In the heart of Dar es Salaam, Transit Motel Airport offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a charming garden, and an on-site restaurant. Guests appreciate the helpful staff as they unwind in their room with free WiFi or enjoy light fare at the bar.
Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Airport transfer
Free breakfast
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Free babysitting
Room service
Airport shuttle
Train station pick-up service
Ferry terminal shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Front desk safe
For families (6)
Children stay free
Babysitting (free)
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is ฿1,359
฿1,359
฿1,603 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Room options
View all photos for Basic Double Room, Non Smoking
Plot 4, Block D, Off Nyerere Road, Dar es Salaam, 06090
What's nearby
Kariakoo Market - 10 min drive
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive
Mlimani City - 15 min drive
University of Dar es Salaam - 15 min drive
Coco Beach - 38 min drive
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
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 at the property
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 Airport Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport
Transit Motel Airport Dar Es Salaam
Transit Motel Airport Hotel 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.
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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
4 Jul 2024
Nice stay
Christof
Christof, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Oct 2024
Great stopover
Staff excellent. Very close to airport but did not here a plane. Comfortable.
Warren
Warren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2023
It was a lovely and comfortable stay.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2023
Awesome place
Sala
Sala, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 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
8/10 Very good
8 Apr 2024
a convenient hotel to stay if you wan to go to the airport in 5 minutes
Eitan
Eitan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sep 2023
Staff is always helpful and available.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2023
Clean and comfortable. Delicious food.
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2022
Quiet and clean
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2024
Albeit a very short ride, the road needs vast improvement.
Carol Ann
Carol Ann, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Jan 2024
Good
Leonard
Leonard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Sep 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 trip
6/10 Good
15 Jun 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
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 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
4/10 Fair
1 Aug 2023
No water when I got there but they filled the tank soon after I asked.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Apr 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
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2023
Really good experience
The stay at Transit Motel Airport did go over our expectations! The staff was so friendly, helpful and kind. The rooms was bigger then we thought they would be. Also we ended up using their driver to the airport, because our Uber did not show up in time. Therefor the driver woke up in the middle of the night, without anything pre scheduled. The motel taxi was also cheaper then Uber. A big thank you to the staff for taking such good care of us, and making our stay great!
Tuva
Tuva, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
4 Aug 2023
it was very loud and dine didn't com for 1,5 hours
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
13 Feb 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