Name: Johari Rotana
Address: Sokoine Drive Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square Salaam Towers, Kivukoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Rating: 8.75

Guest reviews

8.8

Fabulous

Based on 416 verified reviews

What guests think

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Across recent reviews, Johari Rotana earns strong praise for professional staff, modern spacious rooms, and well-liked facilities like the pool, gym, and rooftop spaces, while some guests note check-in hiccups, occasional food or restaurant issues, and busy surroundings.

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10

Bahar

4 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay

10

Joel

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great! We arrived early in the morning and were able to use the pool free of charge while waiting for the rooms and we were also upgraded to large suits. Very friendly throughout.

10

Rasmus

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room, great breakfast and easy access to ferry

2

Raid

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The front office staff were unprofessional and made the check-in and check-out process unnecessarily difficult for me.

10

Swami

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great time in Dar

Sokoine Drive Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square Salaam Towers, Kivukoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Location

A stay at Johari Rotana places you in the heart of Dar es Salaam, steps from St Joseph's Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Le Grande Casino and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Atiman House.

St Joseph's Cathedral(0.1 miles)

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal(0.1 miles)

Le Grande Casino(0.2 miles)

Atiman House(0.2 miles)

Askari Monument(0.4 miles)

Azania Front Lutheran Church(0.5 miles)

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Property Policies

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From 14:00 to 00:00

Before 12:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although parking is limited.

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately USD 25 per person. Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast.

Pets are not allowed at the property, but service animals are exempt.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests can request early or late check-in/check-out by contacting the property in advance.

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additionally, elevators are available for easy access to different floors.

The hotel is located in the heart of Dar es Salaam, just steps from St Joseph's Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. It is approximately 0.2 km from Le Grande Casino and Atiman House, and about 10.9 km from Julius Nyerere International Airport.

Yes, the property features an outdoor swimming pool, which is available seasonally. The pool offers a relaxing environment for guests.

Up to 5 children can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 50 per night, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.

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