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Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

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Property entrance
Interior
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Mahiwa Street, Dar es Salaam
  • Kariakoo Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • St Joseph's Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Dining table
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Dining table
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Dining table
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

At Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Uhuru Monument and Kariakoo Market. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Baraka Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3.5-property class Kariakoo hotel, you'll find Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. 31-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Baraka Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 31-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and M-Pesa. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo on 25 Feb 2025 start from AU$95.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

Yep, Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

The closest beach to Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo is Coco Beach (6.1 km).

What makes Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo.

Is Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo is a hit with families.

Does Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 38 reviews

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 Okay

Dianne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver, Gainesville

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was amazing help
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ewnetu

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in crowded area which is not my choice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Danish, Chicago

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so small bathroom door was not getting lock bad smell in room and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This field is a really dumb thing to require filling out guys.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sospeter, Ushirombo/Ushirika,Geita, Tanzania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel, the staff very friendly
add the beers, wine or etc. nice hotel without alcoholic beverage is bad
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Barry, Vancouver

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Very few roads are paved in this bottom rank third world city. Kariakoo is not an area for tourists, at all. Beware.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

amar joseph, Dubai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Joy, zanzibar

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Maggie, Perth, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

DINESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for Money
The stay was comfortable and the staff was very co-operative. The deal was value for money.

4/10 Poor

Croker, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel in the city but a bit scary (fearful) place
I had terrible night sleeps. nightmares throughout my stay in that hotel

2/10 Terrible

saifee akil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very bad , even they didnt serve water also after calling 5 times and area is also very backward

10/10 Excellent

Love to travel, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Kyle, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.