Kilimanjaro National Park - 22 min drive - 10.3 km
Materuni Waterfalls - 25 min drive - 18.4 km
Getting around
Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 70 min drive
Airport pick-up service
Restaurants
Kilimanjaro Union Coffee - 8 min drive
IndoItaliano Restaurant - 8 min drive
Fresh Restaurant - 7 min drive
The Taj Mahal - 8 min drive
Kili java coffee&chai - 7 min drive
About this property
The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi
The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi is a great choice for a stay in Moshi. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.
All inclusive
All-inclusive room rates at The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–11:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
What to do
Safari nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Fan
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per vehicle
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
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The Secret Garden Moshi Moshi
The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 50.00 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi and nearby?
The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi has a spa and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Secret Garden Hotel Moshi?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Jul 23, 2024
Darron
Darron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 21, 2023
This place needs renovation.
Looks much better on the pictures.
Shower needs to be fixed.
Water pressure is very weak.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 9, 2023
great service
Our stay in this hotel is a good experience. the service is excellent. the condition of the hotel is good we have some little issues but they were urgent to fix it. joseph one of the server there was very kind and accomodating, always making sure were taken care off. the owner also check on us everyday. i would recommend this hotel for a great experience in Kilimanjaro. plus factor you can see the view of mt Kilimanjaro.
Katherine
Katherine, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2023
Enjoyable Stay Pre-Kilimanjaro
I really enjoyed my stay. This is a discount B&B with good service and spacious rooms. If you haven't been to Moshi yet, this hotel is slightly out of the town center. I would urge you to avoid the town center - it is really noisy and the air isn't good. On hot Tanzanian days, these things matter. The Secret Garden is adjacent to an open field and it is quiet. Also, the owner Daudi is an interesting person - ask him to tell you the story of this property - it's quite interesting!
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 2, 2023
I was transferred to Friends of mine hotel becasue the hotel was fully booked by the time i arrived. Therefore i did not experience Secret Garden. The service at Friends of mine hotel was excellent.
Tabitha
Tabitha, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 27, 2023
The property attracts an eclectic grouping of travelers who are warm and friendly.
The property also has a lovely first-floor verandah with a bar and lounge that is shaded by trees and a great place to meet other travelers.
Lovely views of Mt Kilimanjaro from the verandah.
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 29, 2021
I enjoyed the staff service at this pleasant hotel near the center of Moshi. This is a very nice small hotel with a mixture of experienced tourists and backpackers. Breakfast and dinner were excellent, so I strongly recommend adding the board aspect of your reservation.
David C.
David C., 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2021
Excellent stay
It was very cozy place, feels like you're staying with a friendly family but at the same time the rooms look like standard hotel rooms with nice bathrooms!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2021
Great value small hotel with character.
Daudi and his staff are doing their very best despite lack of tourists due to travel restrictions in other countries.
Rooms are more than adequate with comfortable beds,fans,hot water shower etc.
Bfast is fine.
Other meals are good too but please expect to wait an hour as everything is cooked to order.
MARK
MARK, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 11, 2020
Very nice place to start off Kilimanjaro trek. Hotel is nice, bed was comfortable, staff was extra accommodating and felt very welcome.
Will
Will, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 26, 2020
Not as advertised. Stay somewhere else
Rooms were tiny. Couldn’t swing a cat. Staff were friendly but not helpful. No juice for breakfast as advertised and no milk on the first day. Milk took 1 hr the next day. Tour prices organised through hotel were ridiculously priced but that was common for all ‘mzunga’ just organised local bus/tuk tuk for 1/3 of price. Other people we met were also disappointed. Wifi doesn’t work Bathroom shower over toilet , overflowed into room. Bathroom door handle fell off in front of staff and he just shrugged. Holes and cracks in toilet seat. overall very disappointing, didn’t expect much but was thoroughly let down
Verified traveler
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2020
Wonderful relaxing hotel.
Had a lovely relaxing 6 night stay after trek up the mountain.
Rustic and quirky hotel in a quiet location, a short ride to the town centre. Nice views of Kilimanjaro
Staff were fantastic and very welcoming.
Double room basic but very comfortable.
Lovely roof top restaurant and a wonderful garden to relax in.
Superb restaurant food and a great breakfast. All at good prices.
Good choice of day trips, again at reasonable prices.
Had a lovely stay and would highly recommend.
Trevor
Trevor, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2020
All of the staff were pretty friendly. I had some concerns after I left the place, and contacted them a several times about it, but they’d always try to be helpful.
MA
MA, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 23, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2019
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 4, 2019
Nice place for the price. Quiet location outside of the city. Menu is basic and relatively expensive
Carmel
Carmel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2019
All staff were so friendly and thoughful. Food is very good but expect to wait a little while for dinner Pancakes for breakfast and they served very good coffee. Just over a pound for a bottle of beer!
Goodluck was a star.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 17, 2019
Property needs some repairs /updating. Excellent staff and service.
Andi
Andi, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 19, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2019
The staff was very nice and helpful with all my request. Restaurant good food.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 17, 2018
Relax and View Kilimanjaro
The Secret Garden is a quiet and comfortable guest house in Moshi.The staff is very friendly and accommodating.The property has a nice restaurant with a beautiful view of Kilimanjaro.The complimentary breakfast is great!
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 13, 2018
There were some sewer issues close to my room, and the pipes really stank during the time I was there. The food in the restaurant is delicious but extremely slow. You should plan to order at least 1 hour before you want to eat. The staff is very friendly and will treat you like family. It’s a great deal for the price.
N
N, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 1, 2018
Nice place to stay for a night
Good place in a nice location. The rooms are set in nice grounds and there is a nice bar on the terrace for food and drinks. It is a little out of the centre so is nice and quiet. The toilet / bathroom was very small, but for one night it was fine.
James
James, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 5, 2018
Friendly staff, good food and service
We stayed at Secret Garden a couple of nights before and after safari. The staff is welcoming and made us feel right at home. There was a small
Issue with our first room, so they moved us to another and we appreciated that. The restaurant is quaint and the food is made with love. It tastes great! We really enjoyed interacting with staff. That is what earns this its 4-Stars. It is a basic hotel if you’re comparing to US standards, but it’s a fine place to rest your head and relax when in Moshi.