Rainbow Hotel, Dar es Salaam ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Plot No:1900/59 Morogoro Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

Shower

Fireplace

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

Shower

Fireplace

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

4 persons

60 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

Shower

Fireplace

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Getting around

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City Centre

Dar es Salaam400 m

Airports

Julius Nyerere (DAR) 11.8 km

Train

Central Railway Station500 m

Tazara Railway Station 5.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The twin bed room we stayed in was impressively spacious, providing ample room to relax and unwind during our visit.” view full review

Delicious Meals

“The hotel's restaurant offered a variety of good and affordable meals, making dining both enjoyable and convenient for us.” view full review

Excellent Transfers

“Our airport transfer arranged by the hotel was punctual and in a new car, making our late-night arrival smooth and stress-free.” view full review

Hot Showers

“The bathroom had a good and hot shower, providing a refreshing and comfortable experience after a long day of exploring.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Bowling
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Grocery shopping service

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Terrace
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Plot No:1900/59 Morogoro Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Map view

Plot No:1900/59 Morogoro Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

City landmarks

Shaaban Robert Street

National Museum of Tanzania

1.2 km

Church

Azania Front Lutheran Church

690 m

Dar es Salaam

Nyumba ya Sanaa

750 m

Garden Avenue 6°48'50s 39°17'22e

PPF Tower

690 m

Indira Gandhi St

Khoja Shia Ithnasheri Mosque مسجد

690 m

Garden

Botanical Gardens

1.4 km

Aggrey St

Masjid Qiblatein مسجد

980 m

Casino

Princess Casino

920 m

Upanga West

Masjid Maamur Mosque

720 m

Sokoine Drive Old Boma Building

The Dar es Salaam Centre for Architectural Heritage

1.1 km

Sokoine Drive Near Zanzibar Ferry

PSPF Commercial Twin Towers

1.1 km

Mall

Aura Mall

1.1 km

Site of Diamond Jubilee

Upanga Jamatkhana

1.8 km

Mafia Street along Mafia street near Livingsotne Street and Mafia Street Junction

Manyema Mosque

1.2 km

Nyamwezi Street Corner Amani Street

Makonde Mosque

1.4 km

Pramukh Swami street

Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha temple

2.5 km

Mosque

Maamur Mosque

3.2 km

Casino

Las Vegas Casino

2.8 km

Nearby

Church

St. Joseph's Cathedral

430 m

Samora Avenue and Maktaba Street

Askari Monument

510 m

Dar es Salaam

Clock Tower

390 m

Mosque Street

Darkhana Jamat Khana

270 m

Casino

Le Grande Casino

110 m

Uhuru St

Uhuru Monument

590 m

Sokoine Dr

Old Boma, Dar es Salaam

200 m

Indira Gandhi St and Morogoro Rd

Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat

180 m

Dar es Salaam

Darch

200 m

Sewa Street

Ngazija Mosque

280 m

Casino

New Africa Casino

530 m

Restaurants

Bimbis at The Badminton Institute

140 m

Zanaki Street Kisutu

Tasty Bites

140 m

Zanaki Street

Nima's

140 m

Zanaki Street Zanaki St.

Mamboz Restaurant

700 m

Corner Morogoro Rd & Libya ST

Ten to Ten

610 m

Jamhuri Street & Morogoro Road

Chef's Pride

660 m

Chagga St. Mchafukoge

Desi Taste Restaurant

450 m

Jamhuri Street Opposite DTV Roundabout

K Tea Shop

660 m

Chagga Street

Lazeez Fast Food

710 m

Morogoro Road

Akberali Tea Room

670 m

Jamhuri Street Near Summy's Restaurant

Pitstop Don't drive on an empty stomach

690 m

Pramukh Swami Street Kisutu St. Opposite DIA Girls Secondary School

Chili and Lime

730 m

Kisutu Street Garden Flats

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

7.3

Location

9.0

Service

8.0

Dining

7.0

Trevor

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the Zanzibar ferry departure point and offers helpful and friendly staff. Rooms are very basic with old furniture, and the dining experience needs improvement. The accessibility to the ferry terminal is excellent, making it a practical choice for those traveling to Zanzibar.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms look very old with outdated furniture.

Service

9.0

The staff is very helpful and arranged a taxi for us at 1 am.

Location

8.0

The hotel is great for those needing to catch the Zanzibar ferry next day.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience is rather good overall.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities are available but could use some attention.

Margaret

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.6/10

My stay at Rainbow Hotel was fantastic! The rooms were nice and comfortable; the only issue was with the internet that didn't work smoothly. However, everything else was amazing, including the meals. I can't wait to return and thank the hotel for a great experience with friendly and well-equipped staff. The size of the room was impressive, almost like a full apartment, with a good shower and bathroom. Excellent value overall!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very big, like a full apartment, with a good size, and a good shower & bathroom.

Service

8.0

The staff were super friendly and helpful. The only hiccup was them being busy chatting on the stairs, but the manager personally apologized for any inconvenience.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was excellent, within walking distance to the Zanzibar ferry terminal, making it very convenient for travel.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was nice, especially for on-the-go movements in town. However, some improvements could be made to the variety of dishes available.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were great, with plenty of local products available. It offered all the necessary services for a comfortable stay.

Lawrence

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at Rainbow Hotel. The rooms were quiet on the seventh floor, offering a nice separation from other facades. The basic room was comfortable, and the presence of air conditioning was much appreciated, especially given the high humidity. While the internet had some issues, the overall experience was amazing, with great meals throughout the day. I can't wait to return and extend my compliments to the helpful and courteous staff.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were basic but comfortable, and the air conditioning was a plus in such humid conditions.

Service

7.0

The staff at Rainbow Hotel were incredibly helpful, attending to all my needs. However, there were some minor issues like leaks and staff being distracted, leading to delays.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was convenient, particularly for accessing downtown and catching a ferry to Zanzibar. Despite the high costs in Tanzania, the proximity to key transportation hubs was a bonus.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience varied from basic and disappointing to sublime, depending on the meal. The heavy meals were enjoyable, but some items were lacking or not replenished promptly.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities at Rainbow Hotel catered to essential needs and were satisfactory overall.