Boasting a restaurant, bar and views of pool, Johari Rotana is located in Dar es Salaam, 656 feet from Zanzibar ferry. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a kids' club. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a river view. Guest rooms have a wardrobe. Guests at Johari Rotana can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. The accommodations offers 5-star accommodations with a sauna and sun terrace. Guests can rent a car to explore the area, use the business center, or read the newspapers available on site. Kariakoo Market is 1.3 mi from Johari Rotana, while Tanzania National Stadium is 4.3 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Rotana Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Rotana Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Dar es Salaam
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • This
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Everything was excellent I love it and definitely I will go back again
  • Eric
    Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Nice 5 stars room and hotel amenities, loved the cigar lounge and 8th floor terrace
  • Faisal
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The staff are nice and friendly, Specially Edina at the reception desk
  • Mohamed
    Tanzania Tanzania
    So close to downtown morever is walking distance to the ferry boat from Zanzibar
  • Emad
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    everything was okay, from the time we checked it until the time we checked out, pleasant staff, good food and very nice rooms
  • Stebbytugara
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Super clean, very quiet and spacious rooms. Amazing breakfast with attentive staff.
  • R
    Rotafina
    Mozambique Mozambique
    Very well organized with friendly staff and very clean environment!
  • Humood
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Very well managed hotel in a prime location and wonderful attentive staff.
  • Lilian
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean. Friendly, professional staff. Comfortable rooms. Rooftop with a view.
  • Ahlam
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Every thing was good, all the restaurants even the rooms dining very good All the reception and security was very good and respectful Thank for all Rotana staff to make me happy

Hotel area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • ZAFARANI ALL DAY DINING
    • Cuisine
      African • Indian • Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Kibo Lobby Lounge
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
  • Hamilton Gastro Pub
    • Cuisine
      American • British
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
  • Noble House
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Johari Rotana
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 4 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Johari Rotana takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Johari Rotana of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Johari Rotana

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Johari Rotana is 0.6 miles from the center of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Johari Rotana is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

  • Johari Rotana offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Game room
    • Neck massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Hand massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Couples' massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness
    • Back massage
    • Foot massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Head massage
  • Guests staying at Johari Rotana can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Yes, Johari Rotana is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Johari Rotana include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Studio
    • Apartment
    • Twin
  • The prices at Johari Rotana may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Johari Rotana has 4 restaurants:

    • Hamilton Gastro Pub
    • ZAFARANI ALL DAY DINING
    • Noble House
    • Kibo Lobby Lounge