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Johari Rotana

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
2 restaurants, dinner served, American cuisine
City view from property
Executive lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 14909
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kariakoo Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite Room - City View / Sea View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite Room - City View / Sea View

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - Sea View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - Sea View

  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for City View Room - King Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City View Room - King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Spacious Sea View or City View Room With Lounge Access - Twin Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Spacious Sea View or City View Room With Lounge Access - Twin Bed

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sea View Royal Suite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Royal Suite

  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sea View or City View One Bedroom Apartment

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Sea View or City View One Bedroom Apartment

  • 87 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for City View Room - Twin Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

City View Room - Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sea View Room - Twin bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Room - Twin bed

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sea View Room - King bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Sea View Room - King bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Spacious One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Spacious One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Spacious Sea View or City View Room With Lounge Access - King Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Spacious Sea View or City View Room With Lounge Access - King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ambassador Suite - Sea View / City View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Ambassador Suite - Sea View / City View

  • 105 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sea View or City View Studio Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Sea View or City View Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - City View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - City View

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

With a stay at Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam (Kivukoni), you'll be steps from Le Grande Casino and 3 minutes by foot from St Joseph's Cathedral. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Atiman House and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Azania Front Lutheran Church.

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Palm - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Forodhani - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Johari Rotana

Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Johari Rotana offers 253 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 253 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite at Kibo Lobby Lounge, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast.
Kibo Lobby Lounge - Onsite café.
Noble House - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Hamilton Gastro Pub - This gastropub specializes in American cuisine and is located by the pool. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hamilton Gastro Pub
  • Kibo Lobby Lounge
  • Noble House

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift (147 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 28 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Johari Rotana Hotel
Johari Rotana Dar Es Salaam
Johari Rotana Hotel Dar Es Salaam

Reviews

Johari Rotana Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professionalism of staff from check-in, to housekeeping, room service and security guards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayant

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somtochukwu Emmanuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The services was amazing, Emmanuel was a really good receptionist and attended to all our needs. I exceptionally loved the gym and sauna too. Dining experience was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Swami, Zanzibar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogers

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked ocean view suite but got city view so was a bit disappointed. And i was there while they hosted a number of VIPs so there was a lot of police, military and so on. And guests were being cautioned on not wearing very revealing clothes. I guess it wasnt the establishment's choice but yeah it was quite frustrating. The staff were amazing. Food, not so much
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shady

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in, rooms are very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amaka Iwasam

Terrible and unfriendly place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A glitch in Expedia’s system inadvertently caused me to double book . The hotel and Expedia where aware of this well in advance yet refused to cancel the booking and stole my money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hyari and the fitness managers were great. The food was excellent as well as all of the food management staff. The pool and scenery was excellent. Only problem was that there was a glitch in expedia booking causing me to double book. Even though the hotel was informed in advance and contacted my Expedia to change this they refused to refund. That is dirty and the truly don't need the money that bad to do something like that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant staff are poor for a five star property. No greeting upon arrival. Don’t show where one can sit. Acute shortage of waiters…. I had to inform staff that certain items ran out. Overall service was very poor 5/10. Great improvements needed. Didn’t see any restaurant manager or supervisor
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale E

Travelled with partner
The hospitality staff were great. Loved the 8th floor outdoor lounge / restaurant area. Very nice fitness center with good equipment.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohameden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BASRI MERT

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

Excellent and unique!

Amazing room, excellent restaurants, spa, great location, professional and friendly hotel staff, beautiful city. Rotana is the right choice since it’s the best 5 star hotel in Dar es Salam.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Has

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
was amazing we enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mahdi

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fouad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter, covington

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent Vanesa the manager and her staff is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024