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Q-Bar & Guest House

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly Dar es Salaam guesthouse with restaurant, connected to a shopping centre

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
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In Oyster Bay, Q-Bar & Guest House offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a cozy terrace, and an on-site restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Unwind in the library or challenge friends to a game of billiards; previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge (on request)
The current price is RM280
RM331 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is RM356
RM420 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
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About the area

Map
Plot 1 Ali Bin Said Road, Dar es Salaam, 4595

What's nearby

  • Coco Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Slipway - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Makumbusho Village - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪wavuvi kempu - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zuane - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Levant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Orchid Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Q-Bar & Guest House

Enjoy your visit to Dar es Salaam with a stay at Q-Bar & Guest House. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Q-Bar, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

English, Swahili, Swedish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Q-Bar – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 19 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Q-Bar & Guest House Guesthouse
Q-Bar & Guest House Dar es Salaam
Q-Bar & Guest House Guesthouse Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Q-Bar & Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Q-Bar & Guest House 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 Q-Bar & Guest House?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Q-Bar & Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Q-Bar & Guest House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 19 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Q-Bar & Guest House?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Q-Bar & Guest House?

No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Sea Cliff Casino (5-min drive) and Le Grande Casino (7-min drive) are both nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Q-Bar & Guest House?

Yes, Q-Bar offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Q-Bar & Guest House like?

Q-Bar & Guest House is a short 19-minute walk from Coco Beach and 17 minutes' walk from Nyumba ya Sanaa.

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Q-Bar & Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Bar
Air conditioning
Service staff

Reviews

10/10

As always, great staff and okay pricing for basic good accommodation. Coming back again next few years! 👍👍👍
1-night trip

10/10

Nice staff, surrounding area is very convenient plenty of shops and restaurants. Safe area as well. Every thing you need is in walking distance.
11-night trip

6/10

Reasonably priced
8-night trip

4/10

The hotel has a lively atmosphere and a convenient location, making it a popular spot in Dar es Salaam. However, my stay was less enjoyable due to several issues. The rooms were not well-maintained, with noticeable cleanliness problems, including an unpleasant smell of cigarettes. The noise from the bar downstairs made it difficult to get a good night's rest, especially late into the night. While the social scene and bar might appeal to some guests, those looking for a quiet and clean environment may want to explore other options. Improvements in room hygiene and noise insulation would greatly enhance the guest experience.
2-night trip

4/10

The place is run down and the bed is like a piece of plywood.
3-night trip

2/10

Do not stay here!! Dirty and prostitution happens here!! You aren’t safe!!
2-night trip

10/10

Not for everyone, but if you are lonely male it's ok. Downstairs there is a bar with hookers, but the food is rather bad. Breakfasts are like homemade and lack variety, but the staff is very friendly. At first I wanted to move when I saw the room, cause it doesn't look like in the photos, but everything was working including ac so in the end I'm satisfied. Very convenient location.
5-night trip

4/10

I wasn't given the room I booked. The pictures on this app don't represent what they offer. Wi-Fi didn't work. The bar plays loud music at night. I was accused of having extra people in my room when I didn't. It seems that the bar is where men are trying to hook up with women for hire.
3-night trip

8/10

The toilet in my room would not flush the way is supposed to.
3-night trip

4/10

We are having major electric shortage causing me and other guest not having access to electricity, air-conditioning and water for the last 5 hours... I definitely would demand a refund for all this inconvenience... We can't even use restroom for #1!!!!! That's absolutely unprofessional.

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

8/10

4-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

Before our trip we ordered middle class rooms. But we got little lesser rooms for the the first night and then upgrade to the best vip rooms for the rest of our stay. The location is good, televisions are not. Don't get the cheapest room option. Upper rooms are better. There is a bar downstairs and it can cause some noise in late evenings. The customers are mostly single men. Do your homework for less surprises.
6-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

4/10

2-night trip

10/10

6-night trip

6/10

You definitely get what you pay for! I had to switch out of 3 bedrooms cause they either had mold or just plain smelled. Finally the fourth bedroom I was placed in was relatively clean and nice. The receptionist was very helpful and understanding. The location was perfect for me which is why I didn’t want to leave.
1-night trip

10/10

Enkelt boende men rent och fräscha rum. Restaurang och bar. Mycket service vänlig personal. Nära till allt.
11-night trip

8/10

The staff was very pleasant and organized a transportation from the airport and into our next venue. Breakfast was a nice surprise. The hotel room was clean and with good air conditioning. Good wifi!
2-night trip

8/10

Great, walkable location in the Oyster Bay/Masaki Peninsula area. Our room was well kept and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is good and the surrounding area is pleasant.
3-night trip

8/10

Ophold, service og værelse var helt godt. Det eneste minus er hotellets tilstand - mangel på vedligeholdelse Det trænger til en lettere renovering / bedre vedligeholdelse.
6-night trip

4/10

As you may guess from the name, this place is first a bar, and then, way after, perhaps a hotel. Your room is basically just above the bar, so sleeping without earplugs before 1am on a Saturday will be complicated. The staff doesn't speak English, or not at all which is unprofessional for a capital city hotel. Hence every communication is hard. The double bed is actually two single beds next to each other, which of course is uncomfortable if you would like to sleep in the middle of your bed. Even the sheets are for 2 single beds. The shower is not separated from the bathroom, so when you have a shower, the entire bathroom is wet. The WiFi was either not working at all, or not sufficient to be used in the room. But perhaps most annoyingly was the fact that the bar is full of prostitutes waving to you as you go upstairs to your room. Also quite difficult to feel home in that context. Unless you're a prostitute ? Room size was good, as well as the AC, breakfast was ok but starting too late at 8am. Poor value for money in general, 50$ a night in my case.
3-night trip