We had booked 2 rooms here - a triple for the children & a double for myself & my husband. The childrens room (in the same building as reception) wasn't too bad, but our room was in a different building and was jaw - droppingly bad. As we walked into the room we noticed the rips in the net curtains,... More

The rooms are a bit smaller compared to other options in downtown, yet the hotel provides all the superior amenities to make your stay comfortable. The Slipway is the center of nightlife in the peninsula: several restaurants, stores, ATM, FOREX and a supermarket. Nonetheless the rooms are very quiet even Friday night. On Saturday, you can take the ferry service... More

I spent a couple of days at this small hotel outside Dar before flying to my destination in Southern Africa. It was incredible value and a terrific location outside the bustle of Dar but close to Coco Beach and other beach areas. The hotel is beautifully designed - the rooms all surround an open inner courtyard. The staff were terrific... More

travelling through Dar es Salaam one feels is definitively feels he has finally arrived in Africa, with is side-roads market, the fast moving tuck-tuck and the colorfully dressed locals. then you'll reach the slipway, an oasis on the Indian Ocean. From the typical tinga-tinga decoration on the facade throught to the Souk with its ottoman feel, the Slipway has something... More

I stayed in the hotel last year and was not overly impressed. But this year it has certainly gone down. The reception is matter-of-fact without much sense of hospitality. Rooms are simple but airco works well. My room telephone did not work while I was expecting outside hone calls. It could not be repaied or replaced at 5:00 pm, but... More

I have stayed in a few hotels for about two months in Dar es Salaam and I can say that Slipway is one of the better ones, clean rooms nice few of the Ocean and a very good manager (Alina) I went to Zanzibar over the weekend and she booked my ferry ticket she always make you feel like you... More

After a 12 hour bus ride and an hour in a taxi, it was an absolute delight to walk into our room at the Slipway. Small but crisp and clean, with a tasty food options and a bookshop a stone's throw away. Despite its location in the middle of a popular shopping and eating area, the room was quiet and... More

Over the last year, I stayed at the Slipway several times, each time for about 2-3 weeks. Lovely rooms in the renovated part and the Souk, spacious rooms on the other side of the building. All rooms are bright and clean, with DSTV, aircon and in-room safe. Internet access is provided in the lobby. The breakfast offers a wide variety... More

Hotel Slipway is located in The Slipway complex in Msasani area where many expats/NGO people hang out. The complex has a great Waterfront bar and also has Japanese and Italian restaurants, coffee shop and many variety shops including Coastal Travel Agent. The hotel is small, very clean with bright with rooms that overlook the ocean one way and car park... More