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Located just 1640 feet from the Zanzibar ferry terminal, Rainbow Hotel is located in Dar es Salaam. It features a restaurant, 24-hour front desk and offers free WiFi. Individually decorated, the rooms comes with a satellite TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower. Some rooms have a seating area. The Mirch Masala Restaurant features Indian and Continental cuisine. It serves a buffet-style continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. The National Museum and House of Culture is a 5-minute drive and Palm Beach is 1.9 mi away. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 20 minutes’ away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Halal, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.6
Facilities
6.0
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.1
Value for money
6.5
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
7.9
Low score for Dar es Salaam

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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • MIRCH MASALA
    • Cuisine
      African • Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Rainbow Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Fireplace
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
    Additional charge

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Swahili
  • Urdu

House rules
Rainbow Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for 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 allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Rainbow Hotel

  • The prices at Rainbow Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Rainbow Hotel is 2,800 feet from the center of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Rainbow Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Triple
  • Guests staying at Rainbow Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • Buffet
  • Rainbow Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • MIRCH MASALA
  • Rainbow Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bowling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Check-in at Rainbow Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.