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Blue Pearl

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Gift shop
Bar (on property)
Living room
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Cots available
    Cots available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
Main amenities
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Hot tub
  • Beach bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
For families
  • Cots/infant beds available
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Room amenity

Executive Suite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Bidet
Microwave
Minibar
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bidet
Microwave
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Microwave
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Morogoro Road, Dar es Salaam, DAE, 4868

What's nearby

  • University of Dar es Salaam - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mwenge Carvers Market - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mlimani City - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Makumbusho Village - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 32 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Wanyama Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Fast Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Samaki Samaki, Mlimani City - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC Mlimani City - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sinza Kumekucha - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Pearl

At Blue Pearl, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. You can indulge in massages, facials or manicures and pedicures, and grab a bite to eat at Famished, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's an outdoor pool and a beach bar, and in-room conveniences at this luxurious hotel include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 154 rooms
  • Arranged over 13 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Babysitting*

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed available

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Bath only
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Famished – This restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bristro BBQ and Grill – This bistro specialises in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner.
Brownie Lobby Cafe – This café only serves light fare.
Marimba BAR – On-site bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 40800 per person (one way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Blue Pearl Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Blue Pearl Dar Es Salaam
Blue Pearl Hotel
Blue Pearl Dar es Salaam
Blue Pearl Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Pearl offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blue Pearl 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Blue Pearl?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Is parking offered on site at Blue Pearl?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Blue Pearl?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 40800 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Pearl?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Blue Pearl?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (8-min drive) and Sea Cliff Casino (15-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Blue Pearl and nearby?
Blue Pearl has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as 1 hot tub.
Are there restaurants at or near Blue Pearl?
Yes, Famished offers Fusion cuisine.
Does Blue Pearl have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, a microwave and a coffee maker.
What's the area around Blue Pearl like?
Blue Pearl puts you in the heart of Dar es Salaam. Popular attractions include Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, which is 9 minutes away by car.

Blue Pearl Reviews

Reviews

5.6

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Would not recommend!
Very very basic, did not feel or look clean! In the middle of no where. Not much nice to say!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Dissatisfied! Would NOT reccommend
Most basic and awful hotel ever stayed in! Absolute dump in the middle of no where!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Terrible. Orbitz did not forward the money we paid to them. When called they provided an invalid credit card number. We had to pay again. This happened over 2 hours at 1-3 AM in the morning. Horrible.
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Poor =2
Did not achieve my objective of a breakaway. The neighbourhood is very noisy until into the late hours of the night due to religious formations closeby. I could not sleep at that place due to the noise and the house keeper asked me out before my checkout time and had to wait with my baggage at reception for checkout and transport which l had already arranged for 11h00 based on my checkout time confirmed with reception beforehand.The breakfast was unattended I my first experience was not great hence I never went back for the remainder of my stay. My rating = 2/5
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Acceptable when on a budget
Poor internet service and Service support and the Hot water from the shower comes with an intolerable smell. I had to use cold. Not the cleanest hotel and room but completely livable. The reception staff is quite good but that is the only staff that is good. Multiple technical failures on a daily basis (Ex: Elevator, Internet...etc.)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very convenient if you have business in the area
The hotel is located outside the city in a complex with different offices. It is the most convenient if you have business in that complex, or surrounding area, and want to avoid the city's horrible traffic. That was the case for me. I stayed there several times because of the convenience. Otherwise the hotel is just average. The rooms are big(it is a hotel apartment)and clean enough. No good restaurants in the area. The hotel's restaurant is good. The hotel has gym and a very small swimming pool at the top(13th floor). I always choose the top floors for nice view.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Its main appeal is that it's near UDSM.
Everything about it is a bit shabby looking; the dining room is slow with not very interesting menu; the decor is, well, not really decor. Not terrible, fine in a pinch.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Lacking some important amenities
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Conference hotel
I stayed overnight, in transit through Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. The Blue Pearl was the only hotel where I could (easily) find a room, perhaps due to the Obama visit in Dar. The hotel is big and set up for large meetings/conferences. On this occasion it felt deserted; I saw maybe a dozen other guests. The room was large and comfortable and clean, but nothing special. Food was African standard. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is a bit out of the way -- several kms from downtown Dar, and not near the coast (at least not that I could tell). A utilitarian place to spend a night, but nothing to get excited about. Megachurch under construction right next door starts blaring Swahili sermons over very good loudspeakers at 6am, and hotel walls are too thin to permit any sort of sleep after that.
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Out of the way, overpriced
I stayed at this hotel several times over the course of a month. The first thing to mention is location. It is in Ubungo, near the bus terminal and not far from the University of Dar es Salaam. If you have business in this area, the hotel is a good option. However, if you plan to spend time in the city center, Msasani, or elsewhere, the hotel is well out of the way, especially considering the horrible traffic problems facing the city. There is also very little within walking distance, and the Plaza adjacent to the hotel offers very little as well. In terms of the hotel itself, the rooms are apartment-style and very spacious. The hot water and a/c work very well. But the hotel is certainly not four-star quality. It is overpriced compared to options that offer a better quality of stay. Services such as laundry are nothing short of highway robbery. There is also a tremendous amount of noise from the outside, in particular a nearby church that produces loud singing at around 5 in the morning. All in all, there are much better options in Dar es Salaam.
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Close to bus station.
Everything was fine. The restaurant was acceptable.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

