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Reviews of The Slipway

Wildlife sightings and reviews

30 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

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Arrival date
Mrs P.
Cumbria

"Lovely setting by the sea"

1 night Arrived 17 Nov 2018
"This was a lovely relaxing place to stay after the long flight.

The staff were helpful and the restaurants nearby meant that we didn't have to go far to get our evening meal." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 2n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Al & Jules
Australia

"The Slipway at last !"

1 night Arrived 21 Jun 2018
"The location of The Slipway, being on the coastal edge of Dar. city, is ideal if you want to be away from the hustle of the CBD. However if you've had long hours of flying to eventually get to Dar, then the two hours of traffic congestion and pot-holed roads to travel from airport to hotel should be considered before staying here.

The beachside restaurants, pool and breakfast facilities are all very well set up, but only overnighting in economy class seating would make the bedding (mattress) seem inviting." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mike & Janette
UK

"The Slipway review"

1 night Arrived 19 Jun 2018
"Pleased we stayed to break the trip." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 6n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Couple
London

"Good for a Pitstop"

1 night Arrived 9 Jun 2018
"Decent value hotel for 1 night stay, rooms are clean and the restaurants are really nice just outside.

Bathrooms are a little dated so not great for showers but for 1 night cheap and cheerful its a good choice!" See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
London

"Old world charm on the waterfront"

1 night Arrived 7 May 2016
"Lovely location overlooking the sea with good shops and restaurants attached but well over an hour from the airport in the busy traffic- just 20 minutes after midnight!

We enjoyed dinner overlooking the sea and found the staff very friendly. Rooms are comfortable rather than luxurious but overall there is old world charm and would recommend for a relaxing day." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mrs H
Wales

"Overnight stopover"

1 night Arrived 29 Oct 2014
"For this one section I am replying on behalf of my husband who is away at the moment. I know he found the Slipway excellent, with a particularly good breakfast" See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
The M-W family
London

"Great hotel to relax in after a flight!"

1 night Arrived 26 Dec 2013
"Comfortable hotel to relax and acclimatise to Africa after overnight flight from London. A great pool with views onto the sea - the kids loved it!

Also a good beach side restaurant next to the hotel to have an evening meal at." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr F.
Spain

"The Slipway, nice restaurant by the Ocean !"

1 night Arrived 9 Nov 2013
"Not that long drive from the Airport , probably we were lucky with traffic .

Room very simple but clean and spacious. The only downside was the rather small bed .
The location is excellent , inside a complex with plenty stores to do some late minute shopping and nice restaurants overlooking the Indian Ocean. We had a very good dinner right at the water with a great sunset !!

Again very simple but good for a night stop if you arrive late or have to catch an early flight." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs C
Cumbria

"The Slipway review"

2 nights Arrived 4 Jan 2012
"Room was fine - to a good standard one might have expected from a 'western' hotel. The service could only be described as 'occasional' at the best with requests for selected room items not met promptly e.g kettle not working and replaced after multiple requests. Breakfasts were miniscule and poor quality with service by uninterested staff. Would not stay there again.

Slipway 'resort' itself rather tired with only saving grace the Waterfront restaurant with good service and food. Things at the hotel improved with the discovery of an Italian manageress who got things moving, Local staff basically need a well aimed rocket! Little of interest at Slipway other than a bed for the night!" See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor

Location:
Average
Service:
Poor
Activities:
Poor
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Terrible
Facilities:
Poor
Mr & Mrs S
Barnstable

"Comfortable"

1 night Arrived 4 Feb 2010
"A good location , but not ideal for a quick overnight stop at the airport, as it was right across town in the rush-hour. 1.5 hours in a non airconditioned minibus, and NOT in the private car as per the booking. Also it took about half an hour to locate the driver at the airport on arrival, as he was not in the obvious place, and was NOT carrying a name board..... the same bus in the morning, with the driver turning up late.... very poor transfer" See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Good
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