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Rainbow Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
A hotel with a blue glass facade and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden coffee table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with a city view.
A buffet with various food options including scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, and a dish labeled "Boiled Eggs".

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$68
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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1900/59 Morogoro Road, City Centre, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, St Joseph's Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kariakoo Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Executive Apartment

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with a city view.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dar es Salaam

Rainbow Hotel places you steps from Le Grande Casino and within a short 5-minute stroll of St Joseph's Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Mirch Masala, serves Indian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Dar es Salaam City Center hotel include Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Atiman House.

What's nearby

  • St Joseph's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Askari Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Grande Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪AlBasha Lebanese Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A Tea Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Rainbow Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Rainbow Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
3.0 out of 5, 59 reviews
The price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 15 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Rainbow Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Rainbow Hotel?

Rainbow Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow Hotel?

As of 2 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Hotel on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$68, 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.

Is parking available at Rainbow Hotel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Rainbow Hotel?

The closest beach to Rainbow Hotel is Coco Beach (6 km).

What makes Rainbow Hotel a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rainbow Hotel.

Does Rainbow Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rainbow Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rainbow Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Rainbow Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Indian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rainbow Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rainbow Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Rainbow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 83 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel, the staff is very friendly and helpful around the clock. Clean rooms and good service. Tasty breakfast and a good selection of fresh food in the restaurant. The location is excellent (downtown, close to bus stop, many shops and restaurants nearby) but still quiet enough at night. I stayed for two weeks and would definitely come again.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

wears

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Needs a good clean down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johan

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dur-E-Aden

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Satomi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
カーテンがしっかり閉めれなくて、光が漏れ放しでした。洗面が狭く薄暗かった。シャワーはかなりぬるめで固定なのでゆっくり浴びれませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

GABRIEL NASSER

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
As fotos não mostram a realidade. O quarto é pequeno, com vista para o prédio visinho, que está a 2m da janela. O chuveiro está entupido. A limpeza deixa a desejar em todos os ambientes do hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vanda

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

Tanzania

Albergo centrale, comodo x prendere il Ferries. Personale gentile ci hanno anche dato la colazione prima dell' orario. Camera e bagno piccoli
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Pauline

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vétusté à souhait, salle de bain a la limite de l’insalubrité. Pas d’eau chaude. Petit déjeuné très basique et pas appétissant. Seul point positif : nous sommes arrivés à 8h le jour du check in et nous avons eu directement accès à notre chambre. Nous remercions l’hôtel pour ce geste.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laurine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Juste pour dormir c’est bien
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jumaa hamadi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det en j
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near the Ferry Terminal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Godelive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sans comment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Harald

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zentral gelegen Nähe Fährhafen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

LAURENT

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anna

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
Verified review

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