Blackwood Boutique Hotel and Apartments

Hotels
8.4 (411 reviews)
Kongombili Street , Dar es Salaam , tz

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Cons:
Long wait times for food
Humidity in rooms
Hot water issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Room was clean and well maintained, but some complaints about humidity.
Service
8.83
Staff were friendly and helpful, with excellent customer service noted.
Location
8.67
Great location with easy access to most places.
Room Quality
8.62
Spacious and well-designed rooms, though some issues noted with maintenance.
Amenities
8.65
Good fitness room and pool area.
Value for Money
8.11
Standard quality for this hotel tier, but issues with hot water affected perception.
Food and Beverage
7.66
Long wait times for meals and lack of meal variety noted.
Overall Experience
8.53
Overall enjoyable stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 10:58

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Top-Notch Amenities

Outdoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, and Stylish Bar
Indulge in relaxation by the outdoor swimming pool, stay active at the fitness centre, and unwind with a drink at the stylish bar.

Wellness Packages and Modern Restaurant
Rejuvenate with wellness packages on-site and savor delicious African cuisine at the modern restaurant open for dinner and lunch.

Free WiFi, Sauna, and Secure Environment
Enjoy complimentary amenities like free WiFi, sauna access, and full-day security for a worry-free stay.

Book now to experience the epitome of luxury at Blackwood Boutique Hotel and Apartments in Dar es Salaam.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 411 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 7.66
Overall Experience: 8.53
محمد دليل solo_traveller ae
10
Pros:

اقمت في ثلاثة فنادق في زنجبار ودار السلام وكان هو أفضل فندق مقارنة مع الثلاثة من كل النواحي حتى القيمة مقابل المال
انصح الجميع، الغرفة كبيرة وجيدة جدا خدمة الساونا مجانا والموقع ممتاز وبعيد عن زحمة دار السلام وقريب من معظم المواقع

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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sherri extended_group us
3
Be careful
Pros:

Breakfast was fine though their coffee machine was broken, the server made coffee esp for us!

Cons:

The reason for the low score is that after we left, I got a call from the front desk person trying to extort money from me. She told me my charge did t go through and that she would be fired and that her mother was sick and depending on her. I told her to have management call me and I’d pay them directly. She even sent a text with her photo. Of course I checked my credit card and it has gone through. I alerted the management and they never let me know if they had taken care of this. Very disappointed. Plus it was our very first night of a month long holiday through Africa. Needless to say it was a bitter pill. We didn’t have anything like that happen anywhere else. Our trip was fantastic, but the memory of that stay is horrible.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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LIEMONYINGONG solo_traveller cm
9
A place to be
Pros:

Large rooms , clean , good food and reception

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Monica couple tz
5
Was comfortable
Pros:

Location and room size

Cons:

Furniture and fixtures

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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NYANGE couple tz
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Julian solo_traveller de
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Julian solo_traveller de
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Brook couple ae
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Vincenzo couple it
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Mkwanda solo_traveller tz
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, location and cleanness.

Cons:

No

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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GlennDJ solo_traveller za
7
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Hatim solo_traveller sa
6
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller bz
10
Supper!
Pros:

Breakfast very good

Cons:

A little fungi or alge between the wall tiles on the walls in the bathroom

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Kurt solo_traveller ch
7
Pros:

Big rooms
Nice food

Cons:

All Appartmens in the basement where the AC devices are istalled.
Bathroom has no Window. With closed door it is smelling...

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Chilekwa solo_traveller zm
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Vincent solo_traveller ug
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Davy couple be
8
Nice discovery, in maybe not the best area of Dar es Salaam, but Bolt is always available.
Pros:

Breakfast was limited but very good, room service was good too. Due to the location it might be best to eat at the hotel in the evening, unless you are very familiar with Dar. Massage and swimming pool at the hotel were also very nice.
Most appreciated was probably Aisha (working at reception desk), she was always ready to help out if I had any question

Cons:

The bathroom might need a checkup, the jacuzzi of the bath wasn't working and when draining the water from the bathtub, lots of dirty water came out of the sink of the shower. I guess it needed some flushing, so might be solved now.
Concerning the tv, the connection wasn't always stable, as a result you couldn't always select what you wanted to see, but that's just a detail.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Agness solo_traveller tz
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Fatimah couple in
10
Blackwood Hotel was cozy, clean, and comfortable. The Wi-Fi was great, the shower was hot, the pool was nice, and the br
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at Blackwood Hotel and would absolutely stay here again. The hotel was cozy, clean, and very comfortable. The Wi-Fi worked great throughout my stay, the shower had reliable hot water, and the pool was a lovely place to relax.

One of the highlights was the breakfast—it was absolutely amazing and definitely worth trying. The food was fresh, delicious, and a great way to start the day.

The staff were incredibly kind, professional, and courteous, always willing to help with a smile. Overall, this was one of the nicest hotels I have stayed at in Dar es Salaam. Everything exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Penelope couple za
1
2026-06-13 via Nuitee