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Chelsea Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Kariakoo Market

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the city skyline from this rooftop terrace, featuring a curved bench and two supporting columns.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and large window with frosted glass panels.
Dine with a view of the outdoors from the comfort of this well-maintained dining area.
Relax in our inviting lobby, featuring a comfortable seating area, large window, and decorative touches.
Hotel features a central tower with multiple balconies and a flat roof.
In the heart of Stone Town, Chelsea Hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, and local cuisine at Chelsea Restaurant. Connect to WiFi in your room or take in the views from the terrace while enjoying laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Executive Level

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Executive Level | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Executive Level

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator, Executive Level

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator, Executive Level | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator, Executive Level

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Executive Level

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Executive Level | Private kitchenette | Fridge

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Executive Level

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Executive Level

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Executive Level | Living room | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Executive Level

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 807 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Uhuru Street, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 22 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Alcove @ Sea Cl - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Chelsea Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Dar es Salaam with a stay at Chelsea Hotel. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Chelsea Restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili, Urdu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 68 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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

    • One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2017
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

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

Special features

Dining

Chelsea Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system 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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay

Also known as

Chelsea Hotel Dar es Salaam
Chelsea Dar es Salaam
Chelsea Hotel Hotel
Chelsea Hotel Dar es Salaam
Chelsea Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Chelsea Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Chelsea 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 Chelsea Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Chelsea Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Chelsea Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (11-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Chelsea Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Kariakoo Market (9-min walk) and St Joseph's Cathedral (0.8 mi), along with Zanzibar Ferry Terminal (0.8 mi) and National Museum of Tanzania (1.3 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Chelsea Hotel?

Yes, Chelsea Restaurant offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Chelsea Hotel like?

Chelsea Hotel is in Kariakoo, a short 8-minute walk from Dar Es Salaam Central Station and 9 minutes' walk from Kariakoo Market.

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Chelsea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Wifi
Location
Family friendly
Bathroom
Bed
Elevator

Reviews

8/10

Great experience, will be back.
7-night trip

10/10

Good location. Friendly staff. Fast WiFi.
1-night trip

10/10

This hotel isn't the Hilton by any means but if you are looking for a safe, clean budget hotel this would be it. Didn't see any bugs (we've had issues in other tropical hotels) and the room was very clean!
1-night trip

8/10

Great customer service.
1-night trip

8/10

Need Wheat based Indian Chapati and pratha should be unlimited drinking water hardly one guest will drink max 2 ltr and rest is all good. specially Staff is nice.
1-night trip

2/10

Unsafe
1-night trip

8/10

Was just fine for a night stay until catching the ferry to Zanzibar next day. Room was clean and comfortable enough. Nothing fancy but nothing to complain about, got a good night sleep which was all that was needed.

8/10

Nice place, nice staff but the area around the hotel does not look too good. There are markets, low class restaurants and shops around the corner.
2-night trip

2/10

Bad customer service and bad breakfast and the room is not clean and out side very noisy
2-night trip

6/10

Customer service needs to be improved
3-night trip

6/10

Bad wifi. Unsafe area for families. Smelly bathroom. Ok but not value for money. Should be cheaper
3-night trip

2/10

Service and facilities not worth the money paid , breakfast horrible , staff not professional , have to be careful while paying your bills , need to check and total or else u can be paying more , if you trust , wifi limited , overall not satisfactory
2-night trip

4/10

Very rude staff. Not even hello. The breakfast was leftovers from days ago and so little options. The room wa clean and wifi good
3-night trip

6/10

Hotel is just ok staff is not really friendly. Although I prepaid everything but while checkout i got a surprise that i have to pay additional 40,630 Tanzania Shillings because their system is showing that and they don’t have any explanation to that additional amount and they keep calling it human error in the system which doesn’t make sense. I will probably won’t book this hotel again. If someone stay please don’t pay in advance
2-night trip

2/10

We had a terrible experience at this hotel. We were first checked into a room that hadn't been cleaned and were then moved to the adjacent room which happened to be right next to the elevator. The walls are thin and we could hear everything from the next room. The front desk agents who checked us in were less than courteous and had attitudes when we brought forth the deficincies. The laundry misplaced one of the four items we sent for washing and had an attitude when we asked them about the missing item. The bellwoman, doorwoman, housekeeing and lunchroom staff were courteous however we wouldn't recommend this hotel for future stays.
2-night trip

10/10

I really liked my stay at Chelsea hotel. I chose it because it is close to the vibrant Kariakoo market area (the biggest market in all of Tanzania), but I ended up also liking it for other reasons. The staff were accommodating and helpful, and what I noticed was also that there seemed to be a good mood between the staff; it felt like they were a family who also Enjoyed working together. For me as a customer, that is a very good sign. To be honest, the one flaw for me was their breakfast, which was not really that interesting for me. It was not Bad, and I think they did their best, but the Flavours of the breakfast food there was not to my taste. But I could get to the Al Ayman restaurant nearby in just a few minutes for chai with milk and breakfast that fitted my taste more, so this was not a big issue for me. Overall, I was super pleased with this hotel, and I can recommend this 3-star hotel to anyone who wants to experience the Kariakoo area, and also wish to have a good experience at the hotel itself. A shout-out to the roof terrace as well, which was Very nice (see picture).
7-night trip

10/10

Every staff are wonderful, helpful and very kind. Excellent breakfast. Location is great . Spacious room with very good air-condition and a fan. I highly recommend this hotel
3-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

2/10

Es ist ein sehr sehr sehr schlechtes Hotel. Ich habe viele Hotels in vielen Ländern in der Preiskategorie besucht und übernachtet. Das war bis heute das schlechteste Hotel überhaupt. Das Personal ist sehr unfreundlich. Es wird sogar untereinander geschrien und gebrüllt. Die Zimmer sind voller Schimmel. Direkt beim hineingehen in die Zimmer merkt man den Schimmel. Die Wände wurden übermalt, um den Schimmelbildung zu verstecken. Bei einem längeren Aufenthalt ist sogar von starken negativen Auswirkungenauf die Gesundheit auszugehen. Es ist wirklich alles alles schlimm hier.
2-night trip

8/10

my stay at chelsea hotel was nice, but I lost my perfum in the room when I asked cleaners to clean my room.
1-night trip

10/10

It was great. The place is nice.
1-night trip

6/10

Room was clean. Limited choice for breakfast but good for the price. Got charged for water at check out as hotel did not spicify what was/ not included as free. This spoilt the actual stay for us
2-night trip

4/10

Was told by staff wasnt safe to go outside. Server was dismissive and rude
1-night trip

6/10

3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip