Rainbow Hotel

Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Executive Apartment | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

3.5

Average(72 Reviews)

Hotel in City of Dar es Salaam

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Dar es Salaam hotel in Kisutu with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a rooftop terrace and 24-hour room service. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite.
Rainbow Hotel offers 75 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

4 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

6.6 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

5.8 mi

Uhuru Stadium

4.3 mi

Available Rooms

Basic Single Room

1 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 108 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room Single Use

1 Double • 108 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room

2 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Rainbow Hotel

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3.5

Average(72 Reviews)

Hotel in City of Dar es Salaam

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

4 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

6.6 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

5.8 mi

Uhuru Stadium

4.3 mi

Available Rooms

Basic Single Room

1 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 108 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room Single Use

1 Double • 108 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Twin Room

2 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.5

Average(72 Reviews)

1.0

Sep 2024

My body itches when I am in bed. No folds in the sheets = does that mean they haven't been changed for a long time? After the itching, I looked at the reviews and found many hygiene-related reviews. This is true, e.g. stains on towels. The location is great, close to the ferry terminal, but there is room for improvement in terms of hygiene. The building is old, but I understand that they are trying to improve it. Do they cut corners in areas that are not visible?

1.0

Jul 2024

No air conditioning in the main area of the hotel. Its more like a hostel than a hotel and that too of 1 star. Bed sheets were dirty n had hair in them. Floor was dusty, towels were brown from being worn out. The windows are not noise canceling so you hear all the noise from the street. There were huge cobwebs in most corners of the room. The tv is 17 inches and all the furniture is way too worn out to be even used. Stay as far away from this place as possible.

5.0

Jul 2024

Nice hotel near the Ferry Terminal

5.0

Apr 2024

Great location for a hotel with restaurants and the ferry to Zanzibar.

4.0

May 2023

Safe & Convenient downtown location for travel to Arusha and Zanzibar. Within walking distance of amenities. Very kind and accommodating manager & staff.

1.0

Jan 2023

The stay was characterised by a nice welcome at the reception. The room is clean but aircon, TV and water heater were not working. The room was extra hot and no bottle of water is offered, neither coffee/tea making utensils. What affected me most are the mosquitoes, I couldn't sleep. While the infrastructure is good, management is doing little to keep the standard. The breakfast is generally not good for a 3 star hotel.

2.5

Nov 2022

This is a safe, reliable and helpful place to stay close to the town centre. I always stay here. It’s good value.

2.0

Sep 2022

Decent hotel as expected from Lonely Planets description. Friendly staff, rooms clean and basic. You have a fan and AC which is a plus. Hot water was quite reliable. Standard good breakfast.

1.5

Jan 2022

I wanted to move to another hotel bc it is a dorm shared room hotel. Since no one was there with COVID, the owner accommodated me to my own room. It is basic and inexpensive for a night transit.

0.8

Jan 2022

I wanted to move to another hotel bc it is a dorm shared room hotel. Since no one was there with COVID, the owner accommodated me to my own room. It is basic and inexpensive for a night transit.

0.5

Nov 2021

Our stay in the Executive 2 bedroom apartment at Rainbow hotel was absolutely TERRIBLE . It was filthy dirty with bad odor and dust all over the place. The fridge had mold and very smelly. The concierge attendant who accompanied us upstairs was in shock and quickly went to get a broom to sweep the floor and dust off the tables . The windows weren’t able to open for fresh air. There were no toilet paper. The bedsheets were dirty and smelly. There were stains all over the walls. It was really disappointing. The AC weren’t working the front desk lady had to come up with the remote to turn them on. Thank god We only stayed there for one night since we were in transit after a long road trip from Mombasa Kenya. I would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone.

1.0

Nov 2021

Very very basic hotel, 2/5 star. Big room, clean sheets. Worn out washroom.

