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Iris Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

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Balcony
Front of property
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Hallway
Room amenity

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedrooms Apartment | Living room | 18-inch TV with cable channels

Two Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Livingstone corner Amani Streets, Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, 42771

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Coco Beach - 18 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 10 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Iris Hotel

Iris Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 85 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • There is no front desk at this property
  • The host will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Cruise terminal shuttle*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

  • Beach shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*
  • Casino shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 18-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast only.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 30 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Beach shuttle, casino shuttle, and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Formula 10 Livingstone
Formula 10 Livingstone Dar es Salaam
Iris Hotel Dar es Salaam
Formula 10 Livingstone Hotel Dar es Salaam
Livingstone Hotel Dar es Salaam
Livingstone Dar es Salaam
Iris Dar es Salaam
Iris Hotel Hotel
Iris Hotel Dar es Salaam
Iris Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Iris Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Iris Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Iris Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Iris Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Iris Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 30 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Iris Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Iris Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (17-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Iris Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Iris Hotel like?
Iris Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Kariakoo Market and 14 minutes' walk from Uhuru Monument.

Iris Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

It was a prison for 3 days. Reception was disorganised for they could not even agree that I had paid. No internet, hard water, workers not truthful
Justus Kafunjo, 3-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not so cheap and cheerful
On the positive side, the staff were efficient, polite and friendly. If you like Indian sub-continent food, the independently run resturant is ok, the food being spicy but with too much sauce/gravy for my taste. The WiFi was ok. Less positively, there were only three (France 24, CNN and Al Jazeera) English language news channels. The hotel, probably for reasons of the owner's/manager's religious beliefs was teetotal; while this is not a problem, it should be advertised. Cleanliness was a challenge - I saw two small cockroaches so there were definitely many more and breeding. The area was characterised by very small shops, unpaved roads (so dusty) and noise. The bed was hard and the pillows lumpy.
Seamus, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is clean and a few steps away from a mall with good supermarket. Taxi stands and main road are just there downstairs. Staff are very friendly and way better than any hotel I stayed at recently they are extremely respectful and caring. Great value for money.
Me, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great value in the city centre
The Iris Hotel is located in the city centre in an area that is both local and central - to the city, to the Zanzibar ferry and convenient (enough) for the airport. Expectations should be pitched at the price - true it's a little rough around the edges but the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's safe but usual precautions apply. The breakfast is adequate and is served in a comfortable and very clean dining room. Bedrooms have cable TV (if that's important to you), AC and a fan. WiFi only works in public areas but the signal there is strong. I'd have no hesitations recommending this hotel if you're looking for a central, clean and value-for-money hotel
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Stolen money from the room. Do not stay.
We got stolen $400 USD from our room, and the hotel doesn't want to take responsibility for it. We were one gone for only 2 hours and the door was locked. Staff steals there. Will never stay again and will not recommend.
Fie Jensen and Chris, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Better off hanging at the airport
Very spartan by any standard. No blankets or towels given. Bed like sleeping on a door with sheets. Was so uncomfortable I did not sleep anyway. Should have just stayed at the airport.... would have gotten more sleep.
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent Budget Option
Really comfortable room in a really nice place with friendly, warm staff. Best budget option I have experienced in Dar Es Salaam, and was much better quality than I was expecting. Food places close by as well.
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Good^^
Good for price.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

you have to add in info about the hotel, they dont serve alcohol, and no bacon for brekfast, its the 3:d hotel I booked with you same thing happend, be better to info your guest about things like this, so long Ola'O
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant, ideal location and very friendly staff with clean rooms
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Room had AIR CONDITIONING and a porch for smoking.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very short stay
We stayed at F10 on two occasions; initially for 2 nights (twin room), then for a single night (double room/bed) ten days later. The room we had on our second visit was significantly nicer than the initial room, despite both on the same floor, 3 doors apart from each other. I would recommend booking a double room in opposed to a twin room. Though the furniture in the room looks rather tired and worn, the room was very clean and tidy, with A/C, a fridge and television. We did see a cockroach on our second arrival but it was a single incident and it is difficult not to encounter bugs while in Africa. The staff were soooooo helpful and made our stay really comfortable. The hotel is located in a clutter of side roads so expect to get lost in the local area if travelling on foot. The local area has everything you'd need from internet cafes, to big markets - the location is very good.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

ok for one night stay convenient for ferry
clean and convenient location. breakfast was very basic
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rooms are fine but nothing special. Good value for money and great location
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good for transit stay. Not suitable for long stay.
The hotel is in middle of the city Kariakoo. Its a basic hotel. No WiFi inside rooms, you need to come to the lobby to access internet. Most popular channels available to watch.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice pre departure hotel
arrived and was checked in within minutes. The rooms cleanliness is average. There isn't much facilities, the shower hasn't got a shower curtain therefore there can be splash after shower. The hotel has a restaurant within but can't comment on the food as didn't get a chance to try it. However, the hotel does offer free wifi which can be accessed from the lobby. The wifi was handy for checking in flights. In addition, there is plenty of taxis outside which can be used to access local attractions and eateries including the town centre. The airport was roughly 10 minutes away as it was early morning without any traffic. This may be hectic at other times due to the heavy traffic within the city.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Dar es Salaam
Rooms are OK, good English channels on TV. Staff are friendly and helpful. Restaurant is pretty good, but limited hours. Neighborhood is terrible.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good Value
A good hotel for the price. Shops nearby for meals and groceries. Reasonable room service menu too.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Overnight stay in Dar es Salaam
The room was clean with a comfortable bed. However, there was no hot water and the tv in the room wouldn't work. Even after speaking with maintenance and the promise that they would come up to fix it, no one had turned up. The internet was extremely slow and wouldn't work most of the time. No room service as they had closed the kitchen, and had not advised me until I rang to order. Luckily there is a restaurant around the corner and the markets were in walking distance. Okay if you're after a cheap overnight stay.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good for a single night before a flight
This hotel is not great and not in a great location, but it is close to the airport and the staff will really strive to help. The staff English isn't the strongest, but they are helpful. A manager went far out of his way to help us mail some packages back to the states at a nearby DHL. We only stayed one night as it was really just for us to get by the airport and be set to go.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Friendly welcome in lively Kariakoo
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and there was even a beauty salon on the premises, perfect for tired travelers. We also felt very safe with two guards at the door at all times. On the slightly less positive side, the air conditioning was extremely loud, and there were mosquitoes in our, as one of the windows had been left open. Unfortunately, there were no mosquito nets, either. Overall though, a lovely experience. We also enjoyed the Kariakoo area with the famous market at a walking distance. Would definitely go back!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

full rating
Its our good luck to stay there . Its osam . NO WORDS.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Eh, it was ok
the hotel was very basic. we didn't have sheets/blanket one night. close to a mosque so prayers will start at 5am. wifi only available in lobby, and less than reliable. staff was nice though. very basic accommodations. bathroom is toilet and shower in one.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review