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Rainbow Hotel

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A modern lobby with black leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a chandelier. - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with a city view. - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A hotel with a blue glass facade and a sign indicating it is a hotel. - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A buffet with various food options including scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, and a dish labeled "Boiled Eggs". - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden coffee table. - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)
You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center at Rainbow Hotel. The on-site Indian cuisine restaurant, Mirch Masala, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a towel rack.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Apartment

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Executive Apartment

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with a city view.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam City Center, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam, is home to Rainbow Hotel. Atiman House and Askari Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Msasani Bay Beach. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
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1900/59 Morogoro Road, City Centre, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • St Joseph's Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Askari Monument
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kariakoo Market
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Le Grande Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Chef's Pride Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Levant
    7 min drive
  • Urban Jiko
    4 min drive
  • Muchachos Fast Food
    3 min drive

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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
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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
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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 Dar es Salaam City Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Le Grande Casino and St Joseph's Cathedral. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Atiman House are also within 10 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Rainbow Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

wears

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Needs a good clean down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Yanqing

Disliked: Amenities
Room is very old, the wire is exposed, bathroom's door could not open wide due to small size, no any soap there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Satomi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
カーテンがしっかり閉めれなくて、光が漏れ放しでした。洗面が狭く薄暗かった。シャワーはかなりぬるめで固定なのでゆっくり浴びれませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

GABRIEL NASSER

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
As fotos não mostram a realidade. O quarto é pequeno, com vista para o prédio visinho, que está a 2m da janela. O chuveiro está entupido. A limpeza deixa a desejar em todos os ambientes do hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vanda

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

Tanzania

Albergo centrale, comodo x prendere il Ferries. Personale gentile ci hanno anche dato la colazione prima dell' orario. Camera e bagno piccoli
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Pauline

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vétusté à souhait, salle de bain a la limite de l’insalubrité. Pas d’eau chaude. Petit déjeuné très basique et pas appétissant. Seul point positif : nous sommes arrivés à 8h le jour du check in et nous avons eu directement accès à notre chambre. Nous remercions l’hôtel pour ce geste.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laurine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Juste pour dormir c’est bien
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jumaa hamadi

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

10/10 Excellent

Christof

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

10/10 Excellent

Godelive

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

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tout s'est bien passé, hôtel situé en plein milieu de commerces et près du ferry. Nous avions prevenu que nous serion parties avant le petit déjeuner et à notre depart l'agent de sécurité nous donne un sac du petit déjeuner à emporter, c'était adorable :) Juste pas d'eau chaude !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Harald

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zentral gelegen Nähe Fährhafen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

LAURENT

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hôtel médiocre.

L'établissement n'offre pas une prestation convenable de la propreté. La salle de bain n'était pas propre. La vaisselle était repoussante et la qualité des repas et petits déjeuners n'était pas au rendez-vous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amanda L.

Dorm style rooms

I wanted to move to another hotel bc it is a dorm shared room hotel. Since no one was there with COVID, the owner accommodated me to my own room. It is basic and inexpensive for a night transit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do Yourself a Favor Do Not Stay at Rainbow Hotel

Our stay in the Executive 2 bedroom apartment at Rainbow hotel was absolutely TERRIBLE . It was filthy dirty with bad odor and dust all over the place. The fridge had mold and very smelly. The concierge attendant who accompanied us upstairs was in shock and quickly went to get a broom to sweep the floor and dust off the tables . The windows weren’t able to open for fresh air. There were no toilet paper. The bedsheets were dirty and smelly. There were stains all over the walls. It was really disappointing. The AC weren’t working the front desk lady had to come up with the remote to turn them on. Thank god We only stayed there for one night since we were in transit after a long road trip from Mombasa Kenya. I would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rainbow

Very very basic hotel, 2/5 star. Big room, clean sheets. Worn out washroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021