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Reviews of Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha 4 stars

Old Moshi Road, Arusha, Tanzania

#17 of 91 hotels in Arusha

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 123 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    9.0
    nice people good launch pad for safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    being pestered out on the street.

    staff and food. very helpful stff and good food

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Great choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Nice central location. Really comfortable stay with everything you need. Restaurant meal was delicious as was breakfast. Staff were lovely.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    8.0
    It is a bit over price for what you get.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The shower in the bath is not ideal. Not all staff understand English or can speak English properly. Carpets in the foyer had stains that looked like it was not washed in a long while,

    The hotel is situated close to the town within walking distance. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. It has a homely feeling about it.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Excellent place to recover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music might have been a bit loud.

    Great facilities when you come back after a dusty week on the safari trail.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    9.0
    Luxury hotel but not for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The taxis they did business with were a little expensive. Other hotels were cheaper with taxis. I suggest finding your own or getting a tuk tuk. Treadmills don’t work that great but it was still functional. Lastly, as a solo parent we received less service at dinner and breakfast compared to a bigger party. I know usually bigger party of people may mean bigger tips, but it didn’t feel good to occasionally be ignored. Lastly, I didn’t know the policy of paying for the drinks right away. I thought it would just be charged to the room. It felt embarrassing to be chased down by a staff member, mind you who ignored us most of the time, to tell us we needed to pay for the drinks. I suggests letting your customers know the policy when you sit them down since things can be different in different countries so no embarrassment happens.

    The room was wonderful, very spacious. The housekeepers were great. I liked the location of the hotel. It was close to many things. The gym was small but functional. I enjoyed the in room dinner service food menu. They also have a foreign money exchange bank inside the hotel. The pool is kept clean everyday. I enjoyed being able to eat outside as well.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    16
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cold pool

    Eating

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    10
    What a place! Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s the perfect place to go before starting Safari! We arrived very early after a long flight and Erick the nice receptionist managed to give us a room where we could rest! The staff are what make this place special! Everyone has a big smile on their face and is so polite and genuine. A special shout out to Adam who served us delicious lunch by the pool and David at dinner in the restaurant. We had by far the best paneer curry we’ve ever had. In general the food choice was amazing and great vegetarian options as well. The room was very clean and comfortable. When we checked out two of the housekeeping staff offered to take our bags on the way down. The level of service was incredible and many other 5 star hotels could learn front hear guys. Asante Sana :)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    10
    Recommended if you are visiting Arusha for business or pleasure.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Convinient and clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    8.0
    Perfect to relax before going on adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One member at the reception who was not willing to help us, on the contrary to all the other members of the staff. There was only three long chairs for all the hotel.

    The falicities are really great, perfect to relax

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic value for Money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Kibo Palace Hotel was remarkable 👌🏽 Staff members were amazing. Really helpful and friendly. From the reception staff to the restaurant and the domestic and the bar staff kept my Cocktails coming. Quite a charming young man.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Quite comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable bed, the shower was great and the breakfast was delicious

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First we got a room with a faulty AC but luckily we were allowed to change rooms. The second one had the same layout as the first one. Maybe it was a bit more worn out but most importantly the AC worked like a charm. After the long hot day on a safari this was just what we needed to get some rest.

    A nice hotel in a good location, friendly personnel, very functional for 3 adults. Good value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Nice boutique and luxury hotel in downtown Arusha
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room could be bigger

    Great staff and really detail oriented services, great location, close to the town

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional stay in the heart of Arusha
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing.

    Our stay here was wonderful. The hotel staff were very hospitable and helped us with every request we had. The hotel is also extremely comfortable with all possible amenities and is located incredibly centrally.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, friendly and helpfull staff, room upgrade

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Generosa was exceptionally a good server. Always smiling and attentive. The rest of the stall also great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buffet dinner quite expensive for the area

    Good location and good facilities

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Perfect stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could be nice if rooms would be clean properly. After 4 nights stay the floor was rather dirty.

    The staff is amassing. Everybody smiling, which is a great thing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress is a bit broken and is slanted

    Great location, friendly staff, rich breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Coach at the gym was staring. Check in process was slow. Seems expensive for what it is.

    Staff was very friendly. Rooms clean. Gym well equipped. Food at the restaurant good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    10
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nik

    Good service by staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    9.0
    Will definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s clean, facilities are excellent. Staff are extremely helpful.

    It’s is beautiful. Very comfortable & clean. My second time staying here. Will definitely stay again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The staff- simply exceptional with friendly and welcoming demeanor

    Stayed in October 2023

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