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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
Executive Apartment | Living area | TV
Hallway
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1900/59 Morogoro Road, City Centre, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment | Living area | TV

Executive Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Apartment | Living area | TV

Executive Apartment

  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

  • 213 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Located in Kisutu, Rainbow Hotel is adjacent to Le Grande Casino and within a 10-minute stroll of St Joseph's Cathedral. This 3-star hotel has 75 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

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

  • ‪Chapan 56 Bhog - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Al Aaqib Barbeque & Fast Food - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zafarani - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A Tea Room - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Hotel

Hotel in Dar es Salaam with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Rainbow Hotel enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. There's free offsite parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 25.00 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a meeting room, free newspapers, and a terrace.
TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have free toiletries and slippers. Phones are also included.

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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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: noon—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at Rainbow Hotel?

Rainbow Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Rainbow Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Kisutu, just steps from Le Grande Casino, and within a 10-minute walk of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Atiman House. You'll also find Kariakoo Market and Nyumba ya Sanaa less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Rainbow Hotel have a casino?

No, Rainbow Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rainbow Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Rainbow Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Rainbow Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Rainbow Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rainbow Hotel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Mirch Masala.

Will Rainbow Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Rainbow Hotel.

Does Rainbow Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from Rainbow Hotel?

The closest major airport to Rainbow Hotel is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR), which is 6.5 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rainbow Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Rainbow Hotel.

Reviews

Rainbow Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Booneville

Business traveler
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

2/10 Terrible

alberta

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

2/10 Terrible

Dur-E-Aden, waterdown

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

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Lynchburg

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business 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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Hitendra

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Anna

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AWESOME PLACE TO STAY AT A BARGAIN PRICE I stayed here 5 different times in on my five-week holiday to Tanzania, each time in a different room. All of them were clean and well kept, the wi-fi worked great and the hot water was better than even the more expensive places I’ve stayed at. Located within easy walking distance to the Zanzibar Ferry, Kivukoni BRT Bus Terminal and three of the best restaurants for barbequed chicken in all of Tanzania. But the best thing about the Rainbow Hotel is the Service. The manager was great for information and when he didn’t have the answers, he would find out for me. He set up my Covid test then had one of his employee’s walk me to the three different places I needed to go to have the sample taken. Thank You Mahmedhasim I would not have been able to get it done before my flight without your help!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
they dont treat customer with dignity they are buller
Stayed 24 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

RJS, Boston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rainbow hotel was an excellent place to stay for affordability in the heart of the cbd. Easy walk to colonial sights; you'll need a taxi or uber to Masaki. Manager at front desk extremely capable and always available to help; friendly bell staff. Clean room, powerful AC, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to the ferry to Zanzibar. The rooms are nice, and is close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

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