Iris Hotel

Location: Livingstone corner Amani Streets, Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, 42771, Dar es Salaam, TZ

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

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. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Express check-out
• Free WiFi
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Concierge service
• Elevator
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Express check-out
• Limo or town car service available
• Smoke-free property
• Express check-in
• Tours/ticket assistance
• 24-hour business center
• Casino shuttle (surcharge)
• Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
• Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
• Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Beach shuttle (surcharge)
• Free buffet breakfast
• Reception hall

Rooms Available

• Twin Room

  2 Twin Beds

  205-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 18-inch TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed and premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress

• Executive Room

  1 Double Bed

  205-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with city views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 18-inch TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed and premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress

• Superior Room

  1 Queen Bed

  205-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with city views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 18-inch TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed and premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Smoking

• Deluxe Room

  1 King Bed

  205-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with city views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 18-inch TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed and premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Smoking

• Standard Room

  1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

  205-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with city views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 18-inch TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed and premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Phone and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Smoking

• Two Bedrooms Apartment

  2 Queen Beds

  237 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 18-inch TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed and premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress

Guest Reviews

• Justus Kafunjo (4/5): - 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
• Seamus (4/5): 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.
• Me (10/5): - 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.
• Ahmed (8/5): - Bon sejour dans l'ensemble,établissement basique,mais propre,bien situé,personnel agréable,sauf petit-dejeuner quelconque et limité.
• Verified traveler (8/5): 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
• Eureka (6/5): - Cheap stay in Dar es Salaam. The hotel is located in Kariakoo so-called a busy place, but convenient surroundings with a supermarket "citymall" and nice local restaurants as well. I was satisfied with my staying at this place.
• Verified traveler (4/5): Dar es Salam - We arrived to Dar at 3:00 a.m. But Hotel provided for hotel shuttle, really apreciate. Medium hotel, clean with nice staff, but facilities has to be improve, as well bathrooms.
• Fie Jensen and Chris (2/5): 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.
• Tracey (2/5): 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.
• Sara (8/5): 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.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Good^^ - Good for price.
• Sanne Lindsten (8/5): Nice experience - I arrived late and spent one night at Livingstone hotel together with my boyfriend from Zanzibar, who arrived earlier. The room was totally perfect for the night. Cute and clean, and the breakfast the day after was alright to. I will most likely stay there again.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Meget god service og venligt personale, området hotellet lå i var dog ikke særlig spændende, da der ikke var meget at se og lave. Hotellet ligger I et buisnesskvater, så hvis man er er der grundet forretning er det helt ideelt til dette
• Erkki (8/5): Afrikan kierros - Ystävällinen henkilökunta. Hinta laatu kohdallaan.
• traveler (10/5): - Very pleasant, ideal location and very friendly staff with clean rooms
• Olof (6/5): - 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
• Tom (10/5): - Room had AIR CONDITIONING and a porch for smoking.
• Viktor (10/5): Great value for the money - Great value for the money.
• WON KYUNG (6/5): Good hotel for biz. - Fist time, they didn't provide me breakfast time. So I missed it. But they are friendly.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - The staff are nice, the rooms are basic, location is central.
• Dewi (10/5): Goed budget hotel! - Mijn bagage was kwijt geraakt tijdens mijn vlucht. Hotel heeft mij hier heel goed mee geholpen om te zorgen dat ik dit zo snel mogelijk terug kreeg. Personeel is zeer vriendelijk. Kamers zijn schoon en ruim. De ligging is midden in het hectische centrum. Heel dichtbij de kariakoo markt!
• Olga (8/5): Вполне приемлемый отель в центре. - Номер нормальный, доброжелательный персонал, помогающий решить все проблемы, заявленного высокого качества белья не заметила.
• Harriet (8/5): Harriet Rickman tycker det här hotellet fungerar - Service är det inget fel på då vi kom fick vi ett rum ut mot bakgården utan en välfungerande dush men detta rättades snart till av managern, så vi fick ett bekvämt rum med fungerande inredning samt balkong. Dock är jag något besviken på frukosten, då jag gärna skulle se ett något fylligare utbud, för det priset som dom tar per rum,, och ja jag kommer förmodligen att åka dit igen.. HAKUNA MATATA
