Hotel Slipway

Property class: 4
Beachfront hotel in Dar es Salaam with spa and casino

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P8,193
P9,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Why we love this property

Seaside hotel retreat
This beach hotel sits on white sand shores with a marina and beachfront restaurant. Guests can enjoy boat tours or try snorkeling and windsurfing nearby.
Work and waves
This beachfront hotel balances business with bliss. A complete business center awaits, while spa services and four bars offer perfect post-meeting rewards.
Blissful spa escape
A full-service spa offers daily treatments including massages, facials, and body wraps. Relaxation continues in the sauna, hot tub, and garden oasis.

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Double Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room, Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a wooden bench, and a bathroom with a checkered floor and a sink.

Executive Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite, Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Slipway Road, Msasani, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • The Slipway - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coco Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Mlimani City - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 14 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 44 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 22 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Anatolia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ridge Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ciao Pizza Masaki - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Midtown - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Thai - ‬10 min walk

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.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
12:00
CHECK-OUT
10:00

Hotel size

    • 72 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Hotel Slipway Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers a variety of restaurants with great selection of foods and excellent dining options. (15 reviews)
  • The pool area was a lovely spot to relax, with some guests even enjoying it from their seaview suites. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent, varied, and served with super friendly and helpful staff. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in perfect location with lots of shopping and restaurants on site.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location with fabulous staff. Was disappointed that the pool was closed due to maintenance but they we were working hard on it. Lovely place to stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel slipway had the cleanest nicest room with a great view on the water the best restaurants the boat to bongoyo Island was right there. The staff was so helpful and friendly and helped me find my Apple Watch when I lost it. I highly recommend this hotel best hotel in Dar!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location by restaurant & shops
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6/10 Good

Good location out to the Bay with many cafés and restaurants, though much expenssive. Breakfast included but bad quality, limited variety and bad service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely hotel and good value for money with a great breakfast and attentive staff. Would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Great place to stay very friendly staff a great variety of restaurants with great selection of foods
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a delight.. location fantastic. Staff wonderful esp Mamoona at reception. Highlights- Coconuts at bfast, cocktails at sunset and pool in between!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed before so the surrounding restaurants, bars and views of Oyster Bay are all excellent
Views from the hotel
Balcony views
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

nice place

it is a great place to stay very friendly staff a great choice of restaurants on the premises
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at the hotel for three weeks and I had a lovely time. The Slipway area is safe and great for solo traveling and I have loved hanging out by the pool. The staff is warm and kind. Can absolutely recommend a stay at Hotel Slipway.
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant location next to the ocean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed this property- the room was spacious and air conditioned with a little balcony that overlooked the pool and water. The bed was comfortable and the shower had excellent hot water. Restaurants and shopping right at hotel.
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location for sunsets esp from seaview suites. Lovely pool. Coconuts at bfast! Super professional and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

An exciting village in the middle of the big city.

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.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is my 7th time staying at the Slipway and it doesn’t disappoint. I do miss the supermarket that used to be located downstairs. I love the ocean views, sunsets, breakfast, and convenient access to shops and souvenirs. The restaurants - especially aroma Zanzibar and Thai Cano are delicious and the juice bar is an excellent touch. The Lido lounge and padel courts were a fun addition this year. I also enjoy the spa each time we come. Thank you to the consistent and wonderful staff. Asante!
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10/10 Exceptional

Safe property Good amenities Issues getting extra key fobs were difficult. Only had one for each room and needed to use them to get into hotel
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and amenities are excellent, but it is the staff that makes the hotel. Every single person I encountered was absolutely charming and went out of their way to be as friendly and helpful as possible. This made for a delightful stay - one I wish had been longer!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property with an amazing breakfast