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Transit Motel Airport

3.0 of 5
Off Nyerere Rd., Plot 4 Block D. | P O Box 18083, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Transit Motel Airport
Ranked #33 of 63 hotels in Dar es Salaam
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Colorado Springs
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Picked this place and crossed my fingers. More than pleased. It ended up being very close to the airport, walking distance even if you'd like. Right on the road you can pick up SIM cards, cold drinks, a snack, etc. Taxis park at the end of the road and you can schedule one for your next day needs the night... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Nothing more than just a short stay/layover as the location is very strategic for early morning flights and you need a place to bunk. Price is acceptable in comparison to the facilities offered. WiFi is free though very slow and you have a common area to socialize with fellow travelers over a couple of drinks or friends you're travelling with.... More

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Washington, DC
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

The hotel is bare bones, but it offered a clean bed for one night. And that's all that mattered really. I couldn't get hot water to run. Breakfast was included, but was very basic and I had to make my own eggs. It's next to a busy street, so the noise was quite annoying late into the evening. Wifi was... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

a basic, no frills place to lay over right across the road from Julius Nyerere International Airport, rooms are clean, have a fan and AC as well as hot and cold running water, the food is reasonable and reasonably priced with a well stocked bar with cold beverages but pre-booking is essential as a number of times I have taken... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I stayed here for a long (10-hour) layover before flying to Kilimanjaro based on the advice of another TripAdvisor member. As another reviewer wrote: it does what it advertises to do: be close to the airport for early flights or day layovers. For $30 for the day, this was great, as they allowed me to check-in to the room early... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Close to airport - 10 mins walk in daylight or 5 dollar taxi. Basic but clean rooms. Comfortable bed with mosquito net. Free wifi (ask for code) Air con didn't really work so was difficult to sleep as so hot. Bring earplugs as outside very loud till late. Also do day rooms for 30 dollars - better than a long... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Overall the place is basic but functional. I stayed here twice - once on the way out to Zanzibar and once on the way back waiting to fly to Kenya. Both rooms I was allocated were in good clean order, nothing modern or fancy but not anything I would say was out of date and in need of updating or... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Many connecting domestic flights from Dar Es Salaam leave in the morning while major international ones arrive at the evening. We stayed here during a long transit to Arusha - Rooms are small, but clean. Shower works and there is an in-house restaurant for a simple breakfast (toast, eggs, etc.) - The motel is right next to the airport but... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

This is an ok place if you, like us, arrive early evening and have a 04:35 am flight from DAR. If it is still daylight, you can practically walk from the airport, takes max 10 minutes and is through your typical african-chaotic-village-street, but seemed fine during the day. But the hotel can arrange a 5 USD pick up from and... More

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Also Known As:
Transit Motel Airport Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel
Address: Off Nyerere Rd., Plot 4 Block D. | P O Box 18083, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Dar Es Salaam Region > Dar es Salaam
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #33 of 63 hotels in Dar es Salaam
Price range (per night): RM105 - 154
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Transit Motel Airport is located near Dar Es Salaam's J Nyerere Airport providing clean and affordable no frills accommodation. The Motel is ideal place for travelers arriving late during the night or those departing very early in the morning. We provide airport transfers to our guests upon request. Check-in can be done any time (yes! 24/7) and late check out can be arranged. Breakfast (included in the room rate) is available even for early departed guests. ... more   less 
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