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Chelsea Hotel

Property class: 3

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A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline, featuring modern buildings and a clear sky.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a dome-shaped top, and illuminated windows.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door leading outside.
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of greenery outside, and hanging pendant lights.
A beach with footprints, palm trees, and a hotel sign.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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Uhuru Street, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Le Grande Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a curtain.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Executive Level

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, an air conditioning unit, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Executive Level

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Executive Level

A living room with a sofa, a dining table, and chairs. There are two wall-mounted lamps and two paintings.

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Executive Level

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Executive Level

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Executive Level

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, and a painting of a forest on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator, Executive Level

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a chair, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator, Executive Level

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a swan-shaped towel on the bed.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Dar es Salaam

Chelsea Hotel puts you in the heart of Dar es Salaam, within a 20-minute stroll of Kariakoo Market and St Joseph's Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Chelsea Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Kariakoo hotel include Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and National Museum of Tanzania.

What's nearby

  • Le Grande Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Askari Monument - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Grande Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tai Huo San Zhuang Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Chelsea Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Chelsea Hotel also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Chelsea Hotel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chelsea Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Chelsea Hotel Dar es Salaam
Chelsea Dar es Salaam
Chelsea Hotel Hotel
Chelsea Hotel Dar es Salaam
Chelsea Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chelsea Hotel?

Chelsea Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Chelsea Hotel?

As of 20 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chelsea Hotel on 3 Nov 2026 start from NZ$131, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Chelsea Hotel?

Yep, Chelsea Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Chelsea Hotel?

The closest beach to Chelsea Hotel is Coco Beach (6.3 km).

What makes Chelsea Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Chelsea Hotel.

Does Chelsea Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chelsea Hotel?

No, Chelsea Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chelsea Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Chelsea Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Chelsea Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Chelsea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 136 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and hotel rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the location and helpfulness of staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Staff was friendly and helpful, food and location was good. Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. The place is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Close to several points of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Good location. Friendly staff. Fast WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Every staff are wonderful, helpful and very kind. Excellent breakfast. Location is great . Spacious room with very good air-condition and a fan. I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel isn't the Hilton by any means but if you are looking for a safe, clean budget hotel this would be it. Didn't see any bugs (we've had issues in other tropical hotels) and the room was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In the heart of the City Centre

Beautiful and clean hotel in close proximity to the Ferry Terminal. I highly recommend especially if in transit to and fro Zanzibar. The staff are very friendly and very willing to help at any time. The rooms are also beautiful and super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Was just fine for a night stay until catching the ferry to Zanzibar next day. Room was clean and comfortable enough. Nothing fancy but nothing to complain about, got a good night sleep which was all that was needed.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice staff but the area around the hotel does not look too good. There are markets, low class restaurants and shops around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need Wheat based Indian Chapati and pratha should be unlimited drinking water hardly one guest will drink max 2 ltr and rest is all good. specially Staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Quick stay in DAR

Room was clean. Limited choice for breakfast but good for the price. Got charged for water at check out as hotel did not spicify what was/ not included as free. This spoilt the actual stay for us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Bad customer service and bad breakfast and the room is not clean and out side very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was kept clean. The internet through wifi was not stable. You can go to the entrance to get the new wifi passcoad if the internet connection is unstable. The rooftop view was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
my stay at chelsea hotel was nice, but I lost my perfum in the room when I asked cleaners to clean my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Service and facilities not worth the money paid , breakfast horrible , staff not professional , have to be careful while paying your bills , need to check and total or else u can be paying more , if you trust , wifi limited , overall not satisfactory
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Rude staff

Very rude staff. Not even hello. The breakfast was leftovers from days ago and so little options. The room wa clean and wifi good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was told by staff wasnt safe to go outside. Server was dismissive and rude
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bad wifi. Unsafe area for families. Smelly bathroom. Ok but not value for money. Should be cheaper
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Customer service needs to be improved
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024