Hotel Blue Sapphire

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

4.3

Excellent(111 Reviews)

Hotel in City of Dar es Salaam

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Hotel in Dar es Salaam with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free airport shuttle, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

3.4 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

5.7 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

6.8 mi

Uhuru Stadium

3.3 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 355 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 King • 646 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Executive Room

1 King • 646 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Hotel Blue Sapphire

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4.3

Excellent(111 Reviews)

Hotel in City of Dar es Salaam

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

3.4 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

5.7 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

6.8 mi

Uhuru Stadium

3.3 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 355 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 King • 646 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Executive Room

1 King • 646 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(111 Reviews)

4.3

Aug 2024

Just for a fee hours due to flight changed. However, it was a comfortable hotel with restaurant and a supermarket on premises

4.3

Aug 2024

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.

4.3

Aug 2024

We were not here very long unfortunately as we arrived late on one flight and had a flight out early the next morning. The hotel is close to the airport. The shuttle was easy to arrange and a friendly driver picked us up promptly. Our room was beautiful, clean and large. The reception staff were exceptionally friendly and spoke excellent English. Highly recommend this hotel especially if you want to be close to the airport.

4.3

Jul 2024

Huge clean room, comfortable bed, very nice a/c, nice buffet breakfast with good coffee. Very good value. So close to the airport. Only addition would be a hair dryer, but certainly not a deal breaker. There is ongoing construction on the main road (7/24) which adds a little to the time travel to and from and the noise - also, not a deal breaker.

4.3

Oct 2023

8 mins from the airport with free shuttle. This was the only reason we went to Dar Es Salaam (layover). The room was giant and the shower was so good! A nice break from the African austerity as a tourist. The girls at the restaurant were so kind, the pizza was awesome!

4.3

Aug 2023

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.

4.3

Jul 2023

Friendly and helpful staff. Good a/c. Good gym. Very convenient to airport.

4.3

Jul 2023

Conveniently located near the airport. Easy to arrange airport pickup and transfer. Felt safe as a solo female traveller.

4.3

May 2023

Loved the hotel but layover very short. Hope to stay longer next time. Shuttle was a great help.

4.3

May 2023

It is near the airport. The area is dusty due to ongoing roads constructions

4.3

Feb 2023

Transportation to and from the airport was reliable. Room was dirty and had bugs. Also the power went out several times.

4.3

Feb 2023

4.3

Feb 2023

Wonderful option for a hotel close to the airport. The room was very (!) large, nice amenities, clean and a friendly staff. There was some confusion at checkout about payment (they asked for my card when I had prepaid and seemed confused about why they didn’t know that) and they almost tried to get me to pay for a restaurant bill that was not mine - but they were apologetic for the confusion and did not press me for money I did not owe. I would absolutely recommend the location but encourage you to review the details when leaving.

4.3

Feb 2023

Very nice and helpful staff. Spacious room. Little supermarket store next to the hotel is practical.

4.3

Feb 2023

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.

4.3

Feb 2023

I like that I was clean and quiet. Hot water was amazing! I also enjoyed the breakfast.

4.3

Jan 2023

Cleanliness Friendly Staff

4.3

Jan 2023

Friendly staff. Transportation to the airport.

4.3

Dec 2022

Staff were great

4.3

Sep 2022

The maids were friendly and efficient. The front desk staff was professional and helpful. The service and food in the hotel restaurant was excellent. The shuttle to the airport was prompt. I will stay there again. I highly recommend this hotel.

4.3

Jun 2022

We had a very comfortable stay at Hotel Blue Sapphire. Our room was well equipped and the staff were very friendly and hospitable.

4.3

Jun 2022

Positives 5 minutes drive from the airport. Provides complimentary hotel shuttle to the airport 24/7. Very clean room Staff were friendly Negatives The hotel had an awful smell when entered. There was a smell of sewage in our room when the AC was on. It was very unpleasant and made it hard to sleep. We turned off the AC and the room was tolerable. We felt safe at this hotel. Other than the unpleasant smell, the hotel was a great value close to the airport to catch a 4 A.M flight.

