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HOTEL ROLAX

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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TWIGA & SWAHILI, 52, Dar es Salaam, DAR ES SALAAM
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Uhuru Monument
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nyumba ya Sanaa
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

HOTEL ROLAX places you within a 10-minute stroll of Vijana Mall and Kariakoo Market. This 52-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Uhuru Monument - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Askari Monument - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blue room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Hotel - ‬12 min walk

About this property

HOTEL ROLAX

HOTEL ROLAX features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour business center. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have slippers, bathrobes, and bidets. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and free newspapers are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

HOTEL ROLAX Hotel
HOTEL ROLAX DAR ES SALAAM
HOTEL ROLAX Hotel DAR ES SALAAM

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near HOTEL ROLAX?

This hotel in Dar es Salaam is within a 10-minute walk of Kariakoo Market and Vijana Mall. You'll also find Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Port of Dar es Salaam within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at HOTEL ROLAX?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL ROLAX on Jul 27, 2026 start from $47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at HOTEL ROLAX?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does HOTEL ROLAX have a casino?

No, HOTEL ROLAX doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at HOTEL ROLAX?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at HOTEL ROLAX?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like bathrobes and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Does HOTEL ROLAX have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does HOTEL ROLAX have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, HOTEL ROLAX serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will HOTEL ROLAX allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at HOTEL ROLAX.

Does HOTEL ROLAX have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from HOTEL ROLAX?

The closest major airport to HOTEL ROLAX is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR), which is 6.7 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at HOTEL ROLAX?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at HOTEL ROLAX that offer a balcony.

HOTEL ROLAX Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 9 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and the staff was greatly helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was quite perfect. The people there were really nice and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable furnished and the mattress was great to sleep! Oh and the breakfast was really good with a lot of choices. I sure will come back again to Rolx Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

sandeep

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was even decent. Will never suggest for anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Viji

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of bad hotel, and management. They didnt honor expedia booking waited two hours to sort out the issue and they didnt issue the room we booked in expedia, after we got the room it is full noise from outside.couldnt sleep at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Prabakar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
After. We reached hotel, management said they doesn't accept expedia booking took couple of hours to provide our room calling back and fourth with management and didn't provide a room what we booked for three people and they provide executive room nothing working properly plus thw woest thing whole night noise we couldn't sleep not for minute. There is nothing positive. I request expedia to refund the payment. I won't recommend to anyone and resturent in the hotel over priced and took almost 1hour 30 minutes get our food which is not even good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seung

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uthman

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025