Title: Rainbow Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Explore local flavors at the on-site restaurant then unwind on the rooftop. Let expert staff help plan your day. ## Photo gallery for Rainbow Hotel ![Deluxe Twin Room - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/63805e8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Executive Apartment | Living area - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/d77ccb4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/8dc71c51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/68426815.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Rainbow Hotel (Dar es Salaam)](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. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Business services - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 26 - Dec. 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=11064591&PinnedHotelID=11064591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=11064591&PinnedHotelID=11064591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 27 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=11064591&PinnedHotelID=11064591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=11064591&PinnedHotelID=11064591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - 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108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use ![Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board](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 Mini-fridge TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable channels - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board](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 Mini-fridge TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable channels - 172 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room ![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 Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Executive Apartment ![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 Mini-fridge TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan 2 bedrooms Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - 646 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Executive Apartment ![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 Mini-fridge TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - 398 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![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 Mini-fridge TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable channels - 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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 - ‪Subway - ‬5 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 a front-desk safe - Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services - An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room Room features All 75 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. 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Dec 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4585893&PinnedHotelID=4585893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Limited onsite parking ### Food and drink - 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 - Mini-fridge ### 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 - Tile flooring in room - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 1 building - 11 floors - Built in 2010 - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Mini-fridge ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 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 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rainbow Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Rainbow Hotel? ### Does Rainbow Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Rainbow Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 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) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 6.6 Location ### 7.6 Staff & service ### 5.8 Eco-friendliness ### 6.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 19 4 - Poor 10 2 - Terrible 7 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### wears Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Needs a good clean down ##### wears Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 4/10 Poor #### Pauline Sep 18, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Vétusté à souhait, salle de bain a la limite de l’insalubrité. Pas d’eau chaude. Petit déjeuné très basique et pas appétissant. Seul point positif : nous sommes arrivés à 8h le jour du check in et nous avons eu directement accès à notre chambre. Nous remercions l’hôtel pour ce geste. ##### Pauline Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Godelive Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Sans comment ##### Godelive Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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. 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