4.3

Jun 2022

Fast check-in, spacious room, free airport shuttle, close to the airport. Perfect for one night stsy between flights

4.3

May 2022

Kind and professional staff

4.3

May 2022

They are skimpy on towels, there were no hand towels or wash cloths in the washroom, only one towel for bathing.

4.3

Apr 2022

Good location, but room did not have sheets. Took well over an hour to get sheets. Then in morning discovered there was no bath towel. Internet in lobby did not work. Also, attempted to call hotel numeroustimes before arrival and they simply do not answer the phone.

4.3

Apr 2022

Poor air conditioner, stained carpet, smoking in the halls, ‘smoking section’ immediately as you leave the elevator on floor one, so you need to walk through a cloud of Smoke to get to your ‘non-smoking’ room. The place seems safe and the staff is friendly, but I need an air conditioner that works and hallways that are not full of smoke. I checked in and an hour later I checked out.

4.3

Feb 2022

Excellent waiter called Abdul

4.3

Jan 2022

Blue Sapphire is situated very close to the International Airport, which is its main feature - convenience. Other than that it is located in a very commercial, noisy and busy area, and although the rooms are clean and tidy, they are utterly devoid of any charm. It is a convenient hotel for short transit layovers at Dar-es-Salaam, that is about it.

4.3

Oct 2021

Our room was very nice but no drinking water was provided and the air conditioning was not on when we arrived

4.3

Oct 2021

Amazing service

4.3

Oct 2021

Too many cockroaches in my room seen 5 of them had to sleep with the lights on all night to avoid the roaches not eating me. And the place got mosquitoes too

4.3

Sep 2021

Great room. 2217, really nice. Probably the best shower I have encountered in my 3 months of travel so far in 2021. So, I agree with a high rating for the room. But the restaurant sucks. The breakfast is awful. Fruit is warm; juice is warm, the coffee is a light brown liquid. Awful. Thank fully they have Nescafe instant coffee there. One evening I ordered the Pilau rice (see photo). The rice has good but no vegetables and salad. I asked the waitress, who was clueless. Then 10 minutes later she brought a "salad"... just cut up things, ... no dressing. And the vegetable never came. For a thort stay close to the airport the Hotel Sapphire is great and worth the money. But the restuarant .... really bad.

4.3

Aug 2021

Excellent hotel professional staff and the food was amazing. The Chef continued to out do himself with each meal. Close to Airport and a great Gym. Look no further if you are in Dar Es Salaam.

4.3

Aug 2021

It is close to the airport, about 5 min drive, the hotel provides free shuttle. There is supermarket next door. Room was spacious, clean. Fridge was functional and big enough. Pretty good restaurant. Place to spend night between flights.

4.3

Nov 2020

This is a nice clean hotel that has God’s service. The food was good and the employees were responsive. There was an issue with my air conditioner, and it took 3 visits fort then to get it to work properly. Then in the middle of the night the panel for the AC just feel open/ fortunately it was in the middle of the night, or it may have right on the head.

4.3

Oct 2020

Everyone was very kind and helpful. The King room was very comfortable and very pleasant. I did not realize i booked a suite but i highly recommend it! The restaurant on site was delicious and the service excellent.very short ride to the airport as well.

4.3

Oct 2020

Airport pickup and transfer back to the airport the next day worked perfectly. Nice and clean room. Happy to recommend the hotel if you need a safe place close to the airport.

4.3

Mar 2020

Very quick stay in between flights. Nice room and good service overall. Nice pit stop if you’re on a short layover and need some quick rest without going into town.

4.3

Feb 2020

Used as a base post flight from UK and onward trip up country

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in City of Dar es Salaam?

The average price for a rental in City of Dar es Salaam is $70 per night. This rental is $40 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel Blue Sapphire. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hotel Blue Sapphire pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and hot tub or spa.

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Hotel Blue Sapphire

Hotel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Executive Room

Hotel Blue Sapphire

Hotel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Executive Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in City of Dar es Salaam?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hotel Blue Sapphire pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hotel Blue Sapphire?

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