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title: "Rainbow Hotel, Dar es Salaam: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Rainbow Hotel in Dar es Salaam: rated 6.9 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rainbow-hotel-dar-es-salaam/
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hotel · ★★★
# Rainbow Hotel

City Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

6.9 ·  Okay 102 reviews ·  #57 #57 of 57 in Dar es Salaam ·  5.8 Location score
## About Rainbow Hotel

Rainbow Hotel is a hotel in City Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 102 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 5.0 km from the centre of Dar es Salaam. The nearest beach is 1.6 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:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 75

- **Floors:** 10

- **Opened:** 2010

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 14

Plot No.1900/59, Morogoro Road [rainbow-hoteltz.com](http://www.rainbow-hoteltz.com/)

## How Rainbow Hotel scores

Better rated than 1% of hotels in Dar es Salaam

-   Guest rating **6.9**
-   Location **5.8**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **4.7**
-   Public transport **8.7**

Dar es Salaam average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **65**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **46**

- **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="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</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="">5.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Askari Monument510 m
-   Wizara Ya Kazi Na Ajira650 m
-   Uhuru Monument700 m
-   Wizara Ya Ujenzi - Wakala wa Ufundi na Umeme(TEMESA)1.9 km

## Rainbow Hotel: in detail

Rainbow Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hotel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Shuttle offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Dar Es Salaam. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hotel's ticket service and tours. Relax and feel the warmth in the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Rainbow Hotel, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Rainbow Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Rainbow Hotel, uniquely crafted rooms provide various layout choices, featuring spaces equipped with separate living room and balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. Rainbow Hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location.

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## Questions about Rainbow Hotel

### How do guests rate Rainbow Hotel?

Rainbow Hotel has a guest rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 102 reviews, which is better than 1% of rated hotels in Dar es Salaam.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Rainbow Hotel?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Rainbow Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Rainbow Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Rainbow Hotel from the airport?

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

### Is Rainbow Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Rainbow Hotel have?

Rainbow Hotel has 75 rooms on 10 floors.

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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