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Reviews of Airport Transit Lodges

Kipawa, Kiwalani, Airport Road, Ilala District,, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

#55 of 95 hotels in Dar es Salaam

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Review score

Based on 236 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    It is okay for transit not for extended stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of the room,

    Proximity to the airport

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is so nice and providing free shuttle from and to airport with hotel service is so good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Good option
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very competitive rate, great location if you’re in a short layover, complimentary shuttle was much appreciated

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes the noise from the truck passing but it's understandable since it's on the road

    The staff were really helpful and polite.They were late to pick us up, so they even offered to pay our tax. The rooms were clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    6.0
    Disappointed again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had arranged for an airport transfer but no one showed up. We called hotel but no answer. We had to pay for a taxi which added $15 to the cost. Second time in three weeks we had an issue with airport transfer. No apologies offered, just a shrug of the shoulders.

    Proximity to airport.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    6.0
    A bit disappointing compared to prior stays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were supposed to be picked up but no one showed. We called and they sent someone with the wrong name on the board. When we got there the credit card machine was not working.

    Proximity to airport. Prompt ride in morning.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Good, All went well . No surprises. Worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Surroundings not the best. Very small eating area.

    Very good location in relation to the airport. Maria Shea was extremely helpful. This is a no frills hotel. Very convenient to the Airport. airport shuttle very nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and comfortable rooms. Great location for transiting through the airport.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    8.0
    Hard to beat this hotel's combination of convenience, comfort and cost.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shuttle service to airport was excellent - saves the cost of a taxi. Traffic in Dar es Salem is really bad, so it's nice to be so close to the airport! The staff was really pleasant.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was good. Airport is located not too far from the hotel and what makes it nice is the transfer is already included in the price. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The room has a aircon which was a life saver.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Clean, comfortable and perfect for someone in transit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is fine for people in transit but not for long term stays. It is in an area that does not have anything to offer (no restaurants, or sights to see.) It is a small place on a small plot. But it only took 5 minutes to get to the airport which is what we were looking for so we were very satisfied.

    Free shuttle service was a big plus as well as the location. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was what we expected. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    Very convenient stay right by Dar airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mosquitos, a lot of them in our room. No 'real' lock in the bedroom windows - we were on first floor and it looked like someone was using the area outside for water buckets. Also on first floor can get a bit loud with other people checking in or out.

    You get what you need. A hotel right near the airport which offers pick up and drop off. Very convenient for resting between long transits. No elevator so a bit struggle if you have many bags. Staff very friendly and welcoming. We had dinner and it was really good (local menu). Price very good for the amount of food served. We skipped breakfast because of our very early flight. AC worked great in the room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite loud surroundings also at night

    Safe place to stay with working AC and good bathroom. They pick you up/ bring you to the airport which is great. Staff also helped us organize our bus tickets for the next day. Breakfast was ok (Toast, eggs, sausage, potato, papaya, hot water, hot milk).

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    8.0
    Really useful if you have a late or soon flight
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have came for some years and it looks deteriorated

    The transfer from de airport is really useful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1.Water not hot despite switching on the geyser 10 minutes prior 2. They forgot yo send the shuttle and keep my reservation despite sending a reminder a day before my return 3.No toilet paper when I checked so housekeeping need to pay a little more attention to the bathrooms both toilet and shower to ensure everything is inorder

    Near the airport All staff friendly and understanding

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    7.0
    Fair share
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was comfortable, room was very clean but the shower wasn't working, there is no lift and is second floor although they porter carry the suitcases still challenging as anything you need it serve on ground floor. Consider the price it's fairly as it's not expensive, but somewhere for one night and breakfast was not great but enjoyable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    7.0
    Overall the hotel was okay and was very conveniently located to the airport but it wasn't worth $55.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only major disadvantage of this hotel is that it was near a bar or something that played loud music late into the evening but maybe that was because I stayed on a Saturday night. Also, given that the hotel was close to the airport you could hear planes take off/land loudly but the convenience of being so close to the airport outweighed this inconvenience for me as I was only staying for one night and catching a 7:00am flight the next morning. Some may find the bed a bit hard but I find a lot of hotel beds are like this so it didn't bother me. The bathroom didn't have an enclosed shower space which again didn't bother me but may bother others. The glass window above the door meant that the room couldn't be pitch black (as the corridor light would come in) but I was still able to sleep with it.

    Staff was very nice, the bed was comfortable, the ensuite toilet was fine, the rooftop terrace was nice, the 24h free airport shuttle was very helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no soup

    The bedding were clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Easily reachable from the airport. Free shuttle to and from, value for money. I will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit dusty on the wardrobes otherwise clean in general and noisy planes fly by(to be expected as it is in the flight path and early Call to prayer from Imams at 5am - not the lodges fault but expect it.

    The location is very convenient to the airport. I got meals prepared to order and were excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    7.0
    great location and friendly staff. basic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    despite turning switch on for hot water, there was none in shower

    location. close to airport

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    7.0
    Not so bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a hotel for short stay only , and no taxi services in the surroundings

    Cleanses of the hotel, however, bed sheets and covers must be cleaned daily

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A good place to stay if you have a connecting flight.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    7.0
    Very good en nice place tot stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were near the airport so it could be loud. But the mosque was something we did not expect. wasd also nearby and loud

    Very close to the airport, wich was perfect. We got a nice breakfast even so early in de morning.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very friendly staff perfect location for a night near the airport.

    Stayed in June 2023

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