Title: Rainbow Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rainbow Hotel Hotel in Dar es Salaam with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk ![Deluxe Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/63805e8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/68426815.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/8dc71c51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Executive Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/d77ccb4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/8768aefa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Rainbow Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with its rooftop terrace and Mirch Masala restaurant serving Indian cuisine. Unwind in the comfort of your room with free in-room WiFi or explore the surrounding area after enjoying concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry services. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Room service - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 3 - Nov. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=11064591&PinnedHotelID=11064591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=11064591&PinnedHotelID=11064591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 4 - Nov. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=11064591&PinnedHotelID=11064591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=11064591&PinnedHotelID=11064591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - 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108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/f68f5507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room Single Use ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Private bathroom Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ![1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/d5d7b0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Private bathroom Cable channels Desk - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/d8457ff7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Private bathroom Cable channels Desk - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ![Executive Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/909e3f8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Apartment ### Highlights Air conditioning TV 2 bedrooms Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom 2 bathrooms Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 646 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Executive Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/faa90277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Apartment ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Cable channels Daily housekeeping Living room - 398 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/ccbc90d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Private bathroom Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 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Airport (DAR) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chapan 56 Bhog - ‬10 min walk - ‪Al Aaqib Barbeque & Fast Food - ‬4 min walk - ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪Zafarani - ‬3 min walk - ‪A Tea Room - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Rainbow Hotel Hotel located in Kisutu At Rainbow Hotel, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. The on-site Indian cuisine restaurant, Mirch Masala, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services - Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a front-desk safe - A 24-hour front desk, a reception hall, and free newspapers Room features All 75 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. 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Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Mirch Masala ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 1 building - 11 floors - Built in 2010 - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 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 Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children - Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per vehicle (one way) - Housekeeping is available for an additional fee - Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Rainbow Hotel Dar es Salaam Rainbow Dar es Salaam Rainbow Hotel Hotel Rainbow Hotel Dar es Salaam Rainbow Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rainbow Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow Hotel? > As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Hotel on Dec 3, 2025 start from CA $63.58, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Rainbow-Hotel.h11064591.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Rainbow Hotel? > Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at Rainbow Hotel? > Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Rainbow Hotel? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Rainbow Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25.00 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Rainbow Hotel located? > Located in Kisutu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Le Grande Casino, St Joseph's Cathedral, and Atiman House. Askari Monument and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 6 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rainbow Hotel Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 19 4 - Poor 10 2 - Terrible 7 ### 7.2/10 Cleanliness ### 7.6/10 Staff & service ### 7.4/10 Amenities ### 6.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 5.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christof Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice hotel near the Ferry Terminal ##### Christof Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Abiola May 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Safe & Convenient downtown location for travel to Arusha and Zanzibar. Within walking distance of amenities. Very kind and accommodating manager & staff. ##### Abiola Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Sep 27, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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? ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Laurine Jul 22, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Juste pour dormir c’est bien ##### Laurine Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ilona Nov 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A nice hotel, the staff is very friendly and helpful around the clock. Clean rooms and good service. Tasty breakfast and a good selection of fresh food in the restaurant. The location is excellent (downtown, close to bus stop, many shops and restaurants nearby) but still quiet enough at night. I stayed for two weeks and would definitely come again. ##### Ilona Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William Nov 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good experience.. staff was peasant and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Good view of the street below. Good place for airport transit overnight stay. I will use again. ##### William Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jumaa hamadi Aug 21, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Det en j ##### Jumaa hamadi Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Dur-E-Aden Jul 21, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Dur-E-Aden Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley Apr 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location for a hotel with restaurants and the ferry to Zanzibar. ##### Bradley Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Godelive Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Sans comment ##### Godelive Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### JOHN Jan 1, 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Rainbow Hotel Dar es Salaam 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. ##### JOHN Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Alicia Dec 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Tout s'est bien passé, hôtel situé en plein milieu de commerces et près du ferry. Nous avions prevenu que nous serion parties avant le petit déjeuner et à notre depart l'agent de sécurité nous donne un sac du petit déjeuner à emporter, c'était adorable :) Juste pas d'eau chaude !! ##### Alicia Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy Nov 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Safe and helpful This is a safe, reliable and helpful place to stay close to the town centre. I always stay here. It’s good value. ##### Andy Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Harald Sep 28, 2022 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Zentral gelegen Nähe Fährhafen ##### Harald Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### LAURENT Sep 14, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Hôtel médiocre. L'établissement n'offre pas une prestation convenable de la propreté. La salle de bain n'était pas propre. La vaisselle était repoussante et la qualité des repas et petits déjeuners n'était pas au rendez-vous. ##### LAURENT Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Johan Sep 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good basic hotel 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. ##### Johan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amanda L. Jan 13, 2022 #### Dorm style rooms 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. ##### Amanda L. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Nov 23, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Do Yourself a Favor Do Not Stay at Rainbow Hotel 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Anna Nov 20, 2021 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Rainbow Very very basic hotel, 2/5 star. Big room, clean sheets. Worn out washroom. ##### Anna Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce Oct 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Bruce Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Jun 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, amenities they dont treat customer with dignity they are buller ##### Verified traveller Stayed 24 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Joseph May 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice place with helpful staff! ##### Joseph Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### ALEXANDER Oct 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Удобно в центре, но немного ухода не повредит Удобно в самом центре города. Персонал доброжелательный. Не мешало бы дозаправить кондиционер фрионом - он больше дует, чем охлаждает. Нужен шампунь в номере. Верхний вентилятор посне выключения второй раз включаться отказался ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EB1E416F38D607304F4D85778A28888DA1986E681603871341877.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### ALEXANDER Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RJS, Boston Mar 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### RJS Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It’s close to the ferry to Zanzibar. 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