Rejuvenating spa services and flavorful SINO THAI RESTAURANT meals create a complete experience where every aspect of the stay is thoughtfully arranged
Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment in Tanzania offers a stylish retreat. Enjoy a massage or spa service, breakfast at SINO THAI RESTAURANT, and free WiFi. The on-site coffee shop adds convenience. Past guests praise the hotel's excellent condition.
Located in Kisutu, a neighbourhood in Dar es Salaam, Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment is near the airport and near a train station. National Museum of Tanzania and Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kariakoo Market and The Slipway. Don't miss out on a visit to Dar-es-Salaam Zoo. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
Jamhuri Asia Street, Dar es Salaam, 4868
What's nearby
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
8 min walk - 0.8 km
St Joseph's Cathedral
8 min walk - 0.8 km
Askari Monument
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kariakoo Market
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Dar Es Salaam Central Station
10 min walk
Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
27 min drive
Restaurants
Chowpatty
6 min walk
Chef's Pride Restaurant
3 min walk
Chapan 56 Bhog
6 min walk
Subway
6 min walk
Al Aaqib Barbeque & Fast Food
2 min walk
About this property
Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment
Hotel near Kariakoo Market
Located close to St Joseph's Cathedral and National Museum of Tanzania, Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, SINO THAI RESTAURANT, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a health club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking and extended parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and free newspapers
Multilingual staff, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 kilometres
Free extended parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TZS 24,000 for adults and TZS 16,000 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
SINO THAI RESTAURANT
Things to do
Health club
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Living room
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate in-room dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Meeting room
Spa
Couples treatment rooms
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Raised toilet seat
More
1 building
11 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 2010
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Pay films
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Kitchenette
Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Living room
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 20.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Gala Dinner on 05 May per adult: TZS 1
A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3683.94 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately TZS 24000 for adults and from TZS 16000 for children
Airport shuttle fee: TZS 60000 per vehicle (one-way)
Rollaway bed fee: TZS 20.0 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Urban Rose Dar Es Salaam
Urban Rose Hotel
Urban Rose Hotel & Apartment
Urban Rose Hotel & Apartment Dar Es Salaam
Urban Rose Hotel Apartment Dar es Salaam
Urban Rose Hotel Apartment
Urban Rose Apartment Dar es Salaam
Urban Rose Apartment
Urban Rose And Dar Es Salaam
Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment Hotel
Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment Dar es Salaam
Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment Hotel Dar es Salaam
Frequently asked questions
Is Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment on 23 Mar 2026 start from NZ$211, including 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 Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment?
Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Does Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 60000 per vehicle applies.
Where is Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment located?
Located in Kisutu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St Joseph's Cathedral, Kariakoo Market and National Museum of Tanzania. Little Theatre and Coco Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 10 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Convenient from location & price point as I revisited after 26 yrs
Carbon air pollution from line up barbecue services especially in evenings when outside could be negating otherwise indoors is ideal!
Accommodating friendly team of staff to your service was excellent
Overall stay is good hospitality is amazing but can improve in many areas
Chinmay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
riyaz
29 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had cockroaches and they were pretty run down. The stuff we’re very polite, good and accommodating.
Hotel needs major renovations.
I will not stay there again, unless the hotel does major renovations.
Location is excellent.
This place has poor air conditioning and doesn’t work we had to change room 2 times after a long journey with flight from Sweden.
The management could only say sorry when I asked why they didn’t check the room before they rent it out?
The restaurant is also terrible am a chef myself and the pepper steak was dry and was delivered in small pieces.
When ordering for my daughter noodles I received pasta tasteless.
And they have the heart to charge us tax on the damn bill.
we moved all our heavy luggage in the heat twice at the middle of the night.
I definitely not recommending this place if you want a relaxing vacation.
This was my first time staying at this particular hotel in Dar. I had a great experience staying here. It is centrally located and has very friendly and professional staff. I arrived at the hotel one day after my initial booking due to flight cancelation. When I emailed Expedia and the hotel about my delay, the hotel management was very responsive and very flexible with my arrival date changes. When I finally arrived at the hotel, checking in was very easy. The receptionists were friendly and helpful. Many thanks to Eunice and Gertrude. My room was clean and well kept, thanks to Mwasi and all the room services staff. The breakfast was great and the restaurant team members were very very helpful and professional.
During my stay, I had some challenges connecting my work computer on free wifi provided at the hotel, and this was mainly due to my work computer security settings and not necessarily the hotel wifi issue. I eventually had to get a personal router from the local internet providers. Thanks to Manager Raaj, who provided a car and driver to take me around to the internet provider store to get what I needed for my work computer to work.