TERRIBLE
TERRIBLE! awful food in the restaurant. Internet cost 10 usd per 24 hrs but I can hardly use it, and the hotel refuse to refund (because it is actually connected with 10 kb/ s download rate......)
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel comfortable rooms
The rooms are spacious and clean,breakfast was good.There are a few stores in the plaza where the hotel is located. The hotel was about 500m to the bus station so it is convenient if you plan a trip by bus. It is a bit far from the center and you need a cab to go to the ferry terminal. It is not a cheap hotel but the proximity to the bus terminal was why I chose to stay there for one night.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Blue Pearl Hotel Dar es Salaam
I am still in the Blue Pearl hotel. Wanted to extend my stay via your site but it says no rooms. There are plenty of empty rooms at this particular moment.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Blue Pearl Hotel, Dar Es Salaam
I would readily recommend this hotel in the outskirts of Dar Es Salaam in a quiet area of town. The complex is large, the infinity pool on the roof top wonderful, the staff courteous. Two draw backs: 1) the restaurant really battled flies, especially with the morning buffet; though the staff were trying hard to keep things under control; 2) a great facility like this should not nickel and dime you with internet! Not only was it not included, the connection was minimal. I spent much time in the large lobby connecting through Skype because I was unable to do so from the 11th floor. Fix these two problem areas and the place would be great.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good Hotel
The hotel is a business hotel very close to the airport and the ferry point.
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Safe spot on the way to the airport
We were flying back to Europe after a 20-day visit in Tanzania. Wanted to spend the last hours sunbathing, swimming in the pool, working out at the gym. The not so clear water in the pool did not invite to take a dip. We seemed to be the only guests in this huge hotel. The bar looked like a porn club and smelled like a damp cellar, the restaurant had the atmosphere of a school food canteen. Room service brought us a salad we hadn't ordered but no utensils. Sorry, cannot recommend.
Verified Ebookers guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Un patron incompétent
Nous avions une réservation pour 2 chambres : 4 adultes, toutes réservées sous un seul nom, pour la nuit d'arrivée en Tanzanie et la nuit du départ. Ils n'ont pas vu les deux numéros de réservation et les deux numéros de carte débités ! Au retour la 2è nuit, ils nous ont dit que si nous voulions les chambres, il fallait les payer, notre crédit dans cet hôtel étant épuisé la 1ère nuit. Toute l'aprèm au tel, à essayer de débloquer l'histoire, 240€ de note de tel mobile ! C'est seulement le soir, après dîner vers 22h, avec le personnel de nuit que JE me suis aperçu qu'ils n'avaient pas tout imprimé, et ne ne travaille pas dans l'hotellerie ! Le patron ne s'est ni déplacé, ni excusé de toute cette journée de galère.... Plus jamais ça ! C'est un boss incompétent, qui a un égo surdimensionné. Boycott de cet hôtel jusqu'à un éventuel changement de patron.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

dålig manager
The internet didn't work, the manager was unfriendly and not service minded, looking at the customer as a problem
Verified Expedia guest review