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Hotel Blue Sapphire

Property class: 4
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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A lobby with ornate pillars, chandeliers, and a polished floor.
A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
An interior view of an elevator with reflective glass walls, a metallic handrail, and a patterned floor design.
A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a TV on the wall, and decorative screens on the ceiling.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, red accents, and a sign reading "HOTEL BLUE SAPPHIRE."

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens and brown accents, flanked by two bedside lamps.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with white bedding and brown accents, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted painting.

Deluxe Room

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

View all photos for Executive Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and brown accents, flanked by two bedside lamps.

Executive Room

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

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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 - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Ilala Market - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Grande Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Fast Food - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Urban Jiko - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Muchachos Fast Food - ‬11 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
  • ATM
  • 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

  • In-room microwave
  • 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
  • Microwave
  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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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 Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Blue Sapphire on Sep 1, 2026 start from $190, including 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 mi (15-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.

Hotel Blue Sapphire Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 176 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heathe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On time easy trip from the airport, kind welcoming staff, comfortable room-
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Morris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu is very poor
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness
Good enough for a convenient stay near the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A pleasant stay from the moment I was picked up from the airport until they dropped me off at the airport. The rooms were clean and the staff were friendly. Always my go to overnight stay when I am flying through Dar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joel Sumithra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport and value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love their omelette choices in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great for quick stopover near the airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BLUE SAPPHIRE IS A GREAT PLACE TO STAY

GREAT FOOD, FRIENDLY STAFF, AND LARGE CLEAN ROOM. ALSO, NO CHARGE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION, AND THAT IS A GOOD DEAL. WOULD DEFINATELY STAY AGAIN.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Blue Sapphire has a friendly and helpful staff. I always feel welcomed and comfortable there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rahul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Property & Next to Airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was VERY polite and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the quiet and the convenience of the stay here. It is a 5 minute drive to the airport (traffic allowing, of course), and it is really close to the Simba grocery store. The breakfast buffet and omelettes cooked to order are a highlight of each morning!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable. Proximity to the airport and free shuttle 24/7 was a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area was very close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Must Must Recommended this property is convenient from Airport & they have Free Pickup & Drop-off service from the airport overall great property to stay. & easy Indian food options available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Room service came quickly. Food was really good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for stop overs from the airport. Friendly and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay when you arrive or on your way to the airport in Dar Es Salaam. A good restaurant option and a very nice buffet for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were so kind. The food was excellent with vegetarian options. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Amenities
The staff was very kind and accommodating to us during our day layover in Dar es Salaam. We arrived at 2:30am and they let us check and sleep until the next afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this place

Awesome. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jaafar

Liked: Cleanliness
The receptionist were sleeping and not very
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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