Element Dar es Salaam is a highly appreciated accommodation option among travelers. Guests have shared numerous positive experiences, highlighting the hotel's strengths in comfort, location, and services. While many visitors have enjoyed their stay, some areas for improvement have also been noted, ensuring future guests can have an even better experience.
1/5
Safety index
54 out of 100
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Element Dar es Salaam
9.0
(299 ratings)
Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania -
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280 m The Slipway
3.5 km Coco Beach
3.5 km Makumbusho Village
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Breakfast
Cleanliness
Food
- Comfortable Rooms: Guests rave about the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms, ensuring a restful night.
- Excellent Location: The hotel's prime location makes it convenient for exploring nearby attractions and businesses.
- Friendly Staff: The welcoming and helpful staff significantly enhance the overall guest experience, according to reviews.
- Amenities: The range of amenities available, including a fitness center and pool, cater to the needs of a diverse array of guests.
- Quality Dining: The on-site dining options are highly praised for their quality and variety of offerings.
Area for improvement
- Internet Connectivity: Some guests have mentioned issues with the internet speed and connectivity within the hotel.
- Noise Levels: Noise from the surroundings and within the hotel itself has been a concern for some visitors seeking a quiet stay.
- Room Service: Delays and inconsistencies in room service have been reported, impacting the convenience aspect of the stay.
- Bathroom Cleanliness: Although rooms are generally clean, a few guests have pointed out specific issues with bathroom cleanliness.
- Parking Facility: The parking situation can be challenging, with limited spaces and difficult access at times.
Amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Kitchen
Microwave
Pool
Breakfast available
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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9.0RateScore
Total 299 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
8.8
9.8
booking
253 Reviews
8.8 / 10
expedia
46 Reviews
9.8 / 10
Reviews
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Breakfast was mentioned 18 times
6% Negative89% Positive
Reviews based on Breakfast
Mohsen Sarakbi7 months ago
5/5
Nice hotel in Dar es Salaam, room was really big, kind of small studio with living room and kitchenette. Super clean and comfortable. Staff were polite and helpful. Restaurant can be a good option for dinner. Breakfast was also ok.
Safaa Fawzi7 months ago
4/5
Rooms are very spacious and clean , staff is very friendly, Breakfast was fine except for i hated flies on many items which were exposed Coffee is awesome and , Location is good few steps to slipway
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 109
Number of floors 6
Year Built 2020
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
28Download
13Upload
10Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
63 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
31 out of 100
Unsafe
Dar es-Salaam safety index
54
Overall Safety Index
Risky
An average rating of the six safety categories
54 out of 100
Women safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
37
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
75
Property safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of theft.
40
Political safety
Unsafe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
30
LGBTQ safety
Risky
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
44
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
95
57
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
57 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
62
Mugging or robbery 62/100
Car theft 44/100
Car break-ins 70/100
Home break-ins 56/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
57
Physical attacks 50/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 32/100
Other crime severity
Moderate
60
Insult or harassment in public 42/100
Corruption or bribery 84/100
Drug problem 49/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.2 - $0.5
Coffee
$0.7 - $4.7
Beer 0.5L
$0.7 - $1.8
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$0.9 - $3.6
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.2 - $0.9
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.1 - $1.8
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$16.3 - $36.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$3.6 - $10.8
McMeal at McDonalds
$5.4 - $9
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.2 - $0.7
Public transport, monthly pass
$4.5 - $54.2
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.9 - $1.2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$10.8 - $10.8
Fitness club, monthly fee
$18.1 - $72.3
Weather In Dar es-Salaam
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Precipitation In Dar es-Salaam
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in
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome