Fantastic place a home away from home

Central location

I hate leaving a one star review because yes you should book at the Johari Rotana!! The service here is exceptional and also the amenities are great! They know 5-star❣️ Miraji, Neema, Said, Cyrian and my fave bartenders on 8!! They treated me the best but made my drinks how I like them and now I can’t remember their names, Lol! Eugene and just the entire staff at the Gaston pub is the best!! Sorry I missed names but you all were amazing to me, Asante Sana Now that kibo restaurant manager should be fired cause the staff is amazing but each time I went here the food was stale and against my better judgement I got hungry and ordered in room dining their most expensive dish at the Kibo, their prawn sandwich and it arrived to my room stale, i picked at the dried shrimp and what a regret … it ruined my entire trip in Zanzibar well at least the first 4 days I couldn’t leave my bed… didn’t get to do any tours and being from the states this trip was very costly. It’s also unacceptable since this was the only restaurant opened during this time to offer in room dining… also the hotel was super busy, how was it possible I got spoiled prawns with 5 presidents staying at this hotel during the same time I was there! The Kibo ugh!! Everytime I went there stale food!! I should have complained sooner but the staff is really friendly but Kibo in-room dining almost cost me a hospital visit if it wasn’t for my faith in God!!! So pissed and this is unacceptable to risk guests life like that!!

All staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are very spacious and well-designed, and service was outstanding.

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!

Great staff and very nice hotel would stay again without a doubt

Ok

Great service and attention to detail. Only thing was the smell in the room

Amazing staff and great stay

We needed a good clean comfortable place before our flight…. This ticked all the boxes

Good

The property is modern with all the amenities one values during vacation. Several restaurants on site, beautiful rooms, helpful and professional staff, good food options, visually appealing with lovely art work throughout, an infinity pool, and nightly entertainment. The location is across from the port, so the streets are always full of people. Taxis are plentiful and it's easy to get around. There is sometimes a language barrier however. The nearby beach is not for swimming. The closest clean water beach is about an hour away. The surrounding areas were safe but poverty is present. I loved the people, the culture and the hospitality. I would stay at this property again if I return.

Beautiful room and bathroom, great pool.

Everything was perfect only the parking attendants were very rude

very good

Classy yotel, professional employees and beautiful rooms....love it

Great staff. Areas surrounding property not great, but inside is fantastic

Beautiful property

My husband and I only stayed at the Johari Rotana for one night which was very unfortunate as we would have loved more time there. We booked a driver to and from the airport through the hotel and he was amazing, despite very challenging driving conditions. Our room was beautiful and the entire hotel is stunning with great African artwork. Check in was quick and staff were great. We really enjoyed our dinner on the gorgeous rooftop with pool lit up and live music. Food was very good, with an extensive menu and attentive service. We left so early morning that we missed the buffet breakfast that was included, but they packed us a breakfast to go. Overall, it was an amazing way to end our trip to East Africa!

Very good hotel, close to town was visting family. Excellent service

Perfect

What an amazing hotel! Very clean and modern. Our room was spacious. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful. There is a wide range of choice for breakfast. For the first time in years I had a swim in a swimming pool and I loved it. Beautiful lobby and amazing art. Which you should see even if you do not stay in this hotel. Just go there to have a drink/meal and enjoy. We checked out in the morning to walk around in the city, but because we had a very late flight we wanted to change our clothing before heading to the airport. We could use the spa dressing room in the evening to change the clothes we wore the whole day. Excellent.

Good view

Impressive hotel. The only hotel that competes at this level is the Hyatt Regency and it’s often priced much higher. Rooms are big and the interior is modern and new looking. Service was outstanding.

Excellent services

Good hotel .

Very professional service.

All of the amenities, food and location were great!

First class guest welcome, very friendly staff throughout, from cleaner to manager....good service throughout...

It is fairly new..some of the restaurant and areas are not opened yet