Johari Rotana

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Modern elegance by the port

Modern elegance defines this city retreat, with visually appealing artwork and a bustling atmosphere near the port. Unwind at the rooftop bar with live music, or take a dip in the infinity pool for a truly memorable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 525
AED 656 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

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
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

Suite Room - City View / Sea View

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

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the sea.

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - Sea View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

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
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the sea.

Spacious One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access - City View

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

View all photos for Ambassador Suite - Sea View / City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a small table, and a lamp.

Ambassador Suite - Sea View / City View

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

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A modern bathroom with dark marble walls, a large mirror, a bathtub, and a vanity with a sink and towel rack.

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
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Sea View or City View One Bedroom Apartment

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a dining table with apples.

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

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Sea View Royal Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a tray with toiletries, and a mirror reflecting the room.

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
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Sea View Room - Twin bed

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Sea View Room - Twin bed

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Dar es Salaam, Johari Rotana is in the city center. National Museum of Tanzania and Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Port of Dar es Salaam. Traveling with kids? Consider Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Tanzania National Stadium. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
Map
Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 14909

What's nearby

  • St Joseph's Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Askari Monument
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kariakoo Market
    3 min drive - 1.9 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
  • Le Grande Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Hamilton’s Gastropub
    3 min walk
  • AlBasha Lebanese Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Subway
    7 min walk

About this property

Johari Rotana

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel in the city center
  • At Johari Rotana, you can look forward to a terrace, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and African cuisine. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a gift shop
    • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 253 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free infant beds and travel cribs
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and free toiletries
    • 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Does Johari Rotana have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Johari Rotana?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Johari Rotana on 1 November 2026 start from AED 525, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Johari Rotana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Johari Rotana?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Johari Rotana?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Johari Rotana provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Johari Rotana located?

Located in the center of Dar es Salaam, this family-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St Joseph's Cathedral, Atiman House, and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Askari Monument and Azania Front Lutheran Church are also within 10 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Johari Rotana Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room, great breakfast and easy access to ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond in helpfulness even volunteering to arrange for a doctor to do a house call to my hotel room. Beautiful facility. Best hotel in Dar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not enough items in the room . If you need a tooth kit & shaving kit, you need to call & ask. this a 5 star holte every thing should be available. The TV was not working properly. Break fast was good The staff in receiption & breakfast area were very polite & helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in, rooms are very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time in Dar, Hotel location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Beautiful room and bathroom, great pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very nice hotel would stay again without a doubt
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great! We arrived early in the morning and were able to use the pool free of charge while waiting for the rooms and we were also upgraded to large suits. Very friendly throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy yotel, professional employees and beautiful rooms....love it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are very spacious and well-designed, and service was outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent Vanesa the manager and her staff is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The hospitality staff were great. Loved the 8th floor outdoor lounge / restaurant area. Very nice fitness center with good equipment.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the art in the hotel, well appointed throughout. We really enjoyed our stay. Upgrade for the view. Pool and wellness spa were clean. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

Very good hotel, close to town was visting family. Excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor restaurant was very nice. Best breakfast ever. Crazy amount of food choices
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent and unique!

Amazing room, excellent restaurants, spa, great location, professional and friendly hotel staff, beautiful city. Rotana is the right choice since it’s the best 5 star hotel in Dar es Salam.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although only a one night stay we were very impressed with the Johari Rotana and in particular their staff service. Nothing was too difficult and the staff were cheerful and willing to go above and beyond for customer satisfaction.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was immaculate. Staff was as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024