Situated in Maji Ya Chai, 37 km from Ngurdoto Crater National Park, Shamba Hostel features free bikes and rooms with free WiFi access. Among the various facilities are a garden and a shared lounge. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hostel offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast. Guests at Shamba Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Maji ya Chai and Usa River, like cycling,Walking ,Market Visit and Cultural Activities . The accommodation provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Speaking English and Swahili, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Arusha National Park is 32 km from Shamba Hostel and Kilimanjaro International Airport 27 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
6.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Irene
    Italy Italy
    The accommodation is very clean and comfortable, the food is absolutely amazing and abundant. The staff is super kind and gentle, they are ready to answer at any doubt or question, and in case you need something. The hostel is surrounded by...
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place with gorgeous gardens, very friendly hosts and delicious vegan/vegetarian food
  • Sen
    China China
    dinner,breakfast,shower,everything is excellent. People are very nice.
  • Roland
    Germany Germany
    Clean, spacious rooms and bathrooms for a great price. The dinner was excellent, and the staff was super kind. Don't look further if you just need a reliable and comfortable place to sleep between trips or flights.
  • Andrea
    Italy Italy
    I recommend this hotel for courtesy the food and location: we stayed here the last night in Tanzania due to its proximity to the JRO airport (35 minutes by car). Dinner and breakfast were excellent, the staff very friendly and helpful. Our room...
  • Maxine
    Spain Spain
    Very nice hostel. Located in a nice village very close to kilimanjaro airport. Staff was lovely and dinner was included and it was very good. Thank you!
  • Leontine
    France France
    the quietness, simplicity and fit-for purpose hostel
  • Alexandra
    Germany Germany
    My brother and I had perfect 2 days in Shamba Hostel. We were the only guest in the entire Hostel but breakfast and dinner were prepared with so much love and it was very tasty...thank you for these perfect dinners. Rooms were very clean with...
  • Katerina
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Really amazing staff, we got everything we asked for, the food was really delicious, hot water and everything
  • Abram
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Staff was helpful and friendly. The food was good and there was plenty of it. The bed was comfortable and there was hot water for the shower.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shamba Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Mosquito net
    • Car hire
    • Carpeted
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Shamba Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:00 to 23:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 11:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 10 years are welcome.

    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

    10 - 14 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$10 per child, per night

    Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Shamba Hostel 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.

    FAQs about Shamba Hostel

    • The prices at Shamba Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Shamba Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Shamba Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Live music/performance
      • Movie nights
      • Bike tours

    • Check-in at Shamba Hostel is from 11:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Shamba Hostel is 3.1 miles from the centre of Usa River. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.