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Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

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Balcony view
Exterior
Family Suite | Private kitchenette | Fridge, highchair, paper towels, dining tables
Lobby lounge
Family Suite | Living room | 31-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $56
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Family Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Dec 22 - Dec 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
Mahiwa Street, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 10 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Alcove @ Sea Cl - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo puts you just a 5-minute drive from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Baraka Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 76 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the 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
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

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 18

Children

  • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 55
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 31-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • Highchair
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Baraka Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Policies

Long-term renters welcome.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Dar es Salaam
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo
Sleep Kariakoo Dar es Salaam
Sleep Kariakoo
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Hotel
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Dar es Salaam
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo 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 Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (13-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?
Yes, Baraka Restaurant offers local cuisine.
Does Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo like?
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo is in Kariakoo, a short 10-minute drive from Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) and 19 minutes' walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Not for a novice traveller
Staff were ok, room really needs some maintenance, terrible bathroom door, restaurant could have more variety for Western travellers. Towels old, need hand towel, bathmat, decent soap. I wouldn't recommend for the novice traveller. Hotel is in a vibrant, busy area which I appreciate. Local merchants are friendly and helpful, bjaji drivers amiable and fun to converse with, curious about a 76 yr old female solo traveller. So love the locals!!
Dianne, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

It is in crowded area which is not my choice
Ewnetu, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel is in a location that is pure chaos and needs a lot of repair AC was noisy and the building looks nothing like the photos
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

City centre location, less than 5mins walk.from where the bus to Dar Es Salaam departs/arrives. Breakfast ok. Room was clean and comfortable and was good value for money.
Stuart, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Room was so small bathroom door was not getting lock bad smell in room and bed.
Danish, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I love this property. Been staying here since the early 2000s. Cheap, close to city city, and to all that Dar Es Salaam has to offer. I love the evening street meal just outside the hotel. From nyama choma to all the flovored India, Arabic, and persian cuisines. All at the lowest price anybody can afford. I will be there everytime I visit Dar Es Salaam.
Shaa, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This field is a really dumb thing to require filling out guys.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was nice and Good
Well and good.Nice and it was nearly me, The Hotel is located nearly the City Center Markets Place in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. I very Interested.
Sospeter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel, the staff very friendly
add the beers, wine or etc. nice hotel without alcoholic beverage is bad
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Krishna, 3-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Helpful staff
Very few roads are paved in this bottom rank third world city. Kariakoo is not an area for tourists, at all. Beware.
Barry, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good Value, in a Native neighbourhood
A clean and safe place, with a decent breakfast, but off the main tourist area, on southern Dar-es-Salaam. It is a 10 minute walk form City Mall, which has food stalls, and about 30 minutes' drive form the airport (taxi about 50,000 shillings, Uber about 20,000) It is safe, but quite a dark area at night.
Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

All of the staff was very respectful and helpful. The room was small but had everything I needed and was clean. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to stay there. It is downtown and there is easy access to everything.
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Low budget hotel
its a nice hotel to stay but being in a busy market place its too noisy. Anyone in the corridor is walking u can hear it . The room doors make noise when opened and closed. The vibration / airflow also effects ur room door as it vibrates. Bathroom is compact. Has shower option only. Hot water is thru geyser. The sink is Japanese size while faucet the Arab size so u always spill water. If bathroom door left open funny noise comes from the drainage. This hotel is dry there is no BAR . Breakfast closes at 10 AM. Room service is limited. There is a hawker opposite the hotel which serves nice BBQ and is reasonable $5 for 1/2 grilled chicken. The hotel does not provide any toiletries. The towel is worn out. No slippers are provide.No kettle in the room so no tea or coffee. No bottled water is provided. There is no safe in the room so u need to take care of valuable. Laundry is $1 which is reasonable. if low on budget this is the place to stay. The double bed mattress was well used as if sleeping in a coffin. Which was changed on complaing on the 3rd day of my stay.
amar joseph, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Our room was rather small. Hotel staff were friendly but we had difficulty getting hot water, despite complaining. On our departure morning the lock on our door jammed and they sent for a technician. Fortunately I was able to get it open in time to catch our ferry.
Joy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Hotel in the picture is NOT Sleep Inn Kariakoo
Located in a highly populated area of town, the first room had no windows and the mildew smell was nauseating. Second room had windows which kept the smell down. A fridge was the only blessing; nothing else. Sadly, it was a case of getting exactly what I paid for. Staff were very friendly. The hotel building is not the one in the photo on Expedia site. I don't recommend this hotel to anyone. Expedia - please revise the listing.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Value for Money
The stay was comfortable and the staff was very co-operative. The deal was value for money.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel in the city but a bit scary (fearful) place
I had terrible night sleeps. nightmares throughout my stay in that hotel
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Very bad , even they didnt serve water also after calling 5 times and area is also very backward
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
We were in Dar Es Salaam for two days prior to our interantional flight. My mom and I were travelling together. The staff at the Sleep Inn were very nice and accommodating. We needed to purchase an extra bag for our trip home, and the woman at the front desk asked one of the other hotel employees to show us where we could buy a bag. He walked us to a shop that was several blocks away, and also helped us bargain on the price. Very good service.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Does the job
I stayed at the brand new Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo which is a 5 minute walk from the old hotel. The old hotel will show up on Google Maps but the staff are good enough to direct you to the other hotel. The place was clean, comfortable and was fine for an overnight sleep before flying out.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Stay if you must
We stayed here one night as we were going to Zanzibar the next day. Hotel room was not as per description (ie... one towel, no coffee maker, mold on walls). But then Dar es Salem is not our favorite place and maybe this hotels is great in comparison to others. Just don't expect the same quality as in most other countries.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice little room for the price
Nice little room for the price. AC, cable TV, comprehensive brunch and solid wifi signal. The neighborhood isn't slick but it's only a 20-minute walk to the Zanzibar ferry if you're heading that way.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

In between stop
Great place to stay when in Dar . A bit noisy now due to their remodeling.Staff is gracious. their restaurant is fabulous.....no need to find restaurant. Cash only . No alcohol allowed . Staff is good about keeping you safe .
Verified Expedia guest review