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Mambo Hideaway, a property with a bar, is situated in Arusha, 7.5 km from Old German Boma, 8 km from Uhuru monument, as well as 9.2 km from Njiro Complex. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

Everything was great, the host was very helpful and prepared delirious food. We stayed in the hut for couple of days. Very recommend!

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9.1
Superb
183 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking is located in Mianzini area, 1.4 km from Selian Town Clinic. Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking is less than 10 min drive & 35 min walk to city center. The property is also 1.9 km away from Gosheni Adventures. The accommodation provides free WiFi.

At the guest house, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Mazzola Safari House offers some rooms with mountain views, and rooms include a private bathroom.

For the price, this place can't be beat! I only stayed 1 night as I was moving on early the next morning, but during my short time here, the staff was super friendly and helpful. The place is beautiful, and the room was super comfortable. Innocent even got up early at 6am in the morning to communicate with the driver picking me up and to see me off. I definitely recommend a stay here!

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9.4
Superb
340 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

The guest house consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and slippers. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

We just finished the most amazing one week safari with Lazaro and his awesome guide and driver Justin. The experience was spectacular from start to finish. In addition to being Immersed in Africa’s magnificence we were welcomed as friends and hosted with these guys who made the experience really fun. We saw more animals than I ever imagined seeing and we saw them close up and learned so much from Justin and Lazaros interpretations of what was observed. Although we are not young (early 60s) we opted for a camping safari. It was a great choice as Lazaro and Justin and the chef Lazaro took care of all of the details of camping. The tents and gear was of good quality and the chef Lazaro was amazing at meeting our particular food preferences (we’re vegetarian) and we felt spoiled by the excellent meals. The experience of camping in the Serengeti amidst the park and animals is one we will never forget! I would so,strongly recommend this experience. What sets Lazaro and Africa Magic Holidays apart is the care Lazaro takes to communicate and assess client preferences to ensure and awesome experience. He is committed to promoting sustainable and ethical tourism and by the time we arrived we felt we arrived as friends rather than as clients. He went way above and beyond picking us up and dropping us off at Kilimanjaro Airport and spending time with us on the day before the safari to show us Arusha. Any anxieties we had about going on a safari we set aside the morning we left Arusha with Lazaro and Justin and headed to Tarangire National Park where we were greeted by a plethora of wildlife. We visited four National,parks including Taarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Each was fascinating and they provided a good diversity of experiences. We also visited a Maasai village en route which was also interesting. On the trip we saw the big five plus other great wildlife like a cheetah and had an amazing 13 plus hour game drive to the north Serengeti.

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9.5
Exceptional
63 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Nestled in a coffee estate, Meru House features an outdoor swimming pool and jogging track. It is surrounded by a manicured tropical garden. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The spacious rooms all come with views of the garden and African-style décor. They are also furnished with a seating area and desk. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Real quiet location. With lovely birds singing around the house. Friendly staff and excellent food thanks to chef Abraham! I had an excellent weekend and do warmly recommend it to everybody who likes something different.

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9.4
Superb
70 reviews
Price from
£201
per night

Located in Arusha, 1.3 km from Old German Boma, African Tulip provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The inn has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

We stayed here prior to our safari and we will stay here after our safari. Great place to stay in Arusha. We got there early and we didn't feel like hanging around the room. The concierge immediately helped us get an afternoon safari drive in Arusha National Park. We got back to the hotel late and had a nice dinner. I'm one of these weirdos who for health reasons can't eat salt. They made a special meal just for me. Got a great night sleep. The room is good. Had a nice breakfast the next morning and off we went. Definitely a nice place to stay. Thanks for everything.

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8.5
Very good
44 reviews
Price from
£245
per night

Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits are available daily at the guest house. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Keeney House at St. Gabriel's offers a selection of packed lunches.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house.

Arusha International Conference Centre - AICC is 5.9 km from the guest house, while Ngurdoto Crater is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Arusha Airport, 12 km from Tropicana House.

