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Johari Rotana

5.0 star property
Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 restaurants

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants, dinner served, American cuisine
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 14909
  • Place, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Joseph's Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Spacious Room (premium Suite)

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room – King Bed

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

City View Room - King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Suite - City View / Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

City View Room - Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

R-Suite With Club Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom

One Bedroom Serviced Apartment-Sea View/ City View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

City View Room - King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Room - City View / Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Spacious Sea View or City View Room With Lounge Access - King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Spacious One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access

  • City view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - City View

  • City view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Ambassador Suite - Sea View / City View

  • Sea view
  • 105 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View or City View Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View or City View One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sea view
  • 87 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

City View Room - Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Spacious Sea View or City View Room With Lounge Access - Twin Bed

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View Royal Suite

  • Sea view
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View Room - King bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View Room - Twin bed

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Room-Sea View/ City View

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Bed With Club Lounge Access-Sea View/City View

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Spacious Sea View Or City View Room With Lounge Access - King Bed

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Ambassador Suite - Sea View With Partial City View

  • Sleeps 3

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Private kitchen

Sea/City View Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Bed-Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for King Bed-Sea View Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Bed-Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

City View One Bedroom Suite With Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2

Spacious Sea View Or City View Room With Lounge Access-Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Sea View One Bedroom Suite With Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2

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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 349 reviews
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CA $281 total
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About the area

Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni stay.With a stay at this Kivukoni hotel, you'll be steps from St Joseph's Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Le Grande Casino and Atiman House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Joseph's Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Askari Monument - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zafarani - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Al Aaqib Barbeque & Fast Food - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tai Huo San Zhuang Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Johari Rotana

Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 restaurants
Johari Rotana offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Johari Rotana. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 253 guestrooms or units
  • 28 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Johari Rotana offers 253 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (58 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Johari Rotana Hotel
Johari Rotana Dar Es Salaam
Johari Rotana Hotel Dar Es Salaam

Johari Rotana Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 120 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUMANNE MARO

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jing

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cleva

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raid, Riyadh

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The front office staff were unprofessional and made the check-in and check-out process unnecessarily difficult for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swami, Zanzibar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time in Dar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abdulhameed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was fantastic. Great service, great gym. The city itself was not so much our thing. Not much todo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Mom said break
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professionalism of staff from check-in, to housekeeping, room service and security guards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayant

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somtochukwu Emmanuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Swami, Zanzibar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogers

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shady

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in, rooms are very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amaka Iwasam

Terrible and unfriendly place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024