Plot 4, Block D, Off Nyerere Road, Dar es Salaam, 06090
What's nearby
Kariakoo Market - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
Mlimani City - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
University of Dar es Salaam - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
Coco Beach - 38 min drive - 17.9 km
Getting around
Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 1 min drive
Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 9 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pickup (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
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Children
One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Free babysitting
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free secured, uncovered on-site extended parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Train station pickup*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
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)
Travelling with children
Children stay for 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 notifications
Lever door handles
No lift (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 shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site 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 services are offered for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 Motel Airport Dar es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport
Transit Airport 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Transit Motel Airport?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Transit Motel Airport?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is an 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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 on-site restaurant.
Transit Motel Airport Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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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
20 November 2024
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
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 October 2024
Great stopover
Staff excellent. Very close to airport but did not here a plane. Comfortable.
Warren
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 June 2024
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
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 April 2024
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
Nerea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 April 2024
a convenient hotel to stay if you wan to go to the airport in 5 minutes
Eitan
Eitan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 February 2024
Albeit a very short ride, the road needs vast improvement.
Carol Ann
Carol Ann, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
13 February 2024
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
kamila, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 January 2024
Good
Leonard
Leonard, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 January 2024
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.
Peter
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2023
Staff is always helpful and available.
James
James, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
2 September 2023
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
Keith, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2023
It was a lovely and comfortable stay.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
1 August 2023
No water when I got there but they filled the tank soon after I asked.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2023
Awesome place
Sala
Sala, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2023
Clean and comfortable. Delicious food.
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 January 2023
Convenient
Ida
Ida, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2022
Quiet and clean
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
10 June 2022
Alain
Alain, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 December 2021
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
Nakia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 October 2021
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
sophia, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 October 2021
The desk clerk was very helpful
Don
Don, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2021
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
9 August 2020
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2020
Thank you
Friendly, helpful staff. Good breakfast. Thank you
Herbert L
Herbert L, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 March 2020
Very Close to the Airport, 5 Minute Drive.The front desk can send a driver to pick u up from the terminal for 5USD.