Rainbow Hotel
Hotel in City of Dar es Salaam
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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.
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
TV
Map of City of Dar es Salaam
Available Rooms
Basic Single Room
Beds not specified • 75 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Room
Beds not specified • 108 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Room Single Use
Beds not specified • 108 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Double Room
Beds not specified • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Twin Room
Beds not specified • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 10.0
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?
2.0 / 10.0
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?
2.0 / 10.0
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.
2.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice hotel near the Ferry Terminal
10.0 / 10.0
Nice hotel near the Ferry Terminal
10.0 / 10.0
Great location for a hotel with restaurants and the ferry to Zanzibar.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location for a hotel with restaurants and the ferry to Zanzibar.
8.0 / 10.0
Safe & Convenient downtown location for travel to Arusha and Zanzibar.
Within walking distance of amenities.
Very kind and accommodating manager & staff.
8.0 / 10.0
Safe & Convenient downtown location for travel to Arusha and Zanzibar.
Within walking distance of amenities.
Very kind and accommodating manager & staff.
2.0 / 10.0
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.
2.0 / 10.0
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.
5.0 / 10.0
This is a safe, reliable and helpful place to stay close to the town centre. I always stay here. It’s good value.
5.0 / 10.0
This is a safe, reliable and helpful place to stay close to the town centre. I always stay here. It’s good value.
4.0 / 10.0
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.
4.0 / 10.0
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.
3.0 / 10.0
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.
3.0 / 10.0
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.
1.0 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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.
2.0 / 10.0
Very very basic hotel, 2/5 star. Big room, clean sheets. Worn out washroom.
2.0 / 10.0
Very very basic hotel, 2/5 star. Big room, clean sheets. Worn out washroom.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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!
4.0 / 10.0
they dont treat customer with dignity they are buller
4.0 / 10.0
they dont treat customer with dignity they are buller
4.0 / 10.0
Nice place with helpful staff!
4.0 / 10.0
Nice place with helpful staff!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
It’s close to the ferry to Zanzibar. The rooms are nice, and is close to shops and restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
It’s close to the ferry to Zanzibar. The rooms are nice, and is close to shops and restaurants.
4.0 / 10.0
It was generally good, quite place in the evening and good breakfast and friendly personnel. We enjoyed staying at Rainbow Hotel.
4.0 / 10.0
It was generally good, quite place in the evening and good breakfast and friendly personnel. We enjoyed staying at Rainbow Hotel.
8.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
The property is old but kept clean. Breakfast could be better. The room was okay
8.0 / 10.0
The property is old but kept clean. Breakfast could be better. The room was okay
10.0 / 10.0
Within walking distance to multiple clean places to eat.
10.0 / 10.0
Good views of the city. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms. Very central and close to the ferry terminal.
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 $101 per night. This rental is $29 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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