Johari Rotana

Hotels
Rotana
9 (58 reviews)
Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 14909 , Dar es Salaam , TZ

Facilities

Full-service spa
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Sauna
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Wonderful hotel ambiance
Cons:
Unprofessional front office staff

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
The front office staff were unprofessional and made the check-in and check-out process unnecessarily difficult for me.
Service
9.55
Hotel was fantastic. Great service, great gym.
Location
9.09
Good location.
Room Quality
9.04
Hotel is wonderful.
Amenities
9.07
Saturday barbecue buffet was great as was breakfast.
Value for Money
9.03
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Saturday barbecue buffet was great as was breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.05
We had a great time in Dar.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:45

Property Description

Welcome to Johari Rotana, your oasis of luxury in the heart of Dar es Salaam.

Indulgent Spa Experience
Unwind at our full-service spa, where expert therapists deliver rejuvenating massages designed to melt away your stress and leave you refreshed.

Outstanding Amenities
Take a dip in the stunning outdoor pool, challenge yourself in the 24-hour fitness center, or enjoy the steam in our sauna. With complimentary Wi-Fi, dry cleaning, and luggage storage, our services are crafted for your convenience.

Culinary Delights
Savor diverse dining options at our two restaurants, including the elegant Kibo Lobby Lounge. Order room service anytime or grab a snack at our café, wrapping up your evening with a drink at the bar.

Experience luxury and comfort at Johari Rotana. Book your stay now for an unforgettable escape!

Important information:

  • Up to 5 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DAR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Health & Safety

    Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
R
Raid
2
Pros:

The front office staff were unprofessional and made the check-in and check-out process unnecessarily difficult for me.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Marcy partner
10
Pros:

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!

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
S
Swami
10
Pros:

We had a great time in Dar

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
A
Abdulhameed
8
Pros:

Good location

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
B
Bernadette
8
Pros:

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

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
K
Kimberly
10
Pros:

Mom said break

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
C
Catherine
10
Pros:

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

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
L
Lucia partner
10
Pros:

Great

2025-05-05 via Nuitee
S
Somtochukwu Emmanuel family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-03-12 via Nuitee
R
Rogers
10
Pros:

I booked ocean view suite but got city view so was a bit disappointed. And i was there while they hosted a number of VIPs so there was a lot of police, military and so on. And guests were being cautioned on not wearing very revealing clothes. I guess it wasnt the establishment's choice but yeah it was quite frustrating. The staff were amazing. Food, not so much

2025-02-14 via Nuitee
S
Shady
10
Pros:

Nice place to stay in, rooms are very cozy

2025-02-10 via Nuitee
A
Amaka Iwasam
2
Pros:

Terrible and unfriendly place

2025-01-26 via Nuitee
W
Wema
10
Pros:

we enjoyed the stay

2025-01-10 via Nuitee
L
Louis
2
Pros:

A glitch in Expedia’s system inadvertently caused me to double book . The hotel and Expedia where aware of this well in advance yet refused to cancel the booking and stole my money

2024-12-31 via Nuitee
L
Louis
10
Pros:

Hyari and the fitness managers were great. The food was excellent as well as all of the food management staff. The pool and scenery was excellent. Only problem was that there was a glitch in expedia booking causing me to double book. Even though the hotel was informed in advance and contacted my Expedia to change this they refused to refund. That is dirty and the truly don't need the money that bad to do something like that.

2024-12-30 via Nuitee
J
Jay family
8
Pros:

Restaurant staff are poor for a five star property. No greeting upon arrival. Don’t show where one can sit. Acute shortage of waiters….
I had to inform staff that certain items ran out. Overall service was very poor 5/10.
Great improvements needed. Didn’t see any restaurant manager or supervisor

2024-12-13 via Nuitee
D
Dale E partner
10
Pros:

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

2024-12-08 via Nuitee
M
Mohameden
10
Pros:

Amazing

2024-12-04 via Nuitee
B
BASRI MERT
10
Excellent and unique!
Pros:

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.

2024-11-25 via Nuitee
H
Has
10
Pros:

was amazing we enjoyed

2024-11-22 via Nuitee