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Hotel Slipway

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Dar es Salaam with spa and casino

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Beach/ocean view
Fridge, electric kettle
Exterior
Located in Masaki, Hotel Slipway offers an upscale boutique experience with a marina and casino. Relax at the beachfront dining area or unwind with a massage at Ocean Spa. With free in-room WiFi, multiple on-site restaurants, and activities like boat tours and scuba diving available to you.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Casino
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Casino
  • 4 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
$137 nightly
The total price is $163
May 31 - Jun 1
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Executive Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Ceiling fan
  • Beach view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is $126
$107 nightly
$126 total
Total includes taxes and fees
May 30 - May 31
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About the neighborhood

Map
Slipway Road, Msasani, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • The Slipway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coco Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Makumbusho Village - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 45 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Slipway Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bean There Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thai Kani - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪News Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Slipway

At Hotel Slipway, you can spend time at the beach sipping drinks, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis. Waterfront, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. There are 4 bars/lounges and a casino at this boutique hotel, and in-room conveniences like sofa beds and refrigerators.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Italian, Swahili, Swedish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 72 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Children's club*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2015
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Casino
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina
  • Nightclub
  • 3 casino slot machines
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Double sofa bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

Ocean Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Waterfront - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
The Terrace - This poolside fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Paparazzi - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Hotel Slipway Dar es Salaam
Slipway Dar es Salaam
Hotel Slipway Hotel
Hotel Slipway Dar es Salaam
Hotel Slipway Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Slipway offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Slipway 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.

Is there a pool at Hotel Slipway?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Slipway?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Slipway?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Slipway?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 35.00 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Slipway?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Slipway?

Yes, there's a casino, featuring 3 slot machines.

What is there to do at Hotel Slipway and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like scuba diving and boat tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel Slipway also has 4 bars, a casino, and a nightclub, as well as a sauna, a steam room, and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Slipway?

Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, international cuisine, and ocean views.

Does Hotel Slipway have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Hotel Slipway like?

Hotel Slipway is in Masaki, a short 1-minute walk from The Slipway.

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Hotel Slipway Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
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Beach
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Bar
Ocean view

What guests liked

  • The property offers a variety of restaurants with great food options and welcoming staff. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay very friendly staff a great variety of restaurants with great selection of foods
3-night trip

10/10

it is a great place to stay very friendly staff a great choice of restaurants on the premises
3-night trip

10/10

Brilliant location next to the ocean.
2-night trip

10/10

Such a great place to stay
5-night trip

10/10

Had a very nice stay. Its a safe, little haven in the middle of a busy city, close to the water, good restaurants and the boat out to Bongoyo Island. It offers a variety of activitys and shopping, and even a playground for the children. The staff is very helpfull, and nice.
3-night trip

6/10

Love staying at Slipway hotel though it’s quite old but the location is perfect and the staff just the nicest. But please do try to clean the pool early 😅
3-night trip

8/10

great location as there are some shops, bars and restaurants around the property
2-night trip

8/10

Excellent location by the sea, lots to do around the Slipway. The staff is very helpful and polite
6-night trip

10/10

Loved the property
3-night trip

8/10

This was my second time at this facility. A mid-week stay was mostly quiet and the staff is great. But the rooms are getting a little dated and 2 1/2 days of no wifi was a big challenge. If my home plan did not have unlited data, I would have had a very difficult time traveling.
2-night trip

10/10

I really enjoyed my stay. I booked it specifically for its location (Sunset, restaurants/bars by the ocean) and I was not disappointed. It's true there is music outside at night but with the AC on, I couldn't hear anything so it's not very high. Breakfast was OK. People were welcoming and accommodating. Overall, I recommend this hotel!
1-night trip

8/10

Second time here, a great hotel though the service around the pool has dropped and the wait for food has increased.
2-night trip

10/10

Slipway is a prime lication in Dar where you have All in One place.

10/10

This hotel in a colonial style typical of East Africa was just a gem. We were given a nice room, large enough and with all we could wish for. The staff as all Tanzanians were just the friendliest and most helpful, going out of their way to make our stay a delay. We felt cared for and appreciated. When we go back to Tanzania we will go back to Slipway. The area of the hotel offered everything the heart would enjoy on a vacation: Nice walks, good restaurants, little gift shops, clothing shops, cafes etc. Assante.

10/10

Fantastic location, wonderful staff (shoutout to Freddy!) and wonderful amenities. I cannot say enough good things about the accommodations and staff at Slipway. Courteous, friendly and thoughtful. They assisted me at the bank across the courtyard, provided restaurant suggestions and arranged private transport and accompaniment for me to do some market shopping in the city. Excellent value for money. I look forward to staying again!
2-night trip

6/10

I’ve stayed in this hotel a few times and it’s usually reliable. This time however it was not and I had to move rooms several times due to various maintenance issues. Despite a recent renovation one of the buildings needs another round of repairs. The staff were helpful when I brought the issues to their attention but there doesn’t seem to be any senior management presence. The breakfast also badly needs an update. All rooms should have mosquito nets too.
4-night trip

8/10

I stayed in the standard room and the executive room with ocean view. Pros: Convenient location with restaurants, bars, and juice/coffee/tea shops. Live bands at the restaurants at night. The standard room was recently renovated. Cons: Wifi was spotty in the standard room. The air conditioner was installed at an odd spot, the closet was blocking most of the cold air coming out of it. The shower was not properly sealed, water leaked through the gaps. The sofa and the cushions were old and smelly, like they were never washed/cleaned. Both rooms were not ready past the check in time.
2-night trip

8/10

If you like quiet this isn’t the place for you. The restaurants outside the hotel plays music all day every day and shops and restaurants are busy with tourists and locals well into the wee hours. If someone is singing live then it will be extremely loud in the seaside rooms. When I checked in my room it had a strong urine smell. The carpet needs to be taken up and shouldn’t even be in hotel rooms on the beach. Nice atmosphere to be in overall but the older side of the hotel is very run down. There is a completely different section of rooms by the Hotel reception side which is a lot better and more quiet. The staff is very nice. Breakfast needs improvement.
6-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

8/10

海边的酒店，环境优雅，位置方便，餐饮种类多
5-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

8/10

3-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

8/10

1-night trip