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About the Hotel

1900\/59 Morogoro Road, City Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Rooms & Accommodations

Rainbow Hotel offers 75 rooms, including dorms, singles, doubles, triples, family rooms, and apartments. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, air conditioning, fans, free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour room service. Some rooms include separate sitting areas, terraces with city views, and laptop-friendly workspaces.

Dining at Mirch Masala

The Mirch Masala Restaurant on the first floor serves Continental, Indian, and Chinese cuisine. It is open from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for breakfast and also serves lunch and dinner on weekends and public holidays. The restaurant seats up to 90 people.

Location & Transportation

Rainbow Hotel is in Kisutu, Dar es Salaam, approximately 10 km from Julius Nyerere International Airport. It is a 5-minute drive from the National Museum and House of Culture, and near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and the Port of Dar es Salaam. The hotel provides a roundtrip airport shuttle service.

Hotel Services

Services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, dry cleaning, laundry, and meeting rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The hotel offers ironing facilities and a rooftop terrace.

Local Area Features

Kisutu is known for its fresh-produce market on Zanaki Street and a laid-back dining scene with curry houses, BBQ restaurants, pizzerias, and falafel eateries. Nearby landmarks include Azania Front Lutheran Church, PPF Tower, Darkhana Jamat Khana, Ngazija Mosque, and the Clock Tower.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Standard Single Room

Max:

2 persons

80 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Shower

Fireplace

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

110 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Fireplace

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

175 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Fireplace

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Dar es Salaam1400 ft

Airports

Julius Nyerere (DAR) 7.3 mi

Train

Central Railway Station1700 ft

Tazara Railway Station 3.4 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Bowling
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Grocery shopping service

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Terrace
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1900\/59 Morogoro Road, City Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Map view

1900\/59 Morogoro Road, City Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

City landmarks

Landmark

National Museum of Tanzania

3900 ft

Church

Azania Front Lutheran Church

2300 ft

Landmark

Nyumba ya Sanaa

2500 ft

Landmark

PPF Tower

2300 ft

Landmark

Khoja Shia Ithnasheri Mosque مسجد

2300 ft

Garden

Botanical Gardens

4500 ft

Landmark

Masjid Qiblatein مسجد

3300 ft

Casino

Princess Casino

3100 ft

Landmark

Masjid Maamur Mosque

2400 ft

Landmark

The Dar es Salaam Centre for Architectural Heritage

3500 ft

Landmark

PSPF Commercial Twin Towers

3500 ft

Mall

Aura Mall

3700 ft

Landmark

Upanga Jamatkhana

1.1 mi

Landmark

Manyema Mosque

4100 ft

Landmark

Makonde Mosque

4800 ft

Landmark

Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha temple

1.5 mi

Mosque

Maamur Mosque

2.0 mi

Casino

Las Vegas Casino

1.8 mi

Nearby

Church

St. Joseph's Cathedral

1500 ft

Samora Avenue and Maktaba Street

Askari Monument

1700 ft

Dar es Salaam

Clock Tower

1300 ft

Mosque Street

Darkhana Jamat Khana

900 ft

Casino

Le Grande Casino

400 ft

Uhuru St

Uhuru Monument

2000 ft

Sokoine Dr

Old Boma, Dar es Salaam

700 ft

Dar es Salaam

Darch

700 ft

Indira Gandhi St and Morogoro Rd

Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat

700 ft

Sewa Street

Ngazija Mosque

1000 ft

Casino

New Africa Casino

1800 ft

Restaurants

Bimbis at The Badminton Institute

500 ft

Zanaki Street Kisutu

Tasty Bites

500 ft

Zanaki Street

Nima's

500 ft

Zanaki Street Zanaki St.

Mamboz Restaurant

2300 ft

Corner Morogoro Rd & Libya ST

Ten to Ten

2100 ft

Jamhuri Street & Morogoro Road

Chef's Pride

2200 ft

Chagga St. Mchafukoge

Desi Taste Restaurant

1500 ft

Jamhuri Street Opposite DTV Roundabout

K Tea Shop

2200 ft

Chagga Street

Lazeez Fast Food

2400 ft

Morogoro Road

Akberali Tea Room

2200 ft

Jamhuri Street Near Summy's Restaurant

Pitstop Don't drive on an empty stomach

2300 ft

Pramukh Swami Street Kisutu St. Opposite DIA Girls Secondary School

Chili and Lime

2400 ft

Kisutu Street Garden Flats

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Trevor

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the Zanzibar ferry departure point and offers helpful and friendly staff. Rooms are very basic with old furniture, and the dining experience needs improvement. The accessibility to the ferry terminal is excellent, making it a practical choice for those traveling to Zanzibar.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms look very old with outdated furniture.

Service

9.0

The staff is very helpful and arranged a taxi for us at 1 am.

Location

8.0

The hotel is great for those needing to catch the Zanzibar ferry next day.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience is rather good overall.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities are available but could use some attention.

Margaret

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.6/10

My stay at Rainbow Hotel was fantastic! The rooms were nice and comfortable; the only issue was with the internet that didn't work smoothly. However, everything else was amazing, including the meals. I can't wait to return and thank the hotel for a great experience with friendly and well-equipped staff. The size of the room was impressive, almost like a full apartment, with a good shower and bathroom. Excellent value overall!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very big, like a full apartment, with a good size, and a good shower & bathroom.

Service

8.0

The staff were super friendly and helpful. The only hiccup was them being busy chatting on the stairs, but the manager personally apologized for any inconvenience.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was excellent, within walking distance to the Zanzibar ferry terminal, making it very convenient for travel.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was nice, especially for on-the-go movements in town. However, some improvements could be made to the variety of dishes available.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were great, with plenty of local products available. It offered all the necessary services for a comfortable stay.

Lawrence

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at Rainbow Hotel. The rooms were quiet on the seventh floor, offering a nice separation from other facades. The basic room was comfortable, and the presence of air conditioning was much appreciated, especially given the high humidity. While the internet had some issues, the overall experience was amazing, with great meals throughout the day. I can't wait to return and extend my compliments to the helpful and courteous staff.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were basic but comfortable, and the air conditioning was a plus in such humid conditions.

Service

7.0

The staff at Rainbow Hotel were incredibly helpful, attending to all my needs. However, there were some minor issues like leaks and staff being distracted, leading to delays.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was convenient, particularly for accessing downtown and catching a ferry to Zanzibar. Despite the high costs in Tanzania, the proximity to key transportation hubs was a bonus.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience varied from basic and disappointing to sublime, depending on the meal. The heavy meals were enjoyable, but some items were lacking or not replenished promptly.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities at Rainbow Hotel catered to essential needs and were satisfactory overall.