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Iris Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel

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Balcony
Two Bedrooms Apartment | Living room
Deluxe Room
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Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Livingstone corner Amani Streets, Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, 42771
  • Kariakoo Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedrooms Apartment | Living room

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Dar es Salaam

In Dar es Salaam .You'll find Kariakoo Market and Uhuru Monument within a 15-minute walk of this Dar es Salaam hotel. Le Grande Casino and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪International Congo Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Iris Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Iris Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Iris Hotel offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Swahili

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1.8 out of 5, 4 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and 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
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Iris Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 30 per vehicle (one way)

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and Union Pay.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Livingstone Hotel Dar es Salaam
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Iris Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Justus Kafunjo

Disliked: Staff & service
It was a prison for 3 days. Reception was disorganised for they could not even agree that I had paid. No internet, hard water, workers not truthful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Seamus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so cheap and cheerful

On the positive side, the staff were efficient, polite and friendly. If you like Indian sub-continent food, the independently run resturant is ok, the food being spicy but with too much sauce/gravy for my taste. The WiFi was ok. Less positively, there were only three (France 24, CNN and Al Jazeera) English language news channels. The hotel, probably for reasons of the owner's/manager's religious beliefs was teetotal; while this is not a problem, it should be advertised. Cleanliness was a challenge - I saw two small cockroaches so there were definitely many more and breeding. The area was characterised by very small shops, unpaved roads (so dusty) and noise. The bed was hard and the pillows lumpy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Me

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is clean and a few steps away from a mall with good supermarket. Taxi stands and main road are just there downstairs. Staff are very friendly and way better than any hotel I stayed at recently they are extremely respectful and caring. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value in the city centre

The Iris Hotel is located in the city centre in an area that is both local and central - to the city, to the Zanzibar ferry and convenient (enough) for the airport. Expectations should be pitched at the price - true it's a little rough around the edges but the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's safe but usual precautions apply. The breakfast is adequate and is served in a comfortable and very clean dining room. Bedrooms have cable TV (if that's important to you), AC and a fan. WiFi only works in public areas but the signal there is strong. I'd have no hesitations recommending this hotel if you're looking for a central, clean and value-for-money hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Fie Jensen and Chris

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

Stolen money from the room. Do not stay.

We got stolen $400 USD from our room, and the hotel doesn't want to take responsibility for it. We were one gone for only 2 hours and the door was locked. Staff steals there. Will never stay again and will not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Tracey, Lehigh Valley Pa

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

Better off hanging at the airport

Very spartan by any standard. No blankets or towels given. Bed like sleeping on a door with sheets. Was so uncomfortable I did not sleep anyway. Should have just stayed at the airport.... would have gotten more sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Sara, Australia

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

Excellent Budget Option

Really comfortable room in a really nice place with friendly, warm staff. Best budget option I have experienced in Dar Es Salaam, and was much better quality than I was expecting. Food places close by as well.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Good^^

Good for price.

6/10 Okay

Olof, Stockholm

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
you have to add in info about the hotel, they dont serve alcohol, and no bacon for brekfast, its the 3:d hotel I booked with you same thing happend, be better to info your guest about things like this, so long Ola'O

10/10 Excellent

traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant, ideal location and very friendly staff with clean rooms

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had AIR CONDITIONING and a porch for smoking.

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Nelson, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very short stay

We stayed at F10 on two occasions; initially for 2 nights (twin room), then for a single night (double room/bed) ten days later. The room we had on our second visit was significantly nicer than the initial room, despite both on the same floor, 3 doors apart from each other. I would recommend booking a double room in opposed to a twin room. Though the furniture in the room looks rather tired and worn, the room was very clean and tidy, with A/C, a fridge and television. We did see a cockroach on our second arrival but it was a single incident and it is difficult not to encounter bugs while in Africa. The staff were soooooo helpful and made our stay really comfortable. The hotel is located in a clutter of side roads so expect to get lost in the local area if travelling on foot. The local area has everything you'd need from internet cafes, to big markets - the location is very good.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

ok for one night stay convenient for ferry

clean and convenient location. breakfast was very basic

8/10 Good

becca, preston, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are fine but nothing special. Good value for money and great location

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good for transit stay. Not suitable for long stay.

The hotel is in middle of the city Kariakoo. Its a basic hotel. No WiFi inside rooms, you need to come to the lobby to access internet. Most popular channels available to watch.

6/10 Okay

james, ipswich

Liked: Staff & service

Nice pre departure hotel

arrived and was checked in within minutes. The rooms cleanliness is average. There isn't much facilities, the shower hasn't got a shower curtain therefore there can be splash after shower. The hotel has a restaurant within but can't comment on the food as didn't get a chance to try it. However, the hotel does offer free wifi which can be accessed from the lobby. The wifi was handy for checking in flights. In addition, there is plenty of taxis outside which can be used to access local attractions and eateries including the town centre. The airport was roughly 10 minutes away as it was early morning without any traffic. This may be hectic at other times due to the heavy traffic within the city.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Dar es Salaam

Rooms are OK, good English channels on TV. Staff are friendly and helpful. Restaurant is pretty good, but limited hours. Neighborhood is terrible.

8/10 Good

Scott, England

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

Good Value

A good hotel for the price. Shops nearby for meals and groceries. Reasonable room service menu too.

4/10 Poor

Natalie, Brisbane, QLD

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay in Dar es Salaam

The room was clean with a comfortable bed. However, there was no hot water and the tv in the room wouldn't work. Even after speaking with maintenance and the promise that they would come up to fix it, no one had turned up. The internet was extremely slow and wouldn't work most of the time. No room service as they had closed the kitchen, and had not advised me until I rang to order. Luckily there is a restaurant around the corner and the markets were in walking distance. Okay if you're after a cheap overnight stay.

8/10 Good

Daniel, Washington, DC

Liked: Staff & service

Good for a single night before a flight

This hotel is not great and not in a great location, but it is close to the airport and the staff will really strive to help. The staff English isn't the strongest, but they are helpful. A manager went far out of his way to help us mail some packages back to the states at a nearby DHL. We only stayed one night as it was really just for us to get by the airport and be set to go.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly welcome in lively Kariakoo

The staff were very friendly and helpful, and there was even a beauty salon on the premises, perfect for tired travelers. We also felt very safe with two guards at the door at all times. On the slightly less positive side, the air conditioning was extremely loud, and there were mosquitoes in our, as one of the windows had been left open. Unfortunately, there were no mosquito nets, either. Overall though, a lovely experience. We also enjoyed the Kariakoo area with the famous market at a walking distance. Would definitely go back!

10/10 Excellent

waryam, kariakoo

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

full rating

Its our good luck to stay there . Its osam . NO WORDS.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eh, it was ok

the hotel was very basic. we didn't have sheets/blanket one night. close to a mosque so prayers will start at 5am. wifi only available in lobby, and less than reliable. staff was nice though. very basic accommodations. bathroom is toilet and shower in one.

8/10 Good

Kelsey, Iringa, Tanzania

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

Inexpensive hotel good for short stays

I booked F10 Livingstone Hotel because I needed a place to stay for a night after flying into Dar and before continuing on to Iringa the next day. This hotel met my expectations-- much nicer than the transit hotels I've stayed in near the airport, but still a quick drive from the airport (after traffic jam hours). WiFi in the lobby, and cable TV, air conditioning and hot water in the bedroom. A simple breakfast was provided as well. Sure, it wasn't in the nicest area of the city, but those areas come with a higher price for similar accommodation.