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10
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Set 2.8 km from Njiro Complex, Jabulani Private Villas offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 3.1 km from Old German Boma, 3.6 km from Uhuru monument and 28 km from Meserani Snake Park. Lake Momella is 43 km from the guest house.

JPV is such an amazing place. And whats better, Frank was very prompt in reaching out to us even before we arrived to help us with information. Beautiful, quiet and very relaxing place! highly recommended!

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7.8
Good
10 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Located just 1.3 km from Old German Boma, Green Garden Guest House features accommodation in Arusha with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a shared kitchen. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Some units include a private entrance. Guests can enjoy a meal at an outdoor dining area at the guest house.

The staff was friendly. And there were a lot of outdoor hangout places. The place lives up to its name in the sense that there is a lot of green, which is nice.

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7.5
Good
64 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Situated in Arusha, 3.1 km from Old German Boma, The Milimani Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 3.6 km of Uhuru monument. The accommodation provides room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the inn, all rooms have a balcony with a mountain view. At The Milimani Lodge rooms have bed linen and towels.

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8.8
Fabulous
4 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £42.53
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    Very communicative host Walter, comfortable room, bed and bathroom. Quiet neighborhood, not to far from city centre. Walter helped me out with a lot of things, really takes care a you a his guest. Try to be in touch with Walter before going there , the place is a bit hard to find using only navigation. By phone he can explain best way to get there. Good value for money!
    Elselyne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.70
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 141 reviews
    We slept a total of 3 nights at Utamanduni Hous and were very impressed with the accommodation. The accommodation has 4 very nicely furnished rooms, one common room and a big garden. Chris is a great host and the staff are incredibly helpful. Traditional cooking was done for us in the evening. The breakfast with fresh fruits as well as jam and pancakes is excellent. The property also has a beautifully landscaped garden with a seating area around a campfire pit and a small outdoor bar.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £21.67
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 120 reviews
    Really nice hostel in the heart of the city but in a quiet street and nice neighbourhood. The place is simple but does the trick, it's clean, free breakfast (eggs toast and fruits), comfortable and welcoming and cheap. The staff was very kind, Ibrahim the owner is very friendly and helping and also organises tours at the best prices in town making it an excellent base for many activities in the region!
    Roxanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.46
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 340 reviews
    The place is perfect if you look for a quiet and relaxing stay in Arusha that you can spend in the very nice garden in the back yard. The hosts are very friendly and supportive with everything you need. Bus station and city center are in 5- to 10-minutes driving distance, a local street kitchen with nice food for little money is within 3 minutes walking distance. All in all highly recommended!
    Leonie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £28.09
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    Very friendly hosts. Not far from city center, quiet and nice pool, very good breakfast.
    Philipp
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £70.94
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 40 reviews
    The house is well located, close to Fifis Restaurant and the city center. Derek was a great host, collected us from the airport and checked on us throughout our stay.
    John
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £27.38
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 56 reviews
    Had a great time at Wakawaka. Room was awesome, very clean, comfy bed & good wifi over the property. Very secure and good location close to the clock tower but away from the main road so quiet at night. David was a great host sorting out airport pickup for me (recommend) and then info for my onward travels and making sure I was ok. The ladies serving breakfast were great as well and always so happy. Would recommend when staying in Arusha!
    David
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.12
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 249 reviews
    I like to think of this place as a bed and breakfast or boutique hotel. It is a small cute hotel located off a dirt road about 15 - 20mins from Arusha Airport. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was cheap and nice. Location was in the middle of town with so many businesses nearby.
    Ayomide
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.07
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 217 reviews
    Great hostel, very good service , the manager antonio helped us with everything we needed ! Really recomended for pepole on a low budget the rooms are great for the price and also the locaiton is very quiet.
    john
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 51 reviews
    Great location close to the city centre (the Booking.com location is accurate; Google Maps is outdated). Quiet area, comfortable flat with own kitchen, bathroom and living room. Swahiba is a great host, we are glad for having got to know him and supporting his business. Bed was comfortable and the fruit juice maker in the kitchen was a bonus! :)
    Peter
    People with friends

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