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Q-Bar & Guest House

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Off Haile Selassie Road | Plot 1, Dar es Salaam 4595, Tanzania
Ranked #23 of 61 hotels in Dar es Salaam
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Q-Bar & Guest House
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The Hague
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in a standard double room (nr 14) which was very big and with ensuite. Although the rooms are a bit run-down they are well-kept. The live music on Friday did not bother us at all, however the club/bar behind Q-bar did keep us awake on saturdaynight (untill 6 in the morning there was loud music). Some earplugs might... More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Q-bar has nice and big rooms, but no nets. The bar below the hotel has nice food and is a nice place to have a beer and watch football, but can be noisy at night. It is located far away from the busstation and airport and the City Centre, but there are some good restaurants in the area. Expect a... More

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united kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Q Bar is a long established feature on the Dar places to stay scene. I have stayed here on and off since 2005. Its great value for the location- Oyster Bay, five minutes walk from Coco Beach, and handy for embassies, expat haunts and good restaurants- but it can be noisy at night. The rooms are spacious, clean and functional,... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Q bar is a great hotel in Dar es Salaam, highly recommended! We were collected promptly from the airport by the taxi arranged by Q bar - he offered a great "tour" of the city on our drive. The double room was lovely, although the airconditioner was weak, there was hot water, a TV and a great view to some... More

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London
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Staff couldn't have been more helpful and made us feel very safe. Our driver, sent by them, was an absolute star - waited an hour at airport, as our flight was delayed and still charged half the price we'd been quoted by airport taxis, so we kept him all evening - to take us out to eat - then he... More

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Q-Bar, Manager at Q-Bar & Guest House, responded to this review
30 November 2011

SamOldfield, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are happy you had a nice stay and hope you will be back again soon. More

New York City, New York
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

The Q bar and Guest House is exactly that: A slightly rundown sports bar takes up the ground and mezanine spaces, with sometimes incalcitrant staff and food that is at best a little mediocre. The bar is frequented by men of a certain age and women with a certain purpose, who at least are not agressive or molesting in going... More

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Q-Bar, Manager at Q-Bar & Guest House, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Andrew W, Thank you for taking the time to write a review, and a very well written one indeed. Yes we agree the bar is a little bit run down at the moment but we are in the process of changing that. The Pool table is new, the men's bathroom had a complete over haul end October, the ladies is... More

Washington DC
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed one night at Q Bar and the first room I was given had an AC unit that was vibrating loudly, which I knew would keep me up at night. After paying $10 more per night I was given a room with its own bathroom whose AC unit was functioning properly. There was no light in the bathroom, however,... More

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Q-Bar, Manager at Q-Bar & Guest House, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Jcmauburkina, Thank you for taking the time to post a review. The first room you had would have been the Budget room, we appreciate the feedback about the Ac and will rectify it straight away. For the second room there not being a light in the bathroom, no soap and stained sheets is totally unacceptable. I hope you informed reception... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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I stayed at Q Bar for a couple of nights, and overall it was good. The rooms are clean, and the shared bathroom was kept in a clean state as well. There wasn't too much noise, and as a single female I had dinner twice in the bar and wasn't bothered once, so it is a safe place to be.... More

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Q-Bar, Manager at Q-Bar & Guest House, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Sinerle, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon again. Thank you. More

Nottingham England
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

The hotel is in one of the "better" areas of Dar and is cheaper than most other options. Having said that it is only a "high end budget place". However, the rooms are large,clean with comfortable beds and decent safe in the room. The breakfasts are good and a laundry service is free.Be warned that the music in the bar... More

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Q-Bar, Manager at Q-Bar & Guest House, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Essexlol-007, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back soon. Thank you. More

oosterhout, nederland
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

lies outside de busy city of dar and just a few blocks from the beach. Have good food and nice bar and music too. Can be a bit noisy in the weekend so watch where youre room is.

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  • q Bar Hotel
Address: Off Haile Selassie Road | Plot 1, Dar es Salaam 4595, Tanzania
Price range (per night):* INR2,508 - 4,180

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