Rainbow Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (717 reviews)
Plot No:1900/59 Morogoro Road , Dar es Salaam , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality below expectations

Categories

Cleanliness
6.06
Multiple mentions of dirty rooms and insects indicate a significant cleanliness issue.
Service
8.53
Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.57
Many reviews highlighted a convenient location for exploring and accessing transportation.
Room Quality
6.02
Comments on outdated, small, and uncomfortable rooms reflect a need for improvement.
Amenities
7.55
Some amenities were satisfactory, but complaints about missing basic items were noted.
Value for Money
7.01
Some felt the price did not match the quality provided, especially regarding room conditions.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Breakfast received positive remarks, though some noted a lack of variety.
Overall Experience
7.93
Experiences varied widely; some found it agreeable while others faced significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 23:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Rainbow Hotel, just 500 metres from the Zanzibar ferry terminal, is your ideal choice in Dar es Salaam. Close to key attractions and transportation hubs, your stay will be both comfortable and convenient.

Delightful Dining Experience
The Mirch Masala Restaurant offers a fusion of Indian and Continental cuisine, ensuring a delectable dining experience throughout your stay. From buffet-style breakfast to lunch and dinner options, your taste buds are in for a treat.

Comfortable Accommodation
Individually decorated rooms equipped with modern amenities like satellite TV and air conditioning guarantee a comfortable stay. The 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and proximity to the airport make Rainbow Hotel the perfect choice for your next visit to Dar es Salaam.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DAR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 717 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.06
Service: 8.53
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 6.02
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 7.01
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Rottjers • solo_traveller • tz
7
Was good
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Noise

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Rita • couple • de
7
Gutes Preis-, Leistungsverhältnis
Pros:

Das Personal war supernett. Für 1-2 Nächte ist das Hotel absolut in Ordnung. Super Nähe zur Fähre nach Sansibar. Frühstück war gut.

Cons:

Nach Benutzung der Dusche lief das Wasser durchs Bad (Zimmer 801). Ansonsten nichts zu beanstanden.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Pablo • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Krzysztof • couple • tz
8
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • eg
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Youcef • solo_traveller • dz
1
The official made me pay more and confirmed that he does not deal with the euro and insulted me too
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The official made me pay more and confirmed that he does not deal with the euro and insulted me too

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Youcef • couple • dz
1
The official made me pay more and confirmed that he does not deal with the euro and insulted me too
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The official made me pay more and confirmed that he does not deal with the euro and insulted me too

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Sara • extended_group • it
8
Come da descrizione
Pros:

Noi eravamo in una tripla al 9 piano con una bellissima visuale della città. Ampia stanza, colazione inclusa e variegata. A due passi dal porto, comodo per chi deve prendere il traghetto per Zanzibar

Cons:

Il bagno non un granché

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Malin • family_with_children • se
6
Cons:

The beds were very hard

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • tz
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Shirin • family_with_children • gb
7
Nice
Pros:

Breakfast was same thing every day which we did not enjoy but the location of the hotel is perfect!

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • mw
5
Cons:

Cockroaches in the room

Smell in the room

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Debrah • extended_group • ug
5
It was not what we expected not a bottle of water in room
Pros:

It being near the ferry terminal

Cons:

We checked in and the room was not clean.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • at
3
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalo • couple • uy
8
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Soner • couple • tr
6
Orta halli uyumak için sadece
Pros:

Şehir merkezinde çalışanlar güzel

Cons:

Kahvaltı berbat şampuan duş jeli yok

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Suleimaan • couple • tz
7
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Sascha • couple • de
10
Top Hotel in guter Lage
Cons:

Die Matratze war fast steinhart, konnten aber das Zimmer wechseln

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Elli Beltagui • solo_traveller • de
5
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Luisa • couple • it
5
Pros:

Il personale gentile e accogliente ma le camere per carità assolutamente no

Cons:

Poca pulizia se chiedi qualcosa al personale devi aspettare minimo 45/50 Min per averlo se va bene la posizione troppo caotica

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee