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Chelsea Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests savor authentic local flavors at the hotel restaurant before unwinding on the sun-drenched terrace, with convenient free parking and round-the-clock service

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Chelsea Hotel in Stone Town's center offers a welcoming atmosphere with continental breakfast. Enjoy local cuisine at Chelsea Restaurant, relax in the cozy bar, and connect to WiFi from your room. The terrace provides scenic views, and laundry facilities add convenience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is ￥9,453
￥11,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Executive Level | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Executive Level | Living room | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Executive Level

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Executive Level | Private kitchenette | Fridge

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Executive Level

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator, Executive Level | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Dar es Salaam, Chelsea Hotel is in the city center. Kariakoo Market and Kivukoni Fish Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coco Beach and Bongoyo Island. St Joseph's Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
Map
Dar es Salaam, Uhuru Street

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St Joseph's Cathedral
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Askari Monument
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chef's Pride Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • The Alcove @ Sea Cl
    8 min walk
  • Subway
    7 min walk
  • Al Aaqib Barbeque & Fast Food
    9 min walk
  • Tai Huo San Zhuang Restaurant
    10 min walk

About this property

Chelsea Hotel

Hotel near Kariakoo Market
Located close to St Joseph's Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Chelsea Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Chelsea Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
Room features
All 68 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Is Chelsea Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chelsea Hotel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chelsea Hotel on Mar 10, 2026 start from ￥9,453, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chelsea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chelsea Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Chelsea Hotel located?

Located in Kariakoo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kariakoo Market, St Joseph's Cathedral, and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. National Museum of Tanzania and Kivukoni Fish Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Chelsea Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

CARL

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

10/10 Excellent

Zunurain

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

8/10 Good

Parveen

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

8/10 Good

Ousmahila

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Firmin

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

10/10 Excellent

Tabrez

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

8/10 Good

THOMAS

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

6/10 Okay

Enock

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

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

8/10 Good

Gilbert

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

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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.

8/10 Good

ghislain Didace

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

2/10 Terrible

Tale

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

2/10 Terrible

Haroon

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

8/10 Good

NICHIKA

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

4/10 Poor

Rushell

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

6/10 Okay

Greg

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

2/10 Terrible

Jackson

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Eva

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

8/10 Good

Richard

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