airport?

Hotel Slipway is 11.8 mi (41-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 Slipway?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Slipway on May 3, 2024 start from $140.49, 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 Slipway have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Slipway offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 35.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Hotel Slipway to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Slipway offer free breakfast?

Hotel Slipway does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Slipway?

During your stay you can enjoy the onsite casino, featuring 3 slot machines.

What time is check-in at Hotel Slipway?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Slipway?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Slipway have a pool?

Hotel Slipway features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hotel Slipway have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Hotel Slipway have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Ocean Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

How close is Hotel Slipway to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Hotel Slipway is 0.5 mi away from Msasani Peninsula.

Hotel Slipway Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 206 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ben

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but needs a nudge back in right direction
Second time here, a great hotel though the service around the pool has dropped and the wait for food has increased.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed in this hotel a few times and it’s usually reliable. This time however it was not and I had to move rooms several times due to various maintenance issues. Despite a recent renovation one of the buildings needs another round of repairs. The staff were helpful when I brought the issues to their attention but there doesn’t seem to be any senior management presence. The breakfast also badly needs an update. All rooms should have mosquito nets too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kyung In

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the standard room and the executive room with ocean view. Pros: Convenient location with restaurants, bars, and juice/coffee/tea shops. Live bands at the restaurants at night. The standard room was recently renovated. Cons: Wifi was spotty in the standard room. The air conditioner was installed at an odd spot, the closet was blocking most of the cold air coming out of it. The shower was not properly sealed, water leaked through the gaps. The sofa and the cushions were old and smelly, like they were never washed/cleaned. Both rooms were not ready past the check in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thejodhar

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Myrto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location by the sea, lots to do around the Slipway. The staff is very helpful and polite
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you like quiet this isn’t the place for you. The restaurants outside the hotel plays music all day every day and shops and restaurants are busy with tourists and locals well into the wee hours. If someone is singing live then it will be extremely loud in the seaside rooms. When I checked in my room it had a strong urine smell. The carpet needs to be taken up and shouldn’t even be in hotel rooms on the beach. Nice atmosphere to be in overall but the older side of the hotel is very run down. There is a completely different section of rooms by the Hotel reception side which is a lot better and more quiet. The staff is very nice. Breakfast needs improvement.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsabe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

margarete

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location as there are some shops, bars and restaurants around the property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Visit
Fantastic location, wonderful staff (shoutout to Freddy!) and wonderful amenities. I cannot say enough good things about the accommodations and staff at Slipway. Courteous, friendly and thoughtful. They assisted me at the bank across the courtyard, provided restaurant suggestions and arranged private transport and accompaniment for me to do some market shopping in the city. Excellent value for money. I look forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yassin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slipway is a prime lication in Dar where you have All in One place.