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Reviews of Rainbow Hotel 3 stars

Plot No:1900/59 Morogoro Road, Kisutu, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

#84 of 94 hotels in Dar es Salaam

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 335 hotel reviews

5.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.0

  • Comfort

    6.1

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    6.1

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    5.0
    Fairly good, except the toilet which was leaking.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was good and staff at the hotel made my stay hospitable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    7.0
    comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    only one lift and because high sometimes a long wait

    Location good and good restaurants close

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    5.0
    It was not special
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sheets and covers were too old

    Location was good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    6.0
    Value for its location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt very dated.

    Close to Ferry dock.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    7.0
    convenience is the best plus point of this hotel. i heard from the manager lots of upgrades are taki
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 19 nights

    there were some roached and insects in the room so if you stay there take anti mosquito repellent and anti bugs spray please

    this is a basic non star budget hotel conveniently located. nothing special about it however the employees are very accommodating and helpful. location is excellent

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is an ok Hotel in the middle of town. Makes it convenient to move around

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Facilities are fairly basic and breakfast could be better.

    Location is excellent right in the center and just a short walk to the Zanzibar ferry. The price is excellent for this location and facilities are adequate for a short stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    6.0
    Worth for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is good but it could be better in term of variation.

    Location is very good and safe to walk around. Hotel is close to Zanzibar ferry station and to Casino restaurant. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedding, worn out towels, fridge had rusty stains, breakfast options very limited

    Promixity to the ferry station

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed not firm enough

    Location and peacefully place

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall,the 2 nights were perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell of the room was not very fresh.there is a need to apply air freshener.

    The location was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's old and too expensive for what you get. And my room was too noisy. I could hear street noise early morning and late at night even though I asked for a quiet room. Disappointed about no water at breakfast buffet. I had to get hot water and wait until it got colder (I drink only normal water and it was disappointing to see only coffee, juice from a box and not fresh, and hot water for tea there).

    Wifi worked mostly well. Breakfast was ok, I was glad to have fresh fruit there (I don't eat anything else). There were a few other breakfast options though (just a few). Good location, walking distance to the ferry and right in the city center. One hotel receptionist was a bit weird when I was checking in but all the other employees were fine.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    not very clean infrastructures are old a female reception is not very friendly

    good value for money location: very close to the port, 5 minutes walk good chinese restaurant nearby take away breakfast for early check out

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    6.0
    Centrum hotel with good price but not clean!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel rooms ( specially bathrooms) need desperate fixing. It is bit out of hands... cleaning and fixing part of rooms is not good! Breakfast is ok but you have to look away when you see waiter, his closes need washing machine!

    Very good location! 500 m from harbour. Take the hotel when you are not very picky about cleaning.... and you need good place to stay in center. It has air conditioner. I was ready for total disaster ( by reading reviews) but at least our sheets were clean and room was clean (bathroom not so much). But staff was very nice and our airport transfer at 2 am ordered by hotel was super, new car and on time!! And with reasonable price!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    5.0
    So dirty! Just if you really need to stay in the center and it is the cheapest version around.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed is rock hard, it is very very dirty, they only mop the floor, otherwise nothing is cleaned. everything is in ruin, not at all well kept. the breakfast is very poor, only the instant coffee is ok.

    the staff is great, Nasma and Ijaz compensated for the horrible rooms. The rooms are big indeed and there is a nice view from the 10th floor. the location is good, being in the center and close to the ferry to zanzibar.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    5.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was just no as described. Not recommended at all . All amenities either not working or no there

    Nothing

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenience in terms of location to the Ferry

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    6.0
    Short stay - transit to Zanzibar
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    convenient location to Zanzibar ferry terminal

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    5.0
    Only if you need a place right next to the ferry port…
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevator was broken and I was stuck in it for 5-10 minutes while it suddenly stopped moving. Very scary! The staff didn’t even give me an apology whatsoever. There was a cockroach in the room and the hot shower never worked.

    Location: it is less than 5 minutes walk from the ferry port.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location near Zanzibar ferry and Wi-Fi were great

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    6.0
    Moderate enjoyment
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To be at the city centre

    Location is nice due to located at the city centre. Accessible to all public transport

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some faculties were not functional, got to check on that.

    Very convenient location to the Zanzibar ferry and CBD

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    6.0
    Ny stay was ok but could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The air in the room was not fresh, it was like the room was last used a long long time ago

    The room was ok

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hmm, it is a bit grim place. Good just to crash on a bed for a night.

    Ok place. Very close to the ferry terminal. The receptionist was very helpful. It is what it is. Nothing special but it was relatevely clean and only 5 min away walking to the ferry terminal. I would use it again but I know that some people wouldn't.

    Stayed in October 2023

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