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Hotel Blue Sapphire

Property class: 4

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Lobby
Gym
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 10 per person)
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$193
$160 nightly
$193 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 13 - May 14

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Located in Dar es Salaam, Hotel Blue Sapphire is within a 10-minute drive of Ilala Market and Tanzania National Stadium. .This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Uhuru Monument and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Kariakoo Market.

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
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 10 min drive - 6.9 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
  • ‪Bao Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Air Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Life - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Blue Sapphire

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.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 52 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Hotel Blue Sapphire has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

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

Pets not 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

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

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

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

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Blue Sapphire Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 166 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Bradley, Huntington Beach

My son never checked in due to flight delays. He was stuck in Kenya. They lied and told Expedia he had checked in and charged us full price for his two unused rooms. Not happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jaafar

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Lize-Marie

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Avoid this hotel

The porter was very friendly and that is were the service stopped. I left 2 small bags at the hotel on the Friday before check in, it took them ages to find it. The staff at reception was super unfriendly and not helpful. I had an early check out and asked for 2 eggs and some fruit, they said they would organise it. When I arrived at the desk at 3 am there was nothing. I sent a message tl the hotel to tell them my time of arrival and if there will be a hotel transfer, I received NO response. I had to ask someone to contact the hotel. On arrival the hotel transfer was waiting for other guests and got a taxi for me, the taxi broke down and I had to take a bajajis. There are lot of road works. I would not recommend this hotel There is only a hand held shower and no soap in the dispenser. The hotel needs an upgrade, it is over priced!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin, North Canton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Allan, BOCA RATON

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles J

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love their omelette choices in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cormac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean, spacious rooms. My second stay. Close to airport. Unfortunately, the free airport pickup did not arrive (checked twice and tried calling hotel 2x with no luck) and I had to take a taxi (10 USD).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pragati, Palo Alto

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I stayed in room 3317. I got bug bites. My wife had major loose motion after having their breakfast buffet. There is also a bad smell in the room and hallways. Staff is super friendly but because of these factors I recommend not staying at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Good location for the airport but the access road is so bad you l
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Loved this place

Awesome. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha, Oxford

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