Hotel Blue Sapphire

Hotels
7.8 (968 reviews)
Julius K. Nyerere Road OPST TO TATA HOLDING AFRICA , VINGUNGUTI , Dar es Salaam , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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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.

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 968 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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Smith • solo_traveller • za
10
Good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Asked for takeaway breakfast coz I was catching early flight out of Dar es Salaam but found nothing at Reception early in the morning 🌅

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Magak • solo_traveller • ke
10
Pros:

Proximity to the Airport
The efficiency in pick up and drop off

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Philo • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Dave • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Cuisine is Indian.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • gb
6
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Zyambo • solo_traveller • zm
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything was perfect.Well done

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • lv
10
Ļoti labs viesnīca,ja nepieciešams, kur palikt uz īsu laiku pirms lidojuma.
Pros:

Ērts transfers uz lidostu

Cons:

Labāk nepasūtīt kokteiļus uz “room service”, tie nebija dzerami.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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SilverTravelsDotCom • Couples • Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
10
GREAT VALUE FOR A PRE-FLIGHT STAY
Pros:

We stayed in a standard twin room. Paid USD93 / GBP69.

Good:
- Spotlessly clean room
- Very comfortable beds
- Clean, quality bed linens
- Powerful shower with lots of hot water
- Great a/c
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Good quality food from the on-site restaurant
- Excellent pick-up and drop-off from/to the airport

Beware:
- Towel quality not the best
- Location is very close to the airport, not an area you’d want to walk around
- Rooms facing the main room are probably very noisy, we had a rear facing room

Overall fantastic value. Highly recommended for a transit stay between flights. Why pay more in downtown Dar es Salaam, and have a much longer journey back and forth?

2026-04-13 • via Tripadvisor
M
Mai • couple • us
9
Great stay
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent! We had a very comfortable night of sleep after many hours of travel. Appreciated the complimentary shuttles to and from the airport.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Really close to the airport with a free shuttle service who came to collect us. Staff were super friendly, rooms fairly basic but very clean and tidy, would recommend

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
GREAT VALUE FOR AN OVERNIGHT STAY BETWEEN FLIGHTS
Pros:

We stayed in a standard twin room

Good:
- Spotlessly clean room
- Very comfortable beds
- Clean, quality bed linens
- Powerful shower with lots of hot water
- Great a/c
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Good quality food from the on-site restaurant
- Excellent pick-up and drop-off from/to the airport

Overall fantastic value. Highly recommended for a transit stay between flights. Why pay more in downtown Dar es Salaam, and have a much longer journey back and forth?

Cons:

- Towel quality not the best
- Location is very close to the airport, not an area you’d want to walk around

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Ng'andu • couple • mw
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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mikkel • couple • dk
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Tunde • solo_traveller • hu
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Didier • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Maddy • couple • it
10
Perfetto per l aeroporto!
Pros:

Superiore agli standard che solitamente si trovano a Dar!
Ottimo servizio di Airport trasfer incluso (infatti abbiamo scelto questo albergo proprio per questo motivo e comodo a 5 minuti di taxi dall aeroporto, avendo uno stopover a Dar di 7 ore tra un volo e l altro)
Camera pulita e spaziosa; complimenti per il set cortesia in bagno.
Buon ristorante all interno.
Staff gentile e sorridente.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Andreassen • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Good taxi driver and service.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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SAADUN • couple • tz
6
The value for money is not applied
Pros:

Location. It is very nice location if you have a connecting flight

Cons:

The linen, towels and sheets are very old

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Trish • solo_traveller • cd
5
Uniquement pour un court transit
Pros:

La navette de et vers l’aéroport est impeccable. Ils sont à l’heure et très flexible.

Cons:

L’hotel est vetuste. Ok pour une nuit de transit, mais pas du tout pour un sejour.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Louise • family_with_children • za
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee