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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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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
The current price is $52
includes taxes & fees
$43 per night
Mar 13 - Mar 14

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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
  • 108 sq ft
  • 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
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
  • 646 sq ft
  • 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
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
  • 108 sq ft
  • 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 75 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors
DONE

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
DONE

Transfers

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

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.

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

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

SUSAN, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jafar, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Poor - tap did not work- water flood in washroom-m
Olga, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

evelyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mohamed, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hitendra, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Rainbow
Very very basic hotel, 2/5 star. Big room, clean sheets. Worn out washroom.
Anna, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Bruce, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

they dont treat customer with dignity they are buller
24-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice place with helpful staff!
Joseph, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
RJS, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Trudy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s close to the ferry to Zanzibar. The rooms are nice, and is close to shops and restaurants.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was good to be at Rainbow Hotel
It was generally good, quite place in the evening and good breakfast and friendly personnel. We enjoyed staying at Rainbow Hotel.
Julius, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very nice hotel in convenient and safe central neighborhood (within walking distance to the Zanzibar ferry though the hotel also offers free van transfer to the pier). As a budget option for a private room, I would definitely stay again.
Dan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The property is old but kept clean. Breakfast could be better. The room was okay
3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Big room, clean sheets."
Reasons to Book
Luxury Linens & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM