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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.

Really nice, calm and clean room. Breakfast was amazing. They make whatever you like. Seems a bit outside center, but you can take the “badjadji”(tuk tuk) or taxi and you’re there in a minute. It is also ideally located if you want to visit a coffeefarm or one of the waterfalls. You can go for an organised trip or hike yourself like we did. Tip: negotiate the price for the taxi to citycenter and airport.

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9.1
Wonderful
183 reviews
Price from
$30
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.

Innocent was very welcoming, he makes the guests feel at home and is very helpful with any request. The house has a very nice garden and the rooms are comfortable. About 10 minutes walk from the main road.

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9.4
Wonderful
340 reviews
Price from
$18
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.

Wonderful location,staff very friendly and polite. You can feel like at home and would like to stay longer for tasting the pleasure of being cuddled a little bit more also by delicious cuisine of Hope and his friends.

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9.5
Exceptional
63 reviews
Price from
$33.60
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.

one of the most amazing places i ever stayed in

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9.4
Wonderful
70 reviews
Price from
$250
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
$302.50
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
$42.75
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
$27
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.

This place is yet to be discovered and get the recognition it deserves. The location is not very great, but you forget that fact soon as you enter the compound because it is quite beautiful, with amazing customer service. The design of the property is simple, modern and elegant with a mini-pool to boot. I loved the mezzanine design (which reminds me of Heritage Collection Skylight in Singapore :) and the well thought out interior, including a mini-bar fashioned dining area, well furnished kitchen, a huge smart tv infront of a comfortable couch. The staff were also super helpful and went out of their way to make you comfortable.

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7.8
Good
10 reviews
Price from
$48.60
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
$30
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
Excellent
4 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $53
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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!
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    9.1
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    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.
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  • Avg. price/night: $27
    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!
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  • Avg. price/night: $23
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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
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  • Avg. price/night: $35
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 67 reviews
    Very friendly hosts. Not far from city center, quiet and nice pool, very good breakfast.
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  • Avg. price/night: $88.40
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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.
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  • Avg. price/night: $34.12
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
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    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!
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  • Avg. price/night: $47.50
    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.
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  • Avg. price/night: $30
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
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    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! :)
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