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Rainbow Hotel

3.0 star property
Explore local flavors at the on-site restaurant then unwind on the rooftop. Let expert staff help plan your day.

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
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

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
The current price is $50
$58 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment | Living area | TV

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Apartment | Living area | TV

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 - 8 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 12 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 17 min walk
  • Kariakoo Market - 18 min walk
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 9 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Forodhani - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪kt shop - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Hotel

Rainbow Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Mirch Masala, which serves Indian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Swahili, Urdu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 75 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (7 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking within 50 ft
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Mirch Masala - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Does Rainbow Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rainbow Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rainbow Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Rainbow Hotel?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25.00 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rainbow Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Rainbow Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (1-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, Mirch Masala offers Indian cuisine.

What's the area around Rainbow Hotel like?

Rainbow Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Dar Es Salaam Central Station and 8 minutes' walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

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Rainbow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel near the Ferry Terminal
Christof, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for a hotel with restaurants and the ferry to Zanzibar.
Bradley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Safe & Convenient downtown location for travel to Arusha and Zanzibar. Within walking distance of amenities. Very kind and accommodating manager & staff.
Abiola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Johan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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?
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Dur-E-Aden, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
JOHN, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Kristoffer, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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Jumaa hamadi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Audun B Carstens, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

SUSAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Driss, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jafar, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Poor - tap did not work- water flood in washroom-m
Olga, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sans comment
Godelive, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

evelyn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mohamed, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 !!
Alicia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hitendra, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

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Harald, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
LAURENT, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Amanda L., 1-night trip