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Comments on outdated, small, and uncomfortable rooms reflect a need for improvement.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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Tizia • solo_traveller • tz
7
Good place in the city centre
Pros:

All of te staff were super friendly and went above and beyond to make sure I had an amazing stay.
Good breakfast selection, comfortable mattress and pillows.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Anna Matusa • extended_group • tz
8
Pros:

Beliggenhed

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • sz
3
My experience in Dar
Pros:

Staff is good

Cons:

My room was mouldy, I ended up with blocked nose, the bed was rigid like a rock, the breakfast is only good for locals. The menu doesn't accommodate international guests

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Rottjers • solo_traveller • us
9
It was great to stay here again
Pros:

Good and very good location

Cons:

Friendly staff

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • tz
10
Pros:

Accueil et service

Cons:

Dispositifs de l'eau, manque de l'eau chaude

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Kadra • solo_traveller • at
7
The Price is higher especially for the condition of the hotel.
Pros:

The staff were friendly.
The breakfast was really good and buffet Style.
The Location was Perfect because it was near the port.

Cons:

The facilities wasn’t in good condition
Not good pressure of water when showering or flashing the toilet.They should Prioritise good bathroom and toilet condition.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Lumbani • solo_traveller • mw
6
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • in
5
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

Breakfast was same for the last 8 days of my stay. hence it was boring.
Also Restaurant not open in the evening so had to go out to other places nearby.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • it
4
Pros:

Posizione vicino al traghetto

Cons:

La pulizia scarsa

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Dali Mbewe • couple • mw
5
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Amar Nath • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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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 • 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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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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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