Airport Transit Lodges

3.0 star property

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Interior
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kipawa Area, Kiwalani, Ilala District, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Tanzania National Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilala Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Located in Dar es Salaam, Airport Transit Lodges is within a 10-minute drive of Tanzania National Stadium and Kariakoo Market. .This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Port of Dar es Salaam.

What's nearby

  • Tanzania National Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Ilala Market - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Uhuru Monument - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bao Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Air Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Baracuda bar kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Airport Transit Lodges

Airport Transit Lodges offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Airport Transit Lodges has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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 or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3890.52 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Airport Transit Lodges Dar es Salaam
Airport Transit Dar es Salaam
Airport Transit Lodges Hotel
Airport Transit Lodges Dar es Salaam
Airport Transit Lodges Hotel Dar es Salaam

Airport Transit Lodges Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 176 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, super close to the airport, room was clean and sufficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great overnight stay. The staff was welcoming and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph (Lennan)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very welcoming and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
can’t beat the price for how convenient this place is.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stop for a few hours before proceeding with my travels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was near the airport and good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma W

Liked: Amenities
Very good food. Great staff especially receptionist!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and the airport shuttle in the middle of the night was the main reason i booked here. Definitely a great value if you have a very short layover.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and proximity to the airport
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were helpful. The airport location was great for flying out. The property was clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Airport and they provide transportation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELP

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

Pleasant stay

It was a pleasant stay. The room was comfortable and we'll furnished and the staff was welcoming and accomodating. The cuisine was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a very convenient location for air travelers. The service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great accommodation in a great neighborhood. The three nights were very exciting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Good option to stay near airport

If you need to stay close to the airport for an early flight, this is a great option. Simple but clean and super welcoming staff. It offers free breakfast and has food service. Also offers free airport transfers which is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the airport, that's very handy but noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Staff & service
Airport Transit Lodges is an good overnight option for travellers passing through Dar-Es-Salaam airport. My rooms was clean. It had an AC and a ceiling fan. The shower had hot water. The staff was amiable. The free breakfast and transfer to the airport were also adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
We appreciate the property picking us up at the airport at 01:30 AM
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception and staff were super nice. The hotel is simple but clean. However, the planes land all night just passing above and the mousk is really near and also noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher J

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

Very functional

This was a good place near the airport to stay during a long-ish layover. Good, clean, functional. And nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fermeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to spend couple of hours there before the long flight journey. The staff kindly provided us an early breakfast and arranged the airport shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this. I loved the stay and staff was very friendly