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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
Restaurant
Gym

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Ilala Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanzania National Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Ilala Market - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Tanzania National Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Air Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bao Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bao Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Blue Sapphire

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
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. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff 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
  • Pool or billiards table
  • 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. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and slippers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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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 gym
  • Billiards/pool table

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

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.

  • 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 Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Blue Sapphire on Dec 9, 2025 start from $163.03, 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 doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

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

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