Johari Rotana Hotel - Dar es Salaam

$$$$||View on mapDar es Salaam, TanzaniaSokoine Drive Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square Salaam Towers, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 14909|
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Johari Rotana Hotel - Dar es Salaam
Sokoine Drive Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square Salaam Towers, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 14909·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Free WiFi9.2
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.8
Location8.8
Who stays here
Business25%
Couples24%
Groups18%
Solo17%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Free WiFi9.2
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.8
Location8.8
Who stays here
Business25%
Couples24%
Groups18%
Solo17%

5-star hotel with the largest ballroom in Tanzania and direct access to Zanzibar Ferry

Accommodations

Johari Rotana Hotel Dar es Salaam offers 193 rooms and suites with harbour or skyline views. The hotel also provides 60 fully serviced apartments with kitchen facilities for long stays. Club Rotana privileges are available for guests booking premium room categories.

Dining & Entertainment

Guests can choose from four dining venues, including Zafarani for breakfast, Hamilton's Gastropub, and Noble House for Chinese cuisine. A Cigar Lounge on-site offers premium cigars for enthusiasts. The 8th-floor bar provides an outdoor poolside setting with live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

Wellness & Recreation

The Zen Spa at Johari Rotana includes a sauna, steam room, and a range of massages such as full body, foot, and head massage. Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club operates a 24-hour gym with weight machines and a boxing room. An outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and poolside sun loungers is open year-round.

Business & Events

The hotel contains the largest ballroom in Tanzania, accommodating up to 900 guests for weddings, galas, and conferences. Johari Rotana is the only hotel in Dar es Salaam with fiber optic Wi-Fi in all public areas. Additional meeting and banquet facilities include fax/photocopying services and full event support.

Location & Family

Johari Rotana is located opposite the Zanzibar Ferry terminal, providing direct access to the island. The hotel offers a Kid's Club and family rooms for guests traveling with children. Nearby attractions include the National Museum and House of Culture and Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve.

  • Location: Opposite Zanzibar Ferry terminal, 30 min from airport
  • Rooms: 193 rooms and suites plus 60 serviced apartments with kitchens
  • Dining: 4 venues including Noble House Chinese and Hamilton's Gastropub
  • Wellness: Zen Spa, 24-hour gym, outdoor pool, sauna
  • Business: Largest ballroom in Tanzania (900 guests), fiber optic Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Unique: On-site Cigar Lounge for premium cigar enthusiasts
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served at affordable prices. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:28
Number of rooms:253
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Rooms and availability

City Queen Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
One-Bedroom Queen Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shoe shine service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds
  • In-room sink

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Johari Rotana Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 115 £
📏 Distance to centre 500 m
✈️ Distance to airport 11.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Julius Nyerere, DAR

Location

Sokoine Drive Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square Salaam Towers, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 14909
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Sokoine Drive Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square Salaam Towers, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 14909
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Sokoine Drive Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square Salaam Towers, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 14909
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral
320 m
Church
Azania Front Lutheran Church
580 m
Samora Avenue and Maktaba Street
Askari Monument
460 m
Dar es Salaam
Clock Tower
520 m
Mosque Street
Darkhana Jamat Khana
390 m
Indira Gandhi St
Khoja Shia Ithnasheri Mosque مسجد
370 m
Casino
Le Grande Casino
260 m
Sokoine Dr
Old Boma, Dar es Salaam
90 m
Dar es Salaam
Darch
80 m
Indira Gandhi St and Morogoro Rd
Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat
310 m
Sewa Street
Ngazija Mosque
360 m
Casino
New Africa Casino
460 m
Restaurant
Kfc
100 m
Restaurant
Samaki Samaki City Center
100 m
Restaurant
Sno-Cream
110 m
Restaurant
Heritage Motel
210 m
Restaurant
Tasty World
200 m
Restaurant
Grand Restaurant
660 m
Restaurant
ALBASHA Lebanese Restaurant
440 m
Restaurant
Chaiwala Cafe
470 m
Restaurant
New Zahir
840 m
Restaurant
Fire Restaurant
600 m
Restaurant
Spice Affairz
610 m
Restaurant
Summy's Restaurant
620 m
Restaurant
Tai Huo San Zhuang
700 m

Reviews of Johari Rotana Hotel

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FAQ about Johari Rotana

What popular attractions are closest to Johari Rotana Hotel hotel?
Guests of Johari Rotana Hotel hotel can visit St. Joseph's Cathedral (just next door to the accommodation), or Khoja Shia Ithnasheri Mosque مسجد placed 5 minutes' walk away.
What is the nearest airport to the hotel?
Julius Nyerere airport lies within 15 km of the hotel and is reachable with a 13-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by this perfect hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to this perfect hotel with a 13-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
What dining options are available in the Johari Rotana Hotel hotel?
Guests are welcome to enjoy dishes of Cantonese cuisine served in the à la carte restaurant Zafarani ALL DAY Dining located at the Johari Rotana Hotel hotel.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to this perfect hotel?
For an evening meal near this perfect hotel, guests can go to Onyx Lounge restaurant placed only minutes from the property or Heritage Motel restaurant located 250 meters away).
Does the Johari Rotana Hotel hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Johari Rotana Hotel hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the perfect 5-star Johari Rotana Hotel?
Guests of the perfect 5-star Johari Rotana Hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What payment methods are available in the hotel?
At the hotel, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.
What are the room types offered by the perfect 5-star Johari Rotana Hotel?
The perfect 5-star Johari Rotana Hotel provides such room types as Spacious Twin Room, Ambassador Suite, and Royal Suite.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Johari Rotana Hotel hotel?
Specific suites at the Johari Rotana Hotel hotel boast views of the river and feature a television and a safe box for security reasons.
Does the hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the hotel there are accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Does the Johari Rotana Hotel provide business facilities?
Yes, the Johari Rotana Hotel comprises a business centre as well as banquet and meeting facilities, and a photocopier.
Which facilities does the perfect 5-star Johari Rotana Hotel provide?
Top locations of the perfect 5-star Johari Rotana Hotel include a restaurant and a storage for belongings, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
What are the spa options at the Johari Rotana Hotel?
At a wellness centre featured at the Johari Rotana Hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty therapy, body wraps, and body scrub. Additionally, a steam room, a treatment room, and sauna facilities are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the perfect 5-star Johari Rotana Hotel?
Yes, the perfect 5-star Johari Rotana Hotel features an outdoor pool.
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