Hotel Blue Sapphire

Hotels
7.8 (1007 reviews)
Julius K. Nyerere Road OPST TO TATA HOLDING AFRICA , VINGUNGUTI , Dar es Salaam , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Convenient airport access
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent service quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.51
Some rooms reported uncleanliness and unpleasant pests.
Service
8.48
Overall, the staff was regarded as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.02
Conveniently located close to the airport with a shuttle service.
Room Quality
7.47
Rooms reported as spacious with some room quality issues mentioned.
Amenities
8
Amenities like a gym and steam room were appreciated.
Value for Money
7.46
Generally acceptable value, but some guests expected better standards.
Food and Beverage
7.01
Variety at breakfast praised, but coffee and wine quality was lacking.
Overall Experience
8.48
Most guests had a positive experience, highlighting convenience and staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning City Views

At Hotel Blue Sapphire, immerse yourself in luxury with our 4-star service and breathtaking city views from every room. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV in each accommodation.

Unwind and Stay Active

Relax and rejuvenate in our sauna and steam room, or break a sweat in our fitness center. With room service available, your comfort is our top priority.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service

Located just 3 km from Julius Nyerere International Airport, our hotel offers free airport pickup/drop-off. Indulge in a delicious continental or buffet breakfast each morning and take advantage of our 24-hour front desk and business center services.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Hotel Blue Sapphire.

Important information:

Please inform 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.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DAR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1007 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 7.01
Overall Experience: 8.48
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PRAVIN • couple • za
8
Comfortable overnight stay
Pros:

Food was great. Staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Nozha • couple • gb
7
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • au
8
great for a convenient and comfortable. layover near Dar es Salaam airport
Pros:

excellent for a short stay near the airport. great breakfast

Cons:

the location on a busy and dirty road was not great - but this is the tradeoff for being so close to the airport

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Jansen • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Tooke • solo_traveller • za
7
If you’re looking for something close to the airport this is good
Pros:

Close to airport

Cons:

Friendly staff

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Hara • solo_traveller • zm
2
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • tz
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
S
Sayyid Mohammed El-Amine & Farhat Khalfan • couple • yt
8
Magnifique
Pros:

L’emplacement, chambre spacieuse et le petit déjeuner

Cons:

Les serviettes (très vieilles)

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Anirudh • couple • in
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Nous sommes arrivés dans la nuit, le check in à 4:00am et le check out à 3:00pm. Le transfert aéroport organisé pas l hôtel. Les chambres sont immenses.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
A
Anirudh • couple • in
10
Value for Money stay close to the airport
Pros:

Very close to the airport and they offer to and fro shuttle service free of charge. The rooms are quite clean, sheets and towels are clean and the bathroom has 24*7 hot water. The food is quite decent, Indian food is authentic.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
M
MRABTI_KARIM • solo_traveller • tn
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
N
Nozha • couple • gb
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • extended_group • au
7
Pros:

Ear airport

Cons:

No one did wake up call and we asked twice

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
B
Bettadapura Srikanth • couple • gb
9
Highly recommend recommended for an overnight transit visit through Dar Es Salaam
Pros:

Excellent location.
Very friendly Staff
Super clean
Large and spacious rooms

Cons:

Nothing to not like — perfect for an overnight stop while transiting through Dar airport

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
H
Hamza • solo_traveller • dz
3
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • za
8
Great location close to the airport
Pros:

Very close to the airport, good location for overnight before flying out.

Cons:

All was good nothing to complain about.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
D
Davith • solo_traveller • za
6
Poor organization
Pros:

Cleanliness - not good

Cons:

None

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
G
gaetan H. • solo_traveller • cd
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Elvis • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

I liked everything about the hotel. Very nice and clean room. I can't wait to visit there again.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee