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Q-Bar & Guest House

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Dar es Salaam

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Deluxe Room
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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Hallway
In Oyster Bay, Q-Bar & Guest House offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a cozy terrace, and an on-site restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Unwind in the library or challenge friends to a game of billiards; previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
  • 452 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Mobile key entry
  • 334 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, Q-Bar & Guest House is in Oyster Bay neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mbudya Island and Coco Beach, while Little Theatre and Nafasi Art Space are cultural highlights. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World are also worth visiting.
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Plot 1 Ali Bin Said Road, Dar es Salaam, 4595

What's nearby

  • Coco Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Slipway - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Makumbusho Village - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 19 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪wavuvi kempu - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zuane - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Levant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Orchid Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Q-Bar & Guest House

Guesthouse located in Oyster Bay
At Q-Bar & Guest House, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a library. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Q-Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a billiards/pool table, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Q-Bar & Guest House feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Q-Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 19 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Q-Bar Guest House Guesthouse Dar es Salaam
Q-Bar Guest House Guesthouse
Q-Bar Guest House Dar es Salaam
Q-Bar Guest House
q Bar Hotel
q-Bar And Guest House
q-Bar & Guest House Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Q-Bar & Guest House Guesthouse
Q-Bar & Guest House Dar es Salaam
Q-Bar & Guest House Guesthouse Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Q-Bar & Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Q-Bar & Guest House?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Q-Bar & Guest House on Aug 23, 2025 start from CA $82.73, 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 at Q-Bar & Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Q-Bar & Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Q-Bar & Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Q-Bar & Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 19 per vehicle applies.

Where is Q-Bar & Guest House located?

Located in Oyster Bay, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coco Beach, Little Theatre, and The Slipway. Bongoyo Island and Msasani Bay Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Q-Bar & Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, surrounding area is very convenient plenty of shops and restaurants. Safe area as well. Every thing you need is in walking distance.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonably priced
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

RAMA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a lively atmosphere and a convenient location, making it a popular spot in Dar es Salaam. However, my stay was less enjoyable due to several issues. The rooms were not well-maintained, with noticeable cleanliness problems, including an unpleasant smell of cigarettes. The noise from the bar downstairs made it difficult to get a good night's rest, especially late into the night. While the social scene and bar might appeal to some guests, those looking for a quiet and clean environment may want to explore other options. Improvements in room hygiene and noise insulation would greatly enhance the guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place is run down and the bed is like a piece of plywood.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here!! Dirty and prostitution happens here!! You aren’t safe!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

RAMA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet in my room would not flush the way is supposed to.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Hossam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are having major electric shortage causing me and other guest not having access to electricity, air-conditioning and water for the last 5 hours... I definitely would demand a refund for all this inconvenience... We can't even use restroom for #1!!!!! That's absolutely unprofessional.

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrific experience

We were immediately uncomfortable walking through the downstairs restaurant in order to reach reception due to prostitutes bumping up against creepy old white men and the many, MANY roaches crawling all around the ground and reception entrance. A sign at reception gave notice that the hotel was currently under fumigation (spraying for bugs), and the receptionist was very vague about the 'pests and bugs' being the reason. In our room, there was an awful chemical smell which made breathing difficult. My husband has asthma and ended having breathing problems all night, something that has never been an issue in the past when traveling. Our room was on the top floor but the noise from the hotel's bar was overwhelming until well past 1am and kept us awake, even with earplugs in. At one point while attempting to order food from the connected restaurant on the ground floor, my husband found a roach crawling on his back! This sucker was easily 3 inches long! After another roach crawled up his pant leg we scrambled to our room hungry. It was way too late to book another hotel and we were both exhausted from traveling. Unfortunately neither of us slept because we were constantly checking our room for bugs and it was too noisy to even try. It was too late at night to get another hotel but we left immediately the next day. Despite voicing our concerns the hotel (and expedia) did not reimburse us and still charged us for the extra night that we did not even stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shadee

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As always, great staff and okay pricing for basic good accommodation. Coming back again next few years! 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not for everyone, but if you are lonely male it's ok. Downstairs there is a bar with hookers, but the food is rather bad. Breakfasts are like homemade and lack variety, but the staff is very friendly. At first I wanted to move when I saw the room, cause it doesn't look like in the photos, but everything was working including ac so in the end I'm satisfied. Very convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please Don't Stay Here

I wasn't given the room I booked. The pictures on this app don't represent what they offer. Wi-Fi didn't work. The bar plays loud music at night. I was accused of having extra people in my room when I didn't. It seems that the bar is where men are trying to hook up with women for hire.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Can be good for the price

Before our trip we ordered middle class rooms. But we got little lesser rooms for the the first night and then upgrade to the best vip rooms for the rest of our stay. The location is good, televisions are not. Don't get the cheapest room option. Upper rooms are better. There is a bar downstairs and it can cause some noise in late evenings. The customers are mostly single men. Do your homework for less surprises.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You definitely get what you pay for! I had to switch out of 3 bedrooms cause they either had mold or just plain smelled. Finally the fourth bedroom I was placed in was relatively clean and nice. The receptionist was very helpful and understanding. The location was perfect for me which is why I didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Enkelt boende men rent och fräscha rum. Restaurang och bar. Mycket service vänlig personal. Nära till allt.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice staff

The staff was very pleasant and organized a transportation from the airport and into our next venue. Breakfast was a nice surprise. The hotel room was clean and with good air conditioning. Good wifi!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, walkable location in the Oyster Bay/Masaki Peninsula area. Our room was well kept and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is good and the surrounding area is pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Bent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sevice og tilstand!!

Ophold, service og værelse var helt godt. Det eneste minus er hotellets tilstand - mangel på vedligeholdelse Det trænger til en lettere renovering / bedre vedligeholdelse.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019