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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
Suite (Ambassador) | View from room
Exterior
Exterior
2 restaurants, dinner served, American cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 14909
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    4 min walk
  • Atiman House
    4 min walk
  • Askari Monument
    8 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    22 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Sea View (Sea or City View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Sea View (Sea or City View)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Spacious)

  • 105 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 105 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Single Beds, Business Lounge Access, Sea View (Spacious | Sea or City View)

  • 105 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Royal Suite, Sea View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Sea or City View)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

  • 105 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

  • 105 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Business Lounge Access

  • 105 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Business Lounge Access, Sea View (Spacious | Sea or City View)

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

View all photos for Suite, Sea View (Ambassador | Sea or City View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Sea View (Ambassador | Sea or City View)

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

View all photos for Studio, Sea View (Sea or City View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio, Sea View (Sea or City View)

  • 105 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Business Lounge Access

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Business Lounge Access

  • 105 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View (Sea/City View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View (Sea/City View)

  • 105 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

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

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Palm - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mamboz Corner BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Forodhani - ‬9 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 sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 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
  • 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
  • Coffee shop
Johari Rotana offers 253 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. 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.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 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
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 58
  • In-room accessibility
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 79 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

kenneth

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolf

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andenet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. I particularly appreciated Vanessa at the front desk. A true professional with grace.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anmabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Janette

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdulkadir

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place a home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MINAZALI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MR. SANJAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

CARLA

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT

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

8/10 Good

JEAN FRANCOIS

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and attention to detail. Only thing was the smell in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed a good clean comfortable place before our flight…. This ticked all the boxes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

SOSSY LUSATO

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023