Chelsea Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (721 reviews)
Uhuru Street , Dar es Salaam , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor location for attractions
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
8
The hotel was clean and the rooms were spacious and comfortable.
Service
8.5
Friendly and helpful staff, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
7.5
Good location, especially for ferry access, but some reviews indicate it's far from other attractions.
Room Quality
7
Rooms are small and some noise is present, particularly due to the hotel staff.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities provided, with a good view from the terrace.
Value for Money
6.5
Some guests feel the hotel isn’t worth the money based on location and room size.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast was not impressive and had a poor selection.
Overall Experience
7.5
Mixed feelings with some positive aspects; satisfactory but could improve.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:41

Property Description

Central Location
Located just 1 km from City Mall and downtown Dar es Salaam, Chelsea Hotel offers convenience for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, LED TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom in every room. Some rooms even feature additional amenities like a fridge, kettle, and stunning city views.

Exceptional Service
With a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff fluent in Swahili, English, Hindi, and Urdu, Chelsea Hotel ensures a smooth and comfortable stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Chelsea Hotel now and experience the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and exceptional service.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$40 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 721 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.5
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Evans Mikula Mumba • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • zm
8
I had a good stay in a very busy place.
Pros:

The friendliness of the staff. It is more like s family hotel.

Cons:

The rooms are not particularly big. They are rather small.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • couple • au
5
Pretty disappointing
Pros:

Hot water shower. Room a decent size.

Cons:

Breakfast service was chaos. Completely empty buffet that staff struggled to restock. Food was basic, waited 15 minutes for a coffee cup. Dinner was highly disappointing and not as described in the menu at all. Mattress old and sagging. Wouldn’t return to stay here.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • be
9
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. All in all good experience. Good breakfast

Cons:

The area is quite busy and noisy.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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ANDRENKK • solo_traveller • cd
10
Karioka journey
Pros:

The proximity of market, shopping.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Allan • couple • gb
7
It's a comfortable hotel but the breakfast isn't to everybody's taste.
Pros:

The hotel has a central location, not that there's much of interest there. There's a good view from the dining room and everybody is helpful.

Cons:

There's a free wake-up call at 05:30 from the local imam

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Aabid • couple • mw
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Ilse • couple • tz
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Ilse • couple • tz
8
Not great but okay for value.
Pros:

Great location in busy Kariakoo. Close to airport. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Bathroom especially showers need refurbishing.
Breakfast too much india oriented.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Kourani • couple • us
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Ryoichi • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • om
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Daniela de • couple • br
7
Pros:

Localização boa próximo ao Ferry. Café da manhã bom e quartos confortáveis.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Artemis • couple • us
7
Pros:

Decently clean, kind staff and pretty good breakfast. The view on the rooftop is also very pretty!

Cons:

There was no warm water to shower.
Also, the area didn’t seem very safe at night.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Sinan • couple • tr
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Mwamba • solo_traveller • zm
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Aliraza • solo_traveller • rw
6
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Mubo • couple • cd
10
C’était en transit, mais l’accueil du personnel était très agréable j’y retournerai sans hésiter
Pros:

L’emplacement était super intéressant

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Nkera • extended_group • rw
7
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee