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Q-Bar & Guest House

Property class: 3
Travelers can enjoy local flavors at the on-site restaurant, challenge friends to billiards, or simply unwind with newspapers in this welcoming Oyster Bay retreat

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Q-Bar & Guest House in Oyster Bay serves a full breakfast and offers local and international cuisine. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, cozy terrace, and library. The property balances dining and leisure options perfectly.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room

A room with a bed, two blue chairs, a small table, a cabinet, and a wooden door.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a table, and a view of greenery through large windows.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A room with a bed under a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table with a magazine and flowers, and a wooden side table.

Deluxe Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room

A living room with a wooden sofa, a wicker armchair, a glass coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located near the beach, Q-Bar & Guest House is in Oyster Bay neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Msasani Bay Beach, while Little Theatre and Makumbusho Village are cultural highlights. The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre and Nafasi Art Space are also worth visiting. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
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Plot 1 Ali Bin Said Road, Dar es Salaam, 4595

What's nearby

  • A livestock show with sheep and people in the background.
    Coco Beach
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Little Theatre
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Slipway
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dar Free Market Mall
    4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kariakoo Market
    9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station
    17 min drive
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Levant
    3 min walk
  • Panta Leo
    2 min drive
  • Crafty Dee’s Brew Pub and Beer Garden
    2 min drive
  • Slipway Waterfront Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Almaty Cafe & Grill
    4 min drive

About this property

Q-Bar & Guest House

  • Guest house 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 guest house include:
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and free newspapers
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Q-Bar & Guest House offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 cot
  • 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 cot
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 cots are available on request at the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Q-Bar & Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km) of Coco Beach and The Slipway. Little Theatre and Dar Free Market Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Q-Bar & Guest House Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tendai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Parakh

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and bathroom was in a very bad condition
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra läge. Bra mat. Bra personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Avoid for business trip, perhaps ok for a backpack

As you may guess from the name, this place is first a bar, and then, way after, perhaps a hotel. Your room is basically just above the bar, so sleeping without earplugs before 1am on a Saturday will be complicated. The staff doesn't speak English, or not at all which is unprofessional for a capital city hotel. Hence every communication is hard. The double bed is actually two single beds next to each other, which of course is uncomfortable if you would like to sleep in the middle of your bed. Even the sheets are for 2 single beds. The shower is not separated from the bathroom, so when you have a shower, the entire bathroom is wet. The WiFi was either not working at all, or not sufficient to be used in the room. But perhaps most annoyingly was the fact that the bar is full of prostitutes waving to you as you go upstairs to your room. Also quite difficult to feel home in that context. Unless you're a prostitute ? Room size was good, as well as the AC, breakfast was ok but starting too late at 8am. Poor value for money in general, 50$ a night in my case.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, practical hotel

Lovely large room with fridge and table areas. En-suite was functional but not overly pleasant. Some music could be heard from bar downstairs. Good location with shops and beach nearby. Expensive but good airport transfer. Safe place with nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the staff is always friendly and willing to help, just ask and they try immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The place was as described. Nice bed, nice breakfast. Staff was friendly and the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Overall the room was acceptable; tv only 4 channels available, service was great had in-room breakfast and allow late check out upon request only complain was downstairs bar music loud into the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018