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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
Hallway
Executive Apartment | Living area | TV
Lobby sitting area
Located near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Rainbow Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with its rooftop terrace and Mirch Masala restaurant serving Indian cuisine. Unwind in the comfort of your room with free in-room WiFi or explore the surrounding area after enjoying concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Apartment | Living area | TV

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Desk
  • 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

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 luggage storage
  • Concierge services, barbecue grills, and a reception hall
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
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

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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