Johari Rotana

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Rotana Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (853 reviews)
Sokoine Drive Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square Salaam Towers , Dar es Salaam , TZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, professional and helpful staff (many positive mentions)
Excellent breakfast and food; varied and well presented
Very clean, comfortable and elegant rooms
Great location with attractive views (opposite ferry terminal / harbour views)
Good facilities including sauna and steam bath
Cons:
Occasional problems with room assignments/views (paid upgrade not giving sea view)
Construction noise during stay in at least one case
Inconsistent or odd staff policies (photo restriction) and occasional arrogance
Laundry service quality issues (items not feeling properly cleaned)
Minor room shortcomings (dark bathroom, limited bathrobe availability, makeshift nightstand)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple guests describe the hotel as very clean and spotless, though one guest complained that laundry was not properly cleaned.
Service
8.8
Staff are frequently described as friendly, professional and helpful, but a few reports note overbearing or unnecessary policies (photo restriction) and an occasionally arrogant attitude.
Location
8.8
Several mentions of an excellent, central location (opposite the ferry terminal, perfect location) and great views; a few guests were disappointed by city vs sea-view assignments or said location could be slightly better.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms are generally comfortable and elegant, but there are recurring issues: wrong/unspecified views (paid upgrade not delivering sea view), dark bathrooms, and minor furniture inconveniences.
Amenities
8.7
Facilities (sauna, steam bath, other hotel facilities) are praised as excellent, though some small shortcomings were noted (bathrobe only for one person, occasional construction noise affecting experience).
Value for Money
8
Overall value is positive for many guests, but specific issues (paid upgrade that did not produce the expected sea view; laundry not meeting expectations) reduce perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast and meals are repeatedly described as excellent, varied and well presented; this is one of the strongest aspects in the reviews.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests report a very enjoyable stay and would return or recommend the hotel; a few disruptions (construction noise, inconsistent staff policies) slightly detract from an otherwise strong overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 19:22

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Amenities

Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam offers a luxurious 5-star experience, complete with a restaurant, bar, and an outdoor pool with stunning views. The hotel also provides a kids' club, fitness center, and evening entertainment for guests to enjoy.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms

Each room at Johari Rotana is designed for comfort and convenience, featuring air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, fridge, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can also enjoy beautiful river views from their rooms.

Convenient Facilities and Services

From a sauna and sun terrace to a 24-hour front desk and room service, Johari Rotana ensures that guests have everything they need for a relaxing stay. Additionally, amenities like car rental, business center access, and a delicious breakfast buffet cater to every guest's needs.

Experience luxury and comfort at Johari Rotana - book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 853 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Thabith • solo_traveller • ke
9
Super !!!!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Thabith • solo_traveller • ke
9
Super
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Thabith • solo_traveller • ke
9
Keep it up
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Fahmi • family_with_children • tz
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

Friendly staff and very accommodating

Cons:

Should allow travellers to pay half rates if they fly in and need to check in early and not be subjected to a full rate

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Paracha • solo_traveller • tz
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Collins • couple • de
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Uyi • solo_traveller • ng
9
Super excellent experience at Johari Rotana.
Pros:

I enjoyed the breakfast always. It was a good experience with good options. The location and proximity to the reception being on the first floor was also great. I enjoyed the taste.

Cons:

I enjoyed everything. I have no complaints about the facility. Everything went according to plan and exceeded my expectations. I will surely visit next time.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Eliyas • solo_traveller • sa
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Eliyas • solo_traveller • sa
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The Baf Smell all over the hotel.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Rathabeng • couple • za
1
Pros:

They stole my money got booking that was cancelled and try to change but they charge double

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Aleksander • couple • no
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Uyi • solo_traveller • ng
10
I completely enjoyed my stay and would surely visit next time.
Pros:

Brilliant. Right location. The options were great and being on the 1st floor, it was easy to walk along the stairs to the reception area and exit for external meetings immediately after breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything about the breakfast was nice. Although predictable everyday with the options provided, nonetheless, the options were worth the choice.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
7
Great rooms
Pros:

Incredibly large room and bathroom; lovely staff; the business lounge is a nice touch

Cons:

Our room service order took a while to come and then was wrong, it then took a long time to bring the right order up

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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dahalani • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • couple • ke
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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fatuma mohamed • couple • tz
3
Pros:

To be honest the place is good but ata the restaurant the switch off the music 10:00 we don’t have any place to a special at the week and
I told them to clean the room was bad clean they was not good cleaning

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Yuhua • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Like the location

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tisaiwale • solo_traveller • mw
10
Excellent, I enjoyed my stay. The staff were very helpful. Jane at the reception desk was quite outstanding
Pros:

Very convenient, close to the road

Cons:

The parking space is quite thin

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Suema • family_with_children • mz
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee