Reviews of The Slipway
Wildlife sightings and reviews
23 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited The Slipway and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Ms W
Austria
"Perfect start for our honeymoon"
3 nights Arrived 7 Jan 2021
"It just felt so great to be back to Tanzania after a long time, and the Slipway was a perfect start for our honeymoon.
We felt so lucky to enjoy live music at the seafront restaurant (every Saturday) in the evening of our arrival. The excellent food and sea breeze made us forget the cold of Europe immediately.
We also liked the pool and the many nice curio shops around the hotel as well as the fact that the hotel, restaurants and shops are frequented by tourists, expats and local people alike, which creates a really nice and relaxed atmosphere." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
We felt so lucky to enjoy live music at the seafront restaurant (every Saturday) in the evening of our arrival. The excellent food and sea breeze made us forget the cold of Europe immediately.
We also liked the pool and the many nice curio shops around the hotel as well as the fact that the hotel, restaurants and shops are frequented by tourists, expats and local people alike, which creates a really nice and relaxed atmosphere." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mrs L.
Stamford Hill
"The Slipway review"
1 night Arrived 1 Nov 2020
"Fine for our short overnight stay.
Also gave us a packed breakfast to take away, due to our early start." See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania
Also gave us a packed breakfast to take away, due to our early start." See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Mr & MS L
Connecticut
"Choose another hotel"
1 night Arrived 6 Dec 2019
"The Slipway made an error in the date of our reservation and failed to pick us up at the airport.
The 'executive' room was tired; a carbon monoxide or smoke alarm was taped to the ceiling. We could not be accommodated in the restaurant due to a party.
It took 2 hours to get to the hotel through choking traffic." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
The 'executive' room was tired; a carbon monoxide or smoke alarm was taped to the ceiling. We could not be accommodated in the restaurant due to a party.
It took 2 hours to get to the hotel through choking traffic." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor
Location:
Average
Service:
Terrible
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Average
Dr & Dr S.
Knutsford
"Comfortable but basic accommodation"
1 night Arrived 4 Nov 2019
"The Slipway hotel is set in a lovely enclosed area on the coast in Dar es Salaam. The enclosed shopping area with restaurants made it ideal to unwind after a long flight.
The evening food was tasty and there was a great breakfast selection. However, out room was quite rudimentary with clean and basic shower and washing facilities.
We'd happily recommend The Slipway as a stopover before safari, but perhaps choose somewhere more luxurious if staying longer in Dar?" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
The evening food was tasty and there was a great breakfast selection. However, out room was quite rudimentary with clean and basic shower and washing facilities.
We'd happily recommend The Slipway as a stopover before safari, but perhaps choose somewhere more luxurious if staying longer in Dar?" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs JP
London
"Pre-safari stay"
1 night Arrived 20 Oct 2019
"Adequate for a one night stop over in Dar before going on safari but nothing more than that.
Room was fairly basic but clean. Noisy air conditioning unit.
Pool area was nice and we enjoyed a beer overlooking the ocean as the sun went down.
Reasonable meal in the The Waterfront restaurant.
In general the photos on their website make it look more attractive than it actually is." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Room was fairly basic but clean. Noisy air conditioning unit.
Pool area was nice and we enjoyed a beer overlooking the ocean as the sun went down.
Reasonable meal in the The Waterfront restaurant.
In general the photos on their website make it look more attractive than it actually is." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Ms R.
San Giuliano T.
"Excellent position "
1 night Arrived 10 Oct 2019
"Excellent position on the seafront, with shops nearby.
Friendly staff and good service. They gave us a packed breakfast because of our early start. Much appreciated.
Clean room with a balcony overlooking the sea." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Friendly staff and good service. They gave us a packed breakfast because of our early start. Much appreciated.
Clean room with a balcony overlooking the sea." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs S
france
"The Slipway review"
1 night Arrived 18 Sep 2019
"For the purpose of the stay (a stopover en route to safari), it was perfectly acceptable, the rooms a bit basic, only one towel and one bottle of water provided for two people, and quite a strong drain odour in the en suite bathroom. But the staff were friendly, and both the seafront and terrace restaurants were pleasant."
See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr J.
Biggleswade
"One night stopover at the Slipway"
1 night Arrived 19 Aug 2019
"The Slipway provided a great way to relax after our flight and get into "Africa time" rather than heading straight off to safari. The hotel had a nice pool, the staff were friendly and helpful and we had a lovely meal in the evening overlooking the sea. Our rooms were clean, spacious and were on the same floor, which was great as our boys were in a separate room.
The only slight downside was that the traffic to and from the airport was really bad, meaning it took at least 90 minutes both ways and we had an early start (8am pick-up) the next morning to ensure we got to the airport.
Altogether, very happy though." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
The only slight downside was that the traffic to and from the airport was really bad, meaning it took at least 90 minutes both ways and we had an early start (8am pick-up) the next morning to ensure we got to the airport.
Altogether, very happy though." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
NomadTraveller
Eire
"Lovely Hotel and nice location"
1 night Arrived 3 Aug 2019
"Great location - some small shops outside and in the compound and some restaurants nearby to get some thing to eat also. Ordered a pizza from PizzaHut that took nearly an hour to get to us - i know it was not the hotels fault - just to be aware it is slow - this is Africa after all. the staff working were very helpful in placing the order for us and using their personal phones to assist us."
See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania; 2n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr MG
SE London
"Perfect 1 night stay at the Slipway"
1 night Arrived 27 Jul 2019
"Great hotel for a 1 night stop over. About 50 minutes drive from the airport in a nice area of Dar Es Salaam where there's a good selection of restaurants and bars. The staff are very helpful and welcoming."
See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
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