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%

Johari Rotana is a 5-star hotel in Dar es Salaam's Central Business District, home to the largest ballroom in Tanzania and the only fiber optic Wi-Fi in all public areas.

Rooms & Suites

Johari Rotana offers 193 rooms and suites, each with views of the harbor or the city skyline. The hotel also has 60 fully serviced apartments that include kitchen facilities for longer stays. Floor-to-ceiling windows and smart technology are standard in all accommodations.

Dining

Guests can eat at four distinct dining venues at Johari Rotana, including Zafarani for breakfast and Hamilton's Gastropub for dinner. Noble House serves Chinese cuisine, and a coffee house on site provides casual refreshments. The cigar lounge offers a space for premium cigars and drinks.

Business & Events

Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam has the largest ballroom in Tanzania, accommodating up to 900 guests for weddings, galas, and conferences. Fiber optic Wi-Fi is available in all public areas, making it the only hotel in Dar es Salaam with this capability. Club Rotana privileges give business travelers access to a dedicated lounge and services.

Wellness & Recreation

Zen Spa at Johari Rotana offers full-body massages, facials, and a sauna for relaxation. The Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club includes a 24-hour gym with a boxing room equipped with bags and gloves. An outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and poolside bar is located on the 8th floor.

Family & Kids

A dedicated Kids Club at Johari Rotana provides supervised activities for children during their stay. Family rooms are available with extra space and connecting options. The pool's shallow end and the hotel's proximity to attractions like the National Museum make it suitable for families.

  • Rooms: 193 rooms and suites plus 60 serviced apartments with kitchens
  • Dining: 4 restaurants including Zafarani, Hamilton's, and Noble House
  • Business: Largest ballroom in Tanzania for 900 guests and fiber optic Wi-Fi
  • Wellness: 24-hour gym, boxing room, Zen Spa, and sauna
  • Family: Kids Club, family rooms, and shallow-end pool
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
Baggage 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 center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

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

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness center
  • 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 215 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 7.4 mi
🧳 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
100 yd
Church
Azania Front Lutheran Church
100 yd
Samora Avenue and Maktaba Street
Askari Monument
100 yd
Dar es Salaam
Clock Tower
100 yd
Mosque Street
Darkhana Jamat Khana
100 yd
Indira Gandhi St
Khoja Shia Ithnasheri Mosque مسجد
100 yd
Casinos
Le Grande Casino
100 yd
Sokoine Dr
Old Boma, Dar es Salaam
100 yd
Dar es Salaam
Darch
100 yd
Indira Gandhi St and Morogoro Rd
Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat
100 yd
Sewa Street
Ngazija Mosque
100 yd
Casinos
New Africa Casino
100 yd
Restaurant
Kfc
100 yd
Restaurant
Samaki Samaki City Center
100 yd
Restaurant
Sno-Cream
100 yd
Restaurant
Heritage Motel
100 yd
Restaurant
Tasty World
100 yd
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Grand Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
ALBASHA Lebanese Restaurant
100 yd
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Chaiwala Cafe
100 yd
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New Zahir
100 yd
Restaurant
Fire Restaurant
100 yd
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Spice Affairz
100 yd
Restaurant
Summy's Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Tai Huo San Zhuang
100 yd

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