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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
Lobby
Exterior
Interior

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$102
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar

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

Map
Mahiwa Street, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

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 near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Consider a stay at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Baraka Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room and a banquet hall
Room features
All 76 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 31-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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
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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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

Is Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo on 21 Mar 2025 start from AU$101.82, 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.

How much is parking at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo located?

Located in Kariakoo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Uhuru Monument and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Kariakoo Market and Le Grande Casino are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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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

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

The staff was amazing help
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Dianne

Liked: 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

6/10 Okay

Bernd Dirk

The service personal was friendly and outstanding, very customer orientated. Although I had to leave earlier than I had planned they organized a quick check out and charged me no additional fee. Remarkable.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Ewnetu

It is in crowded area which is not my choice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Danish, Chicago

Liked: 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shaa

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

4/10 Poor

Dominik, Düsseldorf

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Startpunkt einer Rundreise
Der Flughafenservice hat gut funktioniert, der Check in war problemlos und schnell. Das Zimmer war klein aber funktional. Nach dem Duschen stand das Bad Unterwasser.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This field is a really dumb thing to require filling out guys.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sospeter, Ushirombo/Ushirika,Geita, Tanzania

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Barry, Vancouver

Liked: 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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Never ever!
Es war ständig Baustellen- / Strassenlärm zu hören. Das Personal war sehr unfreundlich und absolut nicht zuvorkommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

amar joseph, Dubai

Liked: 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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Maggie, Perth, Australia

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

DINESH

Value for Money
The stay was comfortable and the staff was very co-operative. The deal was value for money.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Croker, London

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