• emanuele (4/5): Mai piu... Never more - la stanza risulta spartana e pulita. la posizione è comoda da raggiungere anche se l'area nei dintorni è poco attraente. abbiamo avuto discussioni col personale di agenzie di viaggio che ci hanno minacciato verbalmente e messo le mani addosso all'interno della hall. Da parte della reception non c'è stato nessun aiuto e nessun interesse a sedare gli animi. totalmente disinteressati e distanti dalla situazione. vergognoso. Pessima figura da parte dell hotel. The room is spartan but clean. The position is convenient even if the area around it is unattractive. we had discussion with the travel agencies staff who have verbally threatened and put their hands on us in the lobby . By the reception there was no help and no interest to calm tempers . Totally disinterested and distant from the situation. shameful . Not raccomandable
• Nelson (6/5): 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.
• Verified traveler (6/5): ok for one night stay convenient for ferry - clean and convenient location. breakfast was very basic
• becca (8/5): - Rooms are fine but nothing special. Good value for money and great location
• Verified traveler (6/5): 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.
• james (6/5): 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.
• Verified traveler (6/5): 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.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Perus hotelli. - Hotelli sisältää kaiken tarvittavan, mutta ei mitään luksusta. Paikka on vähän sivussa keskustasta, mutta lähellä on paljon kioskeja/ravintoloita, eikä keskustaankaan kävele kuin 15min.
• Inna (8/5): Hotel - Hotel ligger fint og nokså sentralt. Rommet var renslig og stort. Staff er hyggelig og hjelpsom. Et godt hotel for rimelige penger.
• Verified traveler (6/5): good hotel - Goid hotel clean room staff not very qualified
• Scott (8/5): Good Value - A good hotel for the price. Shops nearby for meals and groceries. Reasonable room service menu too.
• Natalie (4/5): 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.
• Daniel (8/5): 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.
• Verified traveler (6/5): 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!
• Pascal (6/5): hotel bien situé pour arrivé ou allé à l'aéroport, - hotel bien situé pour arrivé ou partir de Dar es Salaam via l'aéroport, à 15mn à pied du ferry pour Zanzibar, bon rapport qualité /prix
• waryam (10/5): full rating - Its our good luck to stay there . Its osam . NO WORDS.
• Verified traveler (4/5): 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.
• Kelsey (8/5): 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.
• AdventureMan (6/5): Mediocre stay in Dar - We stayed overnight in Dar recently at the Formula 10 Livingstone Hotel. The hotel staff were generally kind and friendly. The hotel had some decent slow internet access in the lobby. The rooms were generally nice, but the windows were unable to lock and opened to a balcony that could easily be accessed from other rooms. I didn't feel any of my items were safe in the room. The hotel closed its restaurant since I was here last - which is unfortunate. The staff were not helpful or knowledgeable about providing additional eating options - other than saying to head to the "Holiday Inn." My shower was broken, but we had warm water and I bathed in the faucet attached to the showerhead. One of our rooms smelled like cigarette smoke - and other was quite musty. My room was pleasant. My AC worked well, and there are also fans in the rooms. We didn't have mosquito nets, so some of our group were bitten during the night. Breakfast was okay - some coffee, tea, bread, milk, cereal, and fruit. It would have been nice to have some protein (potentially eggs) to start the day. All in all the stay was okay - but not great.
• Dave (8/5): Convinient Hotel for Stop-overs - We flew into Dar Es Salaam on route to a Safari holiday so wanted somewhere to stay briefly in Dar on the way out and back. This hotel fitted the bill fine. It was economical, clean and comfortable but obviously not posh. The staff were very friendly and always tried to help with advice about restaurants etc.
• Markcle (6/5): Good Price Airport Hotel - We used Formula 10 for an airport stopover. The rooms were clean and the place was simple and functional and good value.
• DC (8/5): Good budget hotel in town - Good, clean budget hotel in the middle of Dar, with friendly staff and big breakfast
• Ivy (6/5): Comfortable hotel, sketchy neighborhood - Hotel was comfortable, though the shower left a bit to be desired. A/C and tv worked well, and staff was incredibly friendly. Main drawback is the slightly inconvenient, and somewhat sketchy neighborhood. As a female traveler, I did not feel at ease walking near the hotel at any time of day.
• JCC (8/5): Close to all great service - I loved it, the service was great, quiet compare to the location.
• Scott (8/5): Simple, but decent value - Fairly clean room, air conditioning, and (sometimes) hot water is more than you can get at other, similarly priced places in Dar.
• Chipindi (6/5): Reasonable - I think I stayed well, did not realize there was free breakfast until my last day...friendly hotel staff and supreme location in the heart of Dar. The rooms could be better I think
• Verified traveler (6/5): False information about hotel facilities - Hotel advertised as having wireless internet but it is only one cable at the lobby that is used by all guests.

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