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title: "Johari Rotana, Dar es Salaam: 9.0/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam: rated 9.0 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Rotana
# Johari Rotana

City Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

9.0 ·  Excellent 49 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 56 in Dar es Salaam ·  5.5 Location score
## About Johari Rotana

Johari Rotana is a hotel in City Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 49 reviews. Facilities include outdoor pool, spa, free breakfast, restaurant, bar, gym. It is 5.1 km from the centre of Dar es Salaam. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 253

- **Floors:** 28

- **Opened:** 2019

- **Chain:** Rotana

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 13

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Plot No. 2217/1/168 Sokoine Drive [rotana.com](https://www.rotana.com/joharirotana)

## Live prices around Johari Rotana

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## How Johari Rotana scores

Better rated than 93% of hotels in Dar es Salaam

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **5.5**
-   Facilities **10.0**
-   Spa & wellness **8.5**
-   Beach access **5.1**
-   Public transport **8.7**

Dar es Salaam average

## Amenities

Outdoor poolSpaFree breakfastRestaurantBarGymFree parking24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Outdoor pool
-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Pets allowed
-   Smoke-free

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **60**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **32**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **6**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Central Railway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">400 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dar es Salaam</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Day 2 Day</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dar Centurian Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">190 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Askari Monument460 m
-   Wizara Ya Kazi Na Ajira780 m
-   Uhuru Monument830 m
-   Wizara Ya Ujenzi - Wakala wa Ufundi na Umeme(TEMESA)1.9 km

## Weather in Dar es Salaam

[Dar es Salaam weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/tanzania/dar-es-salaam-region/dar-es-salaam/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Hotels with a pool in Dar es Salaam](https://stayversus.com/en/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/pool/)
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-   [Hotels with free parking in Dar es Salaam](https://stayversus.com/en/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/free-parking/)
-   [Hotels with a gym in Dar es Salaam](https://stayversus.com/en/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/gym/)

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## Questions about Johari Rotana

### How do guests rate Johari Rotana?

Johari Rotana has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 49 reviews, which is better than 93% of rated hotels in Dar es Salaam.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Johari Rotana?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Johari Rotana include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does Johari Rotana have a pool?

Yes, Johari Rotana has a swimming pool (outdoor pool).

### Is there parking at Johari Rotana?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Johari Rotana from the airport?

The nearest airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### Is Johari Rotana close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.5 km from the hotel.

### When did Johari Rotana open?

Johari Rotana opened in 2019.

### How many rooms does Johari Rotana have?

Johari Rotana has 253 rooms on 28 floors.

### Are pets allowed at Johari Rotana?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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