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About this property

Set in Dar es Salaam, 1.9 mi from Julius Nyerere International international airport, Hotel Blue Sapphire offers accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness center and a bar. Each accommodations at the 4-star SERVICE, hotel has city views and free Wi-Fi and FREE AIRPORT PICKUP/DROP. The property has a sauna, steam and room service. All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath, slippers and free toiletries. At Hotel Blue Sapphire the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodations. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, a business center and ironing service at the property. Kariakoo Market is 4.3 mi from Hotel Blue Sapphire, while Kivukoni Fish Market is 6.2 mi from the property and 3.7 mi from Tanzania National Stadium.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Asian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wanda
    United States United States
    The room was huge and beautiful. We had a great view of the city. Location was an easy ride to the sea. The staff were accommodating. Helped arrange transport to the National Museum and more. Breakfast was amazing. Loved everything about this place.
  • Brandon
    United States United States
    Conveniently close to the airport. My wife and I stayed here twice during our layover in DAS. Staff is very welcoming and nice. The restaurant also has good food!
  • Edward
    United States United States
    The staff is very friendly and courteous. The location and free 24/7 shuttle to the airport are appealing features. Restaurant and room service offer very good selections and quality. Most staff have a good command of English as an international...
  • Marília
    Brazil Brazil
    The rooms are massive and can comfortably fit 3 to 4 people. The staff is very friendly, it's extremely close to the airport (which can be a lifesaver considering Dar es Salaam's crazy traffic) and there is a free shuttle. I honestly don't think...
  • Paul
    United States United States
    The staff was friendly, it was very clean and it was very close to the airport which is what I wanted
  • Lorenas
    Norway Norway
    Near the airport, complimentary shuttle and friendly staff. The hotel is a little bit outdated but acceptable.
  • Steven
    United States United States
    Good location with access to the airport. Room was spacious. Restaurant was very good.
  • Steven
    United States United States
    The breakfast and overall service was great. Restaurant dinner food was very good.
  • Ozana
    Australia Australia
    Extremely convenient to the airport. Free shuttle to and from the airport. Very nice helpful staff. The room was very well presented and the bed was comfortable and a great night's sleep. The restaurant had a wide selection of meals.
  • James
    United States United States
    We actually stayed at the Sapphire hotel in town the first time and stayed at Blue Sapphire in April. Blue Sapphire was nice especially with the traffic in town and the heavy rain. The room was quiet and the shuttle to and from the airport was...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Sugar & spice
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Chinese • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegan

House rules

Hotel Blue Sapphire takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Blue Sapphire of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).