Rainbow Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (791 reviews)
Plot No:1900/59 Morogoro Road , Dar es Salaam , TZ
+255 22 212 0024

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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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Comments on outdated, small, and uncomfortable rooms reflect a need for improvement.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.

Important information:

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

7.4
Based on 791 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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Julie • solo_traveller • bi
7
Correct, sans plus
Pros:

C'est correct, sans plus. Assez propre, clim et ventilateur, eau chaude et pression a la douche, la chambre deluxe a un frigo, personnel gentil.

Cons:

Mauvaise odeur qui vient de la douche, le balcon n'en est pas un, la fenetre donne sur un immeuble avec fenetre/balcon donc il faut garder les rideaux fermes en tout temps, les chambres normales sont petites (mais deluxe ok), bouteille d'eau offerte au check-in mais pas les autres jours, petit dejeuner plutot moyen, le restaurant de l'hotel ferme a 14h donc pour le diner il faut faire livrer ou sortir, mais quasi tout est ferme le soir et le dimanche dans le quartier.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • couple • es
5
Pros:

Tenía buen clima muy frio y el personal fue agradable.

Cons:

El agua es salobre, el único ameniti eran 3 jabones chicos de mano que con agua salobre no hacía espuma, el aseo fue casi imposible.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Kveta • family_with_children • sc
3
Pros:

Rainbow Hotel has only one positive aspect, and that is its location, because it lies a few minutes' walk from the port. That is why we chose it for one night before crossing over to Zanzibar; there is massive traffic in Dar es Salaam, and this ensured we would easily catch the ferry.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
8
Pentru 2-4 zile e ok.
Pros:

Aproape de port și magazine.

Cons:

Internetul pe etaje trebuia să te lighez mereu

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Hami • couple • tr
1
Pros:

This is hotel, very bad .

Cons:

farklı fiyat politikası uygulanıyor

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Franck • solo_traveller • fr
8
Satisfaisant.
Pros:

L'emplacement est central. Présence d'une terrasse en libre accès, appréciable pour les fumeurs. Le petit déjeuner était copieux et varié.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Chitroda • solo_traveller • in
8
First time stay at Rainbow Hotel Dar es Salaam
Pros:

The wifi strength, the staffs

Cons:

The hotel location, it is on the restricted road where hardly any taxis can come

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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chazpr • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great hotel, ideal for an overnight stay

Cons:

The breakfast seating arrangements were a little inconvenient, as we had to sit in a different area from the main breakfast room

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • solo_traveller • se
6
Pros:

Läget

Cons:

Rummet luktade mögel.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Maugo • solo_traveller • tz
8
Pros:

Location ,friendly staff

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Girsik • solo_traveller • ro
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Migliorisi Principio • solo_traveller • it
5
Pros:

Staff ottimo disponibile e gentile fatto eccezzione per la ragazza con i capelli corti alla reception neanche salutava

Cons:

Mi hanno cambiato stanza 4 volte in praticamente 2 giorni e nell ultima molto trasandata per non parlare del bagno soprattutto la doccia

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • solo_traveller • de
6
Einfach aber zentral
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, aber ruhig

Cons:

Ausstattung sehr einfach, nur ein Handtuch für 2 Gäste, muffiger Geruch im Zimmer.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Migliorisi Principio • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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BARNABAS • solo_traveller • tz
5
nice location but old facility! please update
Pros:

the room had linkage pipe had to go to shower in another room

Cons:

the bathroom was not so clean, by 9 am almost everything was finished at breakfast except half cut boiled eggs

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Celia • extended_group • es
3
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Hardik • couple • in
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marcos • extended_group • mz
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Pink • extended_group • za
2
Just an awful place to stay
Pros:

Nothing really. Decent location but the cabs can’t pick u or drop u off at the hotel, much further from hotel.

Cons:

Very badly maintained, smells bad, sheets are very old and stained, the bathroom is very bad, staff isn’t helpful, and service is bad.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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jorge • solo_traveller • tz
8
Pros:

La limpieza

Cons:

No tengo una opinión negativa de nada

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee