Johari Rotana, Dar es SalaamJohari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $202 a night (cached, not a live quote).Johari Rotana is a five-star hotel situated in central Dar es Salaam. The property contains 193 rooms and suites alongside 60 serviced apartments, making it the largest hotel in the city. It sits near the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and Atiman House. Guests can access several restaurants, a bar, a cigar lounge, and a swimming pool. On-site facilities include a casino, a spa, a gym, and various meeting rooms. The hotel suits business travellers and families, though the large scale of the property may feel busy during peak times. It is located roughly 30 minutes from Julius Nyerere International Airport.What stands out

Spacious and clean rooms

High quality breakfast options

Professional customer service

Complimentary club food and drinks

Watch out for

Large scale property

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