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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Dar es Salaam awaits you at Johari Rotana. Within steps you'll find Le Grande Casino and St Joseph's Cathedral. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Hamilton Gastro Pub serves American cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, sauna, kids' swimming pool, and pool loungers. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Places within a 5-minute walk of this 5-star Kivukoni hotel include Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Atiman House.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$286* Per night/room 31 May - 1 Jun.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Business Lounge Access

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

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

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Business Lounge Access

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Johari Rotana ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Johari Rotana

4 out of 5
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Posted by on 8 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

31 Jan. 2024 by Edina

Dear Sossy Lusato,Thank you for your review, we appreciate.

Property Features

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.

  • 256 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Train station: Dar Es Salaam Central Station (0.7 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Johari Rotana offers 256 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.

  • Sitting area
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Kibo Lobby Lounge - Onsite café.

Noble House - This restaurant serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Hamilton Gastro Pub - This gastropub specializes in American cuisine and is located by the pool. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 AM

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. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Johari Rotana offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 5
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Johari Rotana Hotel
  • Johari Rotana Dar Es Salaam
  • Johari Rotana Hotel Dar Es Salaam

You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.