Johari Rotana

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam with 4 restaurants and spa

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When visiting Dar es Salaam, Johari Rotana is a great choice to consider. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa, and ZAFARANI ALL DAY DINING, one of 4 restaurants, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$149 nightly
The current price is $177 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

Suite Room - City View / Sea View

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

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the sea.

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - Sea View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the sea.

Spacious One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - City View

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a small table, and a lamp.

Ambassador Suite - Sea View / City View

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

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A modern bathroom with dark marble walls, a large mirror, a bathtub, and a vanity with a sink and towel rack.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Sea View or City View One Bedroom Apartment

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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 wired internet

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a dining table with apples.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Sea View Royal Suite

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

View all photos for Sea View Room - King bed

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a tray with toiletries, and a mirror reflecting the room.

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 wired internet

View all photos for Sea View Room - Twin bed

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Sea View Room - Twin bed

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

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About the neighborhood

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Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 14909

What's nearby

  • St Joseph's Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Askari Monument - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Grande Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hamilton’s Gastropub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪AlBasha Lebanese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Johari Rotana

  • When visiting Dar es Salaam, Johari Rotana is a great choice to consider. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa, and ZAFARANI ALL DAY DINING, one of 4 restaurants, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 253 rooms
    • Arranged over 28 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

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

Children

    • Up to 5 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Johari Rotana Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a wide range of choices and was described as the best ever. (6 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a wide range of choices, excellent food, and attentive service. (8 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and a highlight of the property. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, great breakfast and easy access to ferry
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff went above and beyond in helpfulness even volunteering to arrange for a doctor to do a house call to my hotel room. Beautiful facility. Best hotel in Dar
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6/10 Good

Not enough items in the room . If you need a tooth kit & shaving kit, you need to call & ask. this a 5 star holte every thing should be available. The TV was not working properly. Break fast was good The staff in receiption & breakfast area were very polite & helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay in, rooms are very cozy
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and great stay
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8/10 Very good

Good location
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time in Dar, Hotel location is perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Beautiful room and bathroom, great pool.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and very nice hotel would stay again without a doubt
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10/10 Exceptional

Classy yotel, professional employees and beautiful rooms....love it
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

All staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are very spacious and well-designed, and service was outstanding.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff and service
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10/10 Exceptional

Professionalism of staff from check-in, to housekeeping, room service and security guards.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is excellent Vanesa the manager and her staff is outstanding.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hospitality staff were great. Loved the 8th floor outdoor lounge / restaurant area. Very nice fitness center with good equipment.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the art in the hotel, well appointed throughout. We really enjoyed our stay. Upgrade for the view. Pool and wellness spa were clean. Can’t wait to stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service

Very good hotel, close to town was visting family. Excellent service
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10/10 Exceptional

The outdoor restaurant was very nice. Best breakfast ever. Crazy amount of food choices
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was fantastic. Great service, great gym. The city itself was not so much our thing. Not much todo.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent services
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10/10 Exceptional

The services was amazing, Emmanuel was a really good receptionist and attended to all our needs. I exceptionally loved the gym and sauna too. Dining experience was fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and unique!

Amazing room, excellent restaurants, spa, great location, professional and friendly hotel staff, beautiful city. Rotana is the right choice since it’s the best 5 star hotel in Dar es Salam.
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10/10 Exceptional

Although only a one night stay we were very impressed with the Johari Rotana and in particular their staff service. Nothing was too difficult and the staff were cheerful and willing to go above and beyond for customer satisfaction.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was immaculate. Staff was as well.