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Transit Motel Airport

3.0 star property
Dar es Salaam hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Free daily continental breakfast
Interior entrance
Reception hall

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Free babysitting
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is CA $58
CA $69 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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CA $66 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
Plot 4, Block D, Off Nyerere Road, Dar es Salaam, 06090

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 10 min drive
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive
  • Mlimani City - 15 min drive
  • University of Dar es Salaam - 15 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 1 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sammy's Good Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Java Executive Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Air Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Transit Motel Airport

Located just 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from the airport, Transit Motel Airport offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and train station (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
DONE

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 15
DONE

Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Free babysitting
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free secured, uncovered onsite extended parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station pick-up*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 5 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free babysitting

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Low-height desk
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 10000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle and train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Transit Airport Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport
Transit Motel Airport Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel
Transit Motel Airport Dar es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Transit Motel Airport offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Transit Motel Airport 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 Transit Motel Airport?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Transit Motel Airport?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Transit Motel Airport?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 10000 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Transit Motel Airport?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Transit Motel Airport?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (14-min drive) and Sea Cliff Casino (23-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Transit Motel Airport and nearby?

Transit Motel Airport has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Transit Motel Airport?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Transit Motel Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Satisfied
Satisfactory stop over hotel. Clean. Quiet. Friendly staff. Restaurant on site. On a dirt road. 3 minutes to DAR. No a/c remotes.
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great stopover
Staff excellent. Very close to airport but did not here a plane. Comfortable.
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Gets the job done
We booked a night at the Transit Motel Airport to cool our heels for several hours before an 11pm flight. Pros - very good airlport shuttle service, pleasant staff, clean room. Cons - poor neighborhood, small room, shower looked inadequate, no soap in bathroom. I see that they seem to have a multi-night minimum stay now, which makes absolutely no sense. An airport hotel is almost by definition an overnight stay, and we wouldn't have wanted to stay more than 1 night there at most.
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Average
Nothing really interesting to mention here but the dishonesty of its shuttle driver which told us a higher price than we were told in the reception. The room is very basic but enough for a night or two, the strength of this hotel is how near the airport it is which is much appreciated considering most of the Main Street that leads you to the airport is under construction leading to longer times to get to the airport if you decide to stay at the city centre
Nerea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

a convenient hotel to stay if you wan to go to the airport in 5 minutes
Eitan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Albeit a very short ride, the road needs vast improvement.
Carol Ann, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Definitely the worst choice to stay before an early flight. There is no proprer road and it's quite noisy outside. The room itself is also very badly equipment with old aircon and a fan that produce a lot of noise. The bedsheets and mattress felt like they are made of plastic because it was really uncomfortable and made you sweat like crazy. Never again
kamila, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good
Leonard, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff with transportation to and from Julius Nyrere Airport. I stay at Transit Hotel Airport during my annual travel to Tanzania which requires regional flights from the Airport. Reliable driver arranged by the Motel. During my last stay the Motel was under renovation and no longer had in-house food preparation with LONG waits for a meal. Hopefully this will be better in 2024! A great value and pleasant experience.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is always helpful and available.
James, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Very friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities. There is a lot of construction going on around the airport making transportation challenging. But the staff at this motel provide airport transportation that makes up for it. I recommend this as a comfortable place if you have a layover at the Dar airport.
Keith, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely and comfortable stay.
Ruth, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

No water when I got there but they filled the tank soon after I asked.
Ruth, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place
Sala, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable. Delicious food.
Ruth, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient
Ida, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and clean
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Alain, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This is a perfect place for a quick overnight stopover close to the Dar es Salaam airport. It is very well priced and has everything you need, including a little restaurant and bar! The air conditioning was a blessing mid-summer. We would definitely stay here again if we have an overnight stopover in Dar!
Nakia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

the room was quite clean and the mosquito net was useful. perhaps they should put a smaller bed as the room is quite small and once you have luggage in the room, there is no space to pack/unpack.
sophia, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The desk clerk was very helpful
Don, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple, Clean, and Oh So Convenient
The Transit Motel in Dar offers excellent service and value for those looking for a simple place to rest between flights in Dar es Salaam. I've stayed multiple times when arriving on a late night flight and have a connecting flight to the interior the next morning. Staff have always been helpful and responsive when needed.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Hotel from hell
First of all they did not pick us up from the airport as arranged. We paid an extortionate amount for a 5 minute journey because of that. On arrival the room was very dimly lit and swarming with flies and mosquitos. There were squashed roaches on the wall! The toilet was heavily stained and there was no water in the taps. We were moved to another room that was almost the same except there was water. We took uber to a mall almost an hour away and hung out there to avoid the room. When we returned at 10pm we had until 1am extremely loud club music playing somewhere in the building or the grounds preventing us from sleeping. As a local place to wash and rest before a long flight it absolutely failed. The woman at reception was one of the most idle service industry personnel ive ever encountered. Barely responded with a grunt when asked for a cleaner room with water. Bottom line - the traffic doesnt seem bad here....stay at a hotel further from the airport.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you
Friendly, helpful staff. Good breakfast. Thank you
Herbert L, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review