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Transit Motel Airport

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Front of property
Reception hall
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Plot 4, Block D, Off Nyerere Road, Dar es Salaam, 06090
  • Kariakoo Market
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Dar es Salaam
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mlimani City
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Close to airport.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this hotel, you'll find Kariakoo Market and St Joseph's Cathedral. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Askari Monument and National Museum of Tanzania.

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • University of Dar es Salaam - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Mlimani City - 18 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Coco Beach - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sammy's Good Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Java Executive Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Air Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Transit Motel Airport

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Transit Motel Airport. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Transit Motel Airport offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and train station (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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Transit Motel Airport

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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: TZS 10000 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Transit Airport Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport
Transit Motel Airport Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel
Transit Motel Airport Dar es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

How close is Transit Motel Airport to the airport?

Transit Motel Airport is 0.5 mi (1-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Transit Motel Airport have an airport shuttle?

Transit Motel Airport offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TZS 10000 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Transit Motel Airport to the beach?

This hotel is 11.1 mi (38-min drive) from Coco Beach and 11.5 mi (47-min drive) from Msasani Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Transit Motel Airport offer free breakfast?

Transit Motel Airport offers free continental breakfast every day from 5 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Transit Motel Airport?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (14-min drive) and Sea Cliff Casino (23-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Transit Motel Airport?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Transit Motel Airport?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Transit Motel Airport have a pool?

Transit Motel Airport does not have a pool.

Does Transit Motel Airport have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Transit Motel Airport have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Transit Motel Airport to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Transit Motel Airport is 1.5 mi away from Ukonga.

Transit Motel Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 277 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Worked out for a long layover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Satisfied

Satisfactory stop over hotel. Clean. Quiet. Friendly staff. Restaurant on site. On a dirt road. 3 minutes to DAR. No a/c remotes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

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

Great stopover

Staff excellent. Very close to airport but did not here a plane. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Gets the job done

We booked a night at the Transit Motel Airport to cool our heels for several hours before an 11pm flight. Pros - very good airlport shuttle service, pleasant staff, clean room. Cons - poor neighborhood, small room, shower looked inadequate, no soap in bathroom. I see that they seem to have a multi-night minimum stay now, which makes absolutely no sense. An airport hotel is almost by definition an overnight stay, and we wouldn't have wanted to stay more than 1 night there at most.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nerea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average

Nothing really interesting to mention here but the dishonesty of its shuttle driver which told us a higher price than we were told in the reception. The room is very basic but enough for a night or two, the strength of this hotel is how near the airport it is which is much appreciated considering most of the Main Street that leads you to the airport is under construction leading to longer times to get to the airport if you decide to stay at the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Eitan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a convenient hotel to stay if you wan to go to the airport in 5 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann, Largo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Albeit a very short ride, the road needs vast improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

kamila

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely the worst choice to stay before an early flight. There is no proprer road and it's quite noisy outside. The room itself is also very badly equipment with old aircon and a fan that produce a lot of noise. The bedsheets and mattress felt like they are made of plastic because it was really uncomfortable and made you sweat like crazy. Never again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, friendly staff with transportation to and from Julius Nyrere Airport. I stay at Transit Hotel Airport during my annual travel to Tanzania which requires regional flights from the Airport. Reliable driver arranged by the Motel. During my last stay the Motel was under renovation and no longer had in-house food preparation with LONG waits for a meal. Hopefully this will be better in 2024! A great value and pleasant experience.

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities. There is a lot of construction going on around the airport making transportation challenging. But the staff at this motel provide airport transportation that makes up for it. I recommend this as a comfortable place if you have a layover at the Dar airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sala

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ida

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

Convenient

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Alain

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nakia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect place for a quick overnight stopover close to the Dar es Salaam airport. It is very well priced and has everything you need, including a little restaurant and bar! The air conditioning was a blessing mid-summer. We would definitely stay here again if we have an overnight stopover in Dar!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

sophia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room was quite clean and the mosquito net was useful. perhaps they should put a smaller bed as the room is quite small and once you have luggage in the room, there is no space to pack/unpack.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The desk clerk was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Simple, Clean, and Oh So Convenient

The Transit Motel in Dar offers excellent service and value for those looking for a simple place to rest between flights in Dar es Salaam. I've stayed multiple times when arriving on a late night flight and have a connecting flight to the interior the next morning. Staff have always been helpful and responsive when needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Hotel from hell

First of all they did not pick us up from the airport as arranged. We paid an extortionate amount for a 5 minute journey because of that. On arrival the room was very dimly lit and swarming with flies and mosquitos. There were squashed roaches on the wall! The toilet was heavily stained and there was no water in the taps. We were moved to another room that was almost the same except there was water. We took uber to a mall almost an hour away and hung out there to avoid the room. When we returned at 10pm we had until 1am extremely loud club music playing somewhere in the building or the grounds preventing us from sleeping. As a local place to wash and rest before a long flight it absolutely failed. The woman at reception was one of the most idle service industry personnel ive ever encountered. Barely responded with a grunt when asked for a cleaner room with water. Bottom line - the traffic doesnt seem bad here....stay at a hotel further from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Herbert L

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

Thank you

Friendly, helpful staff. Good breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very Close to the Airport, 5 Minute Drive.The front desk can send a driver to pick u up from the terminal for 5USD.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Richard

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

Not recommend.

I have nothing good to say about this hotel other than it was very close to the airport and therefore convenient. Otherwise the room was not clean and the bed rock hard. We were given one towel to share between us and a bar of soap.The staff were not interested in their job. The lady that did breakfast seemed to be not interested in serving us and didn't seem friendly. The taxi from the airport was late and we had to remind the hotel to pick us up. However, it was only 5 dollars much cheaper than the taxi service at the airport. I suppose if you need only one night transferring to another place and don't mind a hard bed and poor service then a cheap hotel like this one is OK to put up with.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good basic hotel. The Room was clean. The Ac worked well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an overnight stop for an early flight so was quite adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019