Hotel Slipway

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Masaki with spa, casino

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Photo gallery for Hotel Slipway

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Fridge, electric kettle
Fridge, electric kettle
Beach/ocean view
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Casino
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025

Room options

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Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Slipway Road, Msasani, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • The Slipway - 1 min walk
  • Makumbusho Village - 7 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Mbezi Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 41 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 on-site 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 manicures and pedicures. 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 such as sofa beds and fridges.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 72 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

  • 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*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

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

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • 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

  • Lift
  • 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 curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Double sofa bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • 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 specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
The Terrace – This poolside fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Paparazzi – This restaurant specialises 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)
  • Local 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 that you 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 an 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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 on-site activities such as 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 on-site 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.

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

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Alexander, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Norbert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

brian, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

WILFRED, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Edward, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Molly, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alan, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Fiore, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sophie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good but needs a nudge back in right direction
Second time here, a great hotel though the service around the pool has dropped and the wait for food has increased.
Ben, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

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.
John, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Kyung In, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Thejodhar, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Danielle, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property
Elsabe, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

great location as there are some shops, bars and restaurants around the property
margarete, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Visit
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!
Deanna, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Slipway is a prime lication in Dar where you have All in One place.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded Expectations
Slipway was more than I expected. The hotel had shopping centers and restaurants that gave it a resort style feeling. Locals come to watch the sunset in the evenings. The breakfast and dinner staff were knowledgeable and attentive. Kudos to Bhoke for exceptional customer service!
Samuel, 3-night trip
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General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Free
Airport Transfer
Available
Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Nice Bathroom