Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × City View Room – King Bed
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 large double bed
Free cot always available
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$15 (optional)
We have 2 left
US$161 per night
Price US$513
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Johari Rotana

Boasting a restaurant, bar and views of pool, Johari Rotana is situated in Dar es Salaam, 200 metres from Zanzibar ferry. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a kids' club. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a river view. Guest rooms have a wardrobe. Guests at Johari Rotana can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and sun terrace. Guests can rent a car to explore the area, use the business centre, or read the newspapers available on site. Kariakoo Market is 2.1 km from Johari Rotana, while Tanzania National Stadium is 7 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Rotana Hotels & Resorts
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Rotana Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Buffet

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  • Sea view

  • City view

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × City View Room – King Bed
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 large double bed
Free cot always available
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$15 (optional)
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Price US$513
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We have 3 left
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot always available

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Room
431 feet²
Sea view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Iron
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$177 per night
Price US$564
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$202 per night
Price US$641
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$190 per night
Price US$603
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
High floor
  • 2 single beds
Free cot always available

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

Room
431 feet²
Sea view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$177 per night
Price US$564
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$202 per night
Price US$641
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$190 per night
Price US$603
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
High floor
  • 2 single beds
Free cot always available

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

Room
538 feet²
Sea view
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$206 per night
Price US$654
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$230 per night
Price US$731
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$218 per night
Price US$692
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
City View Room – King Bed
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 2 left
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot always available

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as pool views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Room
431 feet²
Pool view
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$161 per night
Price US$513
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$185 per night
Price US$590
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$173 per night
Price US$551
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
We have 4 left
High floor
  • 2 single beds
Free cot always available

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Room
431 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$161 per night
Price US$513
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$185 per night
Price US$590
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$173 per night
Price US$551
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
We have 7 left
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot always available

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned studio provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Entire studio
463 feet²
Private kitchen
Ensuite bathroom
Sea view
Pool view
City view
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$177 per night
Price US$564
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$202 per night
Price US$641
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$190 per night
Price US$603
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot always available

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Room
538 feet²
Sea view
Pool view
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$206 per night
Price US$654
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$230 per night
Price US$731
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$218 per night
Price US$692
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
We have 2 left
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot always available

This spacious suite is comprised of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as pool views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Private suite
807 feet²
Pool view
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$254 per night
Price US$808
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$278 per night
Price US$885
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$266 per night
Price US$846
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot always available

This spacious apartment consists of a kitchen, a seating area, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Entire apartment
936 feet²
Private kitchen
Ensuite bathroom
Sea view
Pool view
City view
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$254 per night
Price US$808
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$278 per night
Price US$885
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$266 per night
Price US$846
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot always available

This spacious suite includes 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Private suite
915 feet²
Sea view
Air conditioning
Spa bath
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$266 per night
Price US$846
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$290 per night
Price US$923
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$278 per night
Price US$885
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
We have 4 left
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot always available

This spacious suite features 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Private suite
1076 feet²
Sea view
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$315 per night
Price US$1,000
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$339 per night
Price US$1,077
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$327 per night
Price US$1,039
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
We have 5 left
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot always available

This spacious suite is comprised of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Private suite
1130 feet²
Sea view
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$524 per night
Price US$1,667
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$548 per night
Price US$1,744
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$536 per night
Price US$1,705
Included: 6 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lili
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Our stay in Johari was part of our honeymoon. The rooms are very clean, spacious and full of amenities. The hotel itself is very nice with a great location. Hotel staff were very nice and they even decorated our room with flowers. The spa and...
  • Joule
    Zambia Zambia
    Very beautiful hotel well organised,clean,comfortable,with a wonderful restaurant,great food and amazing stuff,big thank you to Norbert for all the help he was excellent😀
  • Kefilwe
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was very beautiful,clean and worth every cent
  • Danhong
    China China
    Very good position and nice people all services excellent
  • Theresia
    Namibia Namibia
    5 star experience, amazing breakfast, the mega platter was (chefs kiss), staff is friendly
  • Irshaad
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The gym was really good, lovely pool, the room was spacious and clean.
  • Maira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Initially booked it as it’s close to the ferry but the hotel was exceptional! From all the hospitality from the staff to the services to all their facilities
  • Georgea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, next to Zanzibar Ferry, was the reason for selecting this hotel - you couldn’t get closer. The staff are very helpful, kind, welcoming and polite 1 excellent. They offer a great buffet breakfast too.
  • Dishant
    India India
    I liked the location and size of the room. View from room was amazing.
  • Moises
    Spain Spain
    The room was big enough, and had a large table to work. Excellent shower, very good breakfast and lovely swimmingpool The Cafe at the ground floor is a good place to have meetings and enjoy good coffee with excellent service.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

4 restaurants on site
  • ZAFARANI ALL DAY DINING
    • Cuisine
      African • Indian • Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Kibo Lobby Lounge
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
  • Hamilton Gastro Pub
    • Cuisine
      American • British
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
  • Noble House
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

House rules

Johari Rotana takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Johari Rotana in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.