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Johari Rotana

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Escape to Johari Rotana, where ocean views and American cuisine blend seamlessly with the tropical charm of Kivukoni. Unwind at the spa or take a dip in the outdoor pool. Enjoy kids' meals, light fare, and arcade games for endless fun.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Terrace
The current price is £148
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
This hotel features business-ready rooms with workstations and indulgent amenities. Guests enjoy spa services, massages, and 24-hour room service.
Dining options for all
Culinary adventures await at this hotel's 2 restaurants, cafe, and bar. A buffet breakfast starts the day with delicious fuel.
Renewing spa escape
A full-service spa featuring couples treatment rooms offers daily massages at this hotel. The 24-hour gym and sauna create the ultimate wellness getaway.

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the hallway.

Spacious Room (premium Suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a city view through floor-to-ceiling windows, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

Deluxe Room – King Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a plate of food, a lamp, and a large window.

City View Room - King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About the area

Map
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
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Grande Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • Levant
  • Urban Jiko
  • Muchachos Fast Food

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 travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 253 rooms
    • Arranged over 28 floors
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool

Working away

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (8783 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 147
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Office
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps) and free wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Uses some LED lighting

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

ZAFARANI ALL DAY DINING – This restaurant specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Noble House – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
Kibo Lobby Lounge – This café specialises in African cuisine and only serves light fare. Open daily.
Hamilton Gastro Pub – This gastropub specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Johari Rotana offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Johari Rotana does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Johari Rotana?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Johari Rotana?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Johari Rotana?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Johari Rotana?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Johari Rotana?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon.

Is there an on-site casino at Johari Rotana?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (3-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Johari Rotana and nearby?

Johari Rotana has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a 24-hour health club and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Johari Rotana?

Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring African cuisine.

What's the area around Johari Rotana like?

Johari Rotana is in Kivukoni, a short 5-minute walk from Dar Es Salaam Central Station and 3 minutes' walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

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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

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Reviews

Verified review

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
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, great breakfast and easy access to ferry
Rasmus, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay in, rooms are very cozy
Shady, 2-night trip
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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.
Joel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location
Abdulhameed, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and great stay
Gisele, 4-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time in Dar, Hotel location is perfect
Swami, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Beautiful room and bathroom, great pool.
Diane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and very nice hotel would stay again without a doubt
Andy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Classy yotel, professional employees and beautiful rooms....love it
Grace, 1-night trip
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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.
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Professionalism of staff from check-in, to housekeeping, room service and security guards.
Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff and service
veronica, 1-night trip
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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.
Bernadette, 2-night trip
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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.
Dale E, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is excellent Vanesa the manager and her staff is outstanding.
Walter, 1-night trip
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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!
Brandi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The outdoor restaurant was very nice. Best breakfast ever. Crazy amount of food choices
J, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service

Very good hotel, close to town was visting family. Excellent service
4-night trip
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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.
Somtochukwu Emmanuel, 2-night trip
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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.
BASRI MERT, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent services
Chetan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We were very happy with our staying at the hotel. Our room was clean with a lovely wiew. Emanuel in the reception made our visit as pleasent as it could be. He was very helpful and polite.
Pamela, 3-night trip
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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.
Margaret Janette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was immaculate. Staff was as well.
Steve, 1-night trip