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Rainbow Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Reception hall
View from property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment | Living area | TV

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Apartment | Living area | TV

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1900/59 Morogoro Road, City Centre, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Forodhani - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪kt shop - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Hotel

Hotel located in Kisutu
At Rainbow Hotel, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. The on-site Indian cuisine restaurant, Mirch Masala, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a reception hall
  • Barbecue grills, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and free newspapers
Room features
All 75 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Swahili, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mirch Masala

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rainbow Hotel Dar es Salaam
Rainbow Dar es Salaam
Rainbow Hotel Hotel
Rainbow Hotel Dar es Salaam
Rainbow Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rainbow Hotel?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Rainbow Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rainbow Hotel located?

Located in Kisutu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Le Grande Casino, St Joseph's Cathedral, and Atiman House. Askari Monument and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Rainbow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 76 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a hotel with restaurants and the ferry to Zanzibar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near the Ferry Terminal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel, the staff is very friendly and helpful around the clock. Clean rooms and good service. Tasty breakfast and a good selection of fresh food in the restaurant. The location is excellent (downtown, close to bus stop, many shops and restaurants nearby) but still quiet enough at night. I stayed for two weeks and would definitely come again.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good experience.. staff was peasant and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Good view of the street below. Good place for airport transit overnight stay. I will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Abiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Safe & Convenient downtown location for travel to Arusha and Zanzibar. Within walking distance of amenities. Very kind and accommodating manager & staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

Safe and helpful

This is a safe, reliable and helpful place to stay close to the town centre. I always stay here. It’s good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Johan

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

Good basic hotel

Decent hotel as expected from Lonely Planets description. Friendly staff, rooms clean and basic. You have a fan and AC which is a plus. Hot water was quite reliable. Standard good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My body itches when I am in bed. No folds in the sheets = does that mean they haven't been changed for a long time? After the itching, I looked at the reviews and found many hygiene-related reviews. This is true, e.g. stains on towels. The location is great, close to the ferry terminal, but there is room for improvement in terms of hygiene. The building is old, but I understand that they are trying to improve it. Do they cut corners in areas that are not visible?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dur-E-Aden

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning in the main area of the hotel. Its more like a hostel than a hotel and that too of 1 star. Bed sheets were dirty n had hair in them. Floor was dusty, towels were brown from being worn out. The windows are not noise canceling so you hear all the noise from the street. There were huge cobwebs in most corners of the room. The tv is 17 inches and all the furniture is way too worn out to be even used. Stay as far away from this place as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

JOHN

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rainbow Hotel Dar es Salaam

The stay was characterised by a nice welcome at the reception. The room is clean but aircon, TV and water heater were not working. The room was extra hot and no bottle of water is offered, neither coffee/tea making utensils. What affected me most are the mosquitoes, I couldn't sleep. While the infrastructure is good, management is doing little to keep the standard. The breakfast is generally not good for a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Makoto

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristoffer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

alberta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jumaa hamadi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det en j
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Audun B Carstens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Driss

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jafar

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Poor - tap did not work- water flood in washroom-m

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Godelive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sans comment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023