I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to stay closer to everything in the city.
Receptionists were friendly and helpful. Many thanks to Eunice and Gertrude. Great Customer Service and Care. Bell boys, drivers were very helpful. Special thanks to Joshua who always helps with my Shopping with smiles. He escorted me to exchange my money.....which was just about 5mins walk. Martha had smiles on her face while cleaning up my room. Manager Raaj kept in touch even before my arrival, and introduced himself. He made sure I lacked nothing. Manager and Receptionists call to find out about my well-being. Driver Barak was exceptional. Always prompt, safe, knows everywhere in Dar. Friendly, level-headed, and very helpful, offering advice. He's the equivalence of a "human Yellow Pages", lol!! Location is less than 7mins walk from Restaurants (I recommend Chef Pride), about 1hr to the Airport (due to a bit of traffic). A team of fantastic people who showed teamwork and friendliness towards each other, a bunch of naturally nice people!! Thank you all, and God Bless!!
The staff were tremendously kind and helpful from the moment we stepped out of our vehicle. The complementary breakfasts were unusual and delicious, with different Indian and East African dishes every morning. The rooms are spacious and clean with excellent air conditioning. The location is interesting with so much activity surrounding it. I would highly recommend this nplace!
All was fine. But internet connection /wifi/ is terribly unreliable. If that is important to you. This hotel is not for you. Otherwise , staff are nice, location is good, rooms are clean. And Breakfast buffet was just okay. Minimal options, but enough.
A bit of a shabby room but good location and quality service.
AC
8/10 Good
Max, San Francisco, USA
29 Jun 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel for families
I stayed in the Urban Rose for 5 days with my wife and 2 kids. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and breakfasts included with my room quite good. We stayed in the 2 bedroom family rooms- it was very nice for the kids to stay in their own room and have a common area for all.
The hotel decore was in decent shape, though not particularly fancy. The staff at the front desk and bellmen were very helpful on multiple occasions.
Overall, a comfortable place to stay and good value for a family.
Max
8/10 Good
Martine, Norway
6 Mar 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Good service
We stayed just one night, waiting to go to Zanzibar. The staff were very helpful, and serviceminded,the driver were waiting for us at the airport even though we were three hours late. Don't know to much about the area around the Hotel.
We stayed here for one night before leaving for Arusha to start Safari. The room was huge. It had a great restaurant on premises. We felt secure at the hotel. Staff was attentive and kind. Even made us "to go" breakfast for our bus ride.
Nice location. Large unit with bedroom, TV den room, large kitchen dining entrance area and deck area overlooking lower street. Enjoyed visit, walking around town and going to National Museum. Very clean, nice service.
jennifer
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
24 Jun 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little better than average
I stayed at the hotel for seven nights. The large room had a king size bed which was comfortable but I got annoyed that the bottom sheet was not fitted and kept coming loose during the night. There was a sitting room with TV, good sized kitchen, with newish refrigerator and microwave (but no dining table) and a balcony. The air conditioning worked well but the room always smelled mildewy. Overall the hotel could use some sprucing up (paint, plaster repair, newer furniture). The desk staff were helpful and the dining staff were friendly. The breakfast buffet has something for everyone but the food is just OK. I did appreciate the fresh fruit and fresh made omelets. When I checked out they charged me a $25 "city tax". I had not been told about this when I booked the hotel (on-line) and a colleague of mine (who stays in Dar every year) said there is no such thing. Except for this last thing, I pretty much got what I expected based on the reviews.
Came to country for friends wedding. Had a lovely time. Hotel was nice with great restaurant which catered to my needs as I was allergic to sunflower oil. So they changed and cooked mine in olive oil very kind of them
kate
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
6 May 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Simple and old
Old hotel in Indian area of the town. Staff member nice and helpful. But two negative points. Breakfast simple and our vater tank (hot)exploded when stayed in the room. ( i guess , old model and we found it dangerous)
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Jack
7 Jan 2015
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very central close to town center and ferry port
Good hotel, very central, close to main shopping area, banks, resturants and ferry port to Zanzibar. Large room with good facilities, staff very friendly overall. Documentation was poor, they had dificulty with our booking, at check out they made additional charges for city tax wtihout telling us, we did not get a full break down of charges with receipts, front desk administration needs to be improved, seems to be a lot of people in the office doing everything but looking after guests.