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Johari Rotana

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $197
$164 nightly
$197 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28

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Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 14909
  • Place, Atiman House
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Askari Monument
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Spacious Room (premium Suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room – King Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

City View Room - King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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City view from property

City View Room - King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Room - City View / Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beach/ocean view

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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City view from property

Spacious Sea View or City View Room With Lounge Access - King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beach/ocean view

Spacious One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access

  • City view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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City view

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - City View

  • City view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Ambassador Suite - Sea View / City View

  • Sea view
  • 1130 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries

Sea View or City View Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View or City View One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sea view
  • 936 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

City View Room - Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Spacious Sea View or City View Room With Lounge Access - Twin Bed

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View Royal Suite

  • Sea view
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View Room - King bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View Room - Twin bed

  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

A stay at Johari Rotana places you in the heart of Dar es Salaam, steps from St Joseph's Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Le Grande Casino and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Atiman House.

What's nearby

  • Atiman House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Askari Monument - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Grande Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TSAVORITE Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Johari Rotana

Johari Rotana offers 253 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 253 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy African cuisine at ZAFARANI ALL DAY DINING, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Dar es Salaam? This hotel has 8783 square feet (816 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 9 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast.
ZAFARANI ALL DAY DINING - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Noble House - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Kibo Lobby Lounge - This café specializes in African cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Hamilton Gastro Pub - This gastropub specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 8,783 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (58 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 28 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Johari Rotana Hotel
Johari Rotana Dar Es Salaam
Johari Rotana Hotel Dar Es Salaam

Johari Rotana Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room, great breakfast and easy access to ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great! We arrived early in the morning and were able to use the pool free of charge while waiting for the rooms and we were also upgraded to large suits. Very friendly throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luciana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only had problems with the mattress, which is too hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in, rooms are very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time in Dar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abdulhameed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anmabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time in Dar, Hotel location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdulkadir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place a home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Great stay!

Beautiful room and bathroom, great pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Has

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
was amazing we enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

castro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very nice hotel would stay again without a doubt
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is wonderful. The walk from the ferry across the street was a crowded pushy jumble. Was relieved to enter the beautiful, quiet hotel. Saturday barbecue buffet was great as was breakfast. A big step up from our Serengheti tent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy yotel, professional employees and beautiful rooms....love it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professionalism of staff from check-in, to housekeeping, room service and security guards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was fantastic. Great service, great gym. The city itself was not so much our thing. Not much todo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are very spacious and well-designed, and service was outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Afra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale E

The hospitality staff were great. Loved the 8th floor outdoor lounge / restaurant area. Very nice fitness center with good equipment.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent Vanesa the manager and her staff is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024