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Hotel Blue Sapphire

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Restaurant
Gym

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room

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

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 - 5.9 km
  • Tanzania National Stadium - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 10 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Air Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bao Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bao Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Blue Sapphire

Hotel in Dar es Salaam with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center
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 transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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Hotel Blue Sapphire Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 157 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was below my expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha, Oxford

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Matilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not Safe for Travelers – Bags Opened by Staff

If you leave money in your bags and step out of your room, expect to be robbed. From my repeated visits to Tanzania, I've learned to carry all valuables with me at all times. I also photograph my bags before leaving the room to monitor whether anything has been disturbed. At this particular hotel, the staff proved to be untrustworthy. I deliberately positioned a luggage tag on the right side of my suitcase and placed my backpack against the wall. Both were clearly opened while I was away, but since I hadn’t left any cash inside, nothing was taken. It's deeply troubling how frequently theft occurs, and how little integrity is shown in such establishments. In Tanzania, the penalty for theft can be 5 to 7 years in prison. Incidents like this make it clear that serious action should be taken—starting with holding hotel staff accountable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Spent the night in transit. Lovely staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025