5.0

Oct 2021

AWESOME PLACE TO STAY AT A BARGAIN PRICE I stayed here 5 different times in on my five-week holiday to Tanzania, each time in a different room. All of them were clean and well kept, the wi-fi worked great and the hot water was better than even the more expensive places I’ve stayed at. Located within easy walking distance to the Zanzibar Ferry, Kivukoni BRT Bus Terminal and three of the best restaurants for barbequed chicken in all of Tanzania. But the best thing about the Rainbow Hotel is the Service. The manager was great for information and when he didn’t have the answers, he would find out for me. He set up my Covid test then had one of his employee’s walk me to the three different places I needed to go to have the sample taken. Thank You Mahmedhasim I would not have been able to get it done before my flight without your help!

2.5

Oct 2021

2.0

Jun 2021

they dont treat customer with dignity they are buller

2.0

May 2021

Nice place with helpful staff!

5.0

Mar 2020

Rainbow hotel was an excellent place to stay for affordability in the heart of the cbd. Easy walk to colonial sights; you'll need a taxi or uber to Masaki. Manager at front desk extremely capable and always available to help; friendly bell staff. Clean room, powerful AC, nice breakfast.

5.0

Nov 2019

It’s close to the ferry to Zanzibar. The rooms are nice, and is close to shops and restaurants.

2.0

Sep 2019

It was generally good, quite place in the evening and good breakfast and friendly personnel. We enjoyed staying at Rainbow Hotel.

4.0

Sep 2019

Very nice hotel in convenient and safe central neighborhood (within walking distance to the Zanzibar ferry though the hotel also offers free van transfer to the pier). As a budget option for a private room, I would definitely stay again.

2.0

Sep 2019

4.0

Aug 2019

The property is old but kept clean. Breakfast could be better. The room was okay

5.0

Jul 2019

Within walking distance to multiple clean places to eat.

5.0

Apr 2019

Good views of the city. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms. Very central and close to the ferry terminal.

5.0

Nov 2018

Nice stay and one of the fee pet friendly hotels in the city!

1.5

Aug 2018

Good location if one is taking ferry to Zanzibar. Bathroom needs curtain as it or visible from the adjoining high rise office block.

2.5

Dec 2017

Nice Staff ... close to ferry.. a few restaurants around

1.5

Dec 2017

Simple, easy for ferry transit but nothing special

0.5

Aug 2017

No good wifi, cleanness poor, night bugs, all or at least leaking faucets/ shower mixers. Mold on shower tiles. Towels and beddings are old but also not cleaned well. Some locks are broken Wall and room Furnitures are very old. In summary, This place looks like nothing which is marketed on hotels.com. Hotels.com should have any of the free calling apps. Lost lots of money calling customer care in vain and gave up. I wanted to cancel this portion of booking.

1.0

Jul 2017

We slept here for a few hours between arriving in Dar and taking the ferry to Zanzibar. It was perfect for this! If youre looking for luxury, its not here, but this place was fine, bug free! The port/ticket office to Zan is a 5 minute walk and the hotel staff even accompanied us to help purchase tickets and avoid being ripped off.

0.8

Mar 2017

Only thing worth the trip was the Ferry ride to and the tour of Zanzibar

0.5

Mar 2017

I stayed only two nights but I did not find much right with the hotel. The wifi was not working, no hot water in the room, air-conditioning was mouldy and smelly, the mattress was incredibly hard and breakfast was very bad. In general the place is not looked after, the rooms are mostly unsold and staff enjoys sitting on the floor a bit everywhere. It does not matter how little you charge, some basic standards must be met.

1.5

Dec 2016

Average to just below average hotel. Not a good value for your money. Internet did not work and shower was shady.

1.5

Feb 2016

The hotel was centrally located, affordable, and clean. Breakfast was okay, and overall we enjoyed the facilities.The hotel shuttle is unreliable though. We had placed a request for a shuttle beforehand, and got stood up; we ended up hailing a local cab from the airport. When we mentioned this to the desk clerk, she reacted with complete apathy. This does not build trust. For this reason alone, we would likely find somewhere else to stay if we visited again, and would not advise others to stay here either.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in City of Dar es Salaam?

The average price for a rental in City of Dar es Salaam is $112 per night. This rental is $32 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Rainbow Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Rainbow Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Rainbow Hotel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.

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Rainbow Hotel

Hotel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Basic Single Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room Single Use

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Rainbow Hotel

Hotel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Basic Single Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room Single Use

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in City of Dar es Salaam?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Rainbow Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rainbow Hotel?

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