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Iris Hotel

2.5 star property
Dar es Salaam guestrooms with memory foam beds

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Iris Hotel

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Breakfast served
Reception hall

Overview of Iris Hotel

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Livingstone corner Amani Streets, Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, 42771
  • Popular LocationKariakoo Market8 min walk
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Ferry Terminal3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Dar es Salaam5 min drive
  • AirportDar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)9 min drive

Room options

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Room amenity

Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedrooms Apartment | Living room | 18-inch TV with cable channels

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

In Dar es Salaam .You'll find Kariakoo Market and Uhuru Monument within a 15-minute walk of this Dar es Salaam hotel. Le Grande Casino and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 8 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min drive
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Masjid Qiblatain - 9 min walk
  • Chef's Pride Restaurant - 13 min walk
  • Chapan 56 Bhog - 13 min walk
  • International Congo Bar - 6 min walk
  • Hong Kong Hotel - 11 min walk

About this property

Iris Hotel

Dar es Salaam guestrooms with memory foam beds
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Iris Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Iris Hotel offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Iris Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 30 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
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, American Express, JCB International, and Union Pay.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Formula 10 Livingstone
Formula 10 Livingstone Dar es Salaam
Iris Hotel Dar es Salaam
Formula 10 Livingstone Hotel Dar es Salaam
Livingstone Hotel Dar es Salaam
Livingstone Dar es Salaam
Iris Dar es Salaam
Iris Hotel Hotel
Iris Hotel Dar es Salaam
Iris Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

How close is Iris Hotel to the airport?

Iris Hotel is 6.9 mi (10-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Iris Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Iris Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 30 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Iris Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.6 mi (18-min drive) from Coco Beach and 5.4 mi (26-min drive) from Msasani Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Iris Hotel offer free breakfast?

Iris Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Iris Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (17-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Iris Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Iris Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Iris Hotel have a pool?

Iris Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Iris Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Iris Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Iris Hotel to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Iris Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Dar es Salaam.

Iris Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Justus Kafunjo

Disliked: Staff & service
It was a prison for 3 days. Reception was disorganised for they could not even agree that I had paid. No internet, hard water, workers not truthful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Seamus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so cheap and cheerful
On the positive side, the staff were efficient, polite and friendly. If you like Indian sub-continent food, the independently run resturant is ok, the food being spicy but with too much sauce/gravy for my taste. The WiFi was ok. Less positively, there were only three (France 24, CNN and Al Jazeera) English language news channels. The hotel, probably for reasons of the owner's/manager's religious beliefs was teetotal; while this is not a problem, it should be advertised. Cleanliness was a challenge - I saw two small cockroaches so there were definitely many more and breeding. The area was characterised by very small shops, unpaved roads (so dusty) and noise. The bed was hard and the pillows lumpy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Me

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is clean and a few steps away from a mall with good supermarket. Taxi stands and main road are just there downstairs. Staff are very friendly and way better than any hotel I stayed at recently they are extremely respectful and caring. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value in the city centre
The Iris Hotel is located in the city centre in an area that is both local and central - to the city, to the Zanzibar ferry and convenient (enough) for the airport. Expectations should be pitched at the price - true it's a little rough around the edges but the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's safe but usual precautions apply. The breakfast is adequate and is served in a comfortable and very clean dining room. Bedrooms have cable TV (if that's important to you), AC and a fan. WiFi only works in public areas but the signal there is strong. I'd have no hesitations recommending this hotel if you're looking for a central, clean and value-for-money hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Fie Jensen and Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stolen money from the room. Do not stay.
We got stolen $400 USD from our room, and the hotel doesn't want to take responsibility for it. We were one gone for only 2 hours and the door was locked. Staff steals there. Will never stay again and will not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Tracey, Lehigh Valley Pa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better off hanging at the airport
Very spartan by any standard. No blankets or towels given. Bed like sleeping on a door with sheets. Was so uncomfortable I did not sleep anyway. Should have just stayed at the airport.... would have gotten more sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Sara, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Budget Option
Really comfortable room in a really nice place with friendly, warm staff. Best budget option I have experienced in Dar Es Salaam, and was much better quality than I was expecting. Food places close by as well.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good^^
Good for price.

6/10 Okay

Olof, Stockholm

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
you have to add in info about the hotel, they dont serve alcohol, and no bacon for brekfast, its the 3:d hotel I booked with you same thing happend, be better to info your guest about things like this, so long Ola'O

10/10 Excellent

traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant, ideal location and very friendly staff with clean rooms