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Johari Rotana

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 14909
  • Place, Askari Monument
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nyumba ya Sanaa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪17 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 Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room – King Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

City View Room - King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City view from property

City View Room - King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite Room - City View / Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Beach/ocean view

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Beach/ocean view

Spacious One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access

  • City view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City view

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - City View

  • City view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Ambassador Suite - Sea View / City View

  • Sea view
  • 105 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead

Sea View or City View Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Sea View or City View One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sea view
  • 87 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

Sea View Royal Suite

  • Sea view
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Sea View Room - Twin bed

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Johari Rotana

4 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour health club, a bar/lounge, and 2 coffee shops/cafes are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Johari Rotana. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St Joseph's Cathedral. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 4 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy African cuisine while dining at ZAFARANI ALL DAY DINING
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a sauna
  • Steps from St Joseph's Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Johari Rotana offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. There are 4 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 8783 square feet (816 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Johari Rotana. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
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 transport

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

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 cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

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
  • Lift (147 centimetre 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Johari Rotana offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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 traveller

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