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Rungwe Palace Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect blend of convenience and excitement at this centrally located hotel in Kariakoo, just steps from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

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Rungwe Palace Hotel in bustling Kariakoo is a practical base for exploring Zanzibar. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, in-room WiFi, and amenities like dry cleaning. Its location near the ferry terminal ensures seamless island connections.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$1,193
NT$1,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, City View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, City View | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking, City View

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking, City View | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Non Smoking, City View

Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kariakoo, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam, is home to Rungwe Palace Hotel. Uhuru Monument and Atiman House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mbudya Island and Coco Beach. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World are also worth visiting.
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Map
Mahiwa St, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St Joseph's Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef's Pride Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Al Aaqib Barbeque & Fast Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pappa Roti - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Rungwe Palace Hotel

Hotel located in Kariakoo
A free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Rungwe Palace Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an elevator, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a reception hall
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5 per night

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rungwe Palace Hotel Dar es Salaam
Rungwe Palace Dar es Salaam
Rungwe Palace
Rungwe Palace Hotel Hotel
Rungwe Palace Hotel Dar es Salaam
Rungwe Palace Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Rungwe Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rungwe Palace Hotel?

As of 2026/1/17, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rungwe Palace Hotel on 2026/1/31 start from NT$1,193, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rungwe Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rungwe Palace Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Rungwe Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rungwe Palace Hotel located?

Located in Kariakoo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kariakoo Market and Uhuru Monument. Vijana Mall and Le Grande Casino are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Rungwe Palace Hotel Reviews

2.0

2.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

2.0

Staff & service

2.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad hotel

They did not accept my payment to you & made me pay again in cash. I need you to refund my money
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Iman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025