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The Equator Hotel

3.0 star property
Arusha hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled in a vibrant location, The Equator Hotel invites you to indulge in a breakfast buffet, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or stroll through the garden. With free WiFi and dry cleaning services at your fingertips, this haven also boasts an on-site restaurant serving up delicious meals throughout the day. Enjoy barbecue grills and concierge services during your stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$71 nightly
The total price is $85
May 12 - May 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, City View | Garden view

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, City View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Boma Road, Arusha, 3002

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 25 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sanna Restaurant Rooftop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jade Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Equator Hotel

  • Enjoy your visit to Arusha with a stay at The Equator Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Equator Hotel Arusha

Equator Hotel

Equator Arusha

The Equator Hotel Hotel

The Equator Hotel Arusha

The Equator Hotel Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Equator Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Equator Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Equator Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Equator Hotel and nearby?

The Equator Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Equator Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.

Does The Equator Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around The Equator Hotel like?

The Equator Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Arusha Clock Tower and 8 minutes' walk from Maasai Market and Curios Crafts.

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Reviews

The Equator Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was varied, abundant, and delicious with fresh fruits, pancakes, and eggs prepared on the spot. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Food
Gardens
Restaurant
Clock tower

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Simple but very nice and especially the restaurant, good location near the clock tower.
RJP, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable rooms, good breakfast, and incredibly welcoming and accommodating staff. For the price, the Equator is among the best in Arusha.
Alex, 12-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Equator in Arusha

Clean , comfortable, good value for the money… staff very accommodating. Excellent location in the center of the town, near clock tower… easy to get transportation to various spots … had a good stay
Rita, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Overpriced for what you get. Needs updating

The cleaning staff were all very nice. The front desk staff seemed indifferent and maybe preoccupied. Breakfast was terrible but coffee and teapot in the room was nice.
Lydia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were very clean, quiet, and comfortable. The restaurant had delicious food with a beautiful breakfast spread. Thank you to the front desk for being so helpful and coordinating rides for me! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend Equator Hotel to anyone visiting Arusha.
Dana, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very frienfly staff. Good value for the price. Placed right in city center. Spacey rooms
kjetil, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Will come again!

Nice garden. Very nice staff. Good restaurant. Wifi could be better.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very Good Value for Money

Great location. Friendly staff. Fine and abundant breakfast. Spacious room. Beautiful gardens. Full-service restaurant . Under $40 USD per night
Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location with quiet environment

I came early and they allowed me to check in before noon. Friendly staff asked me did I need mosquito spray at night. Nice location near the centre.
HOI KEI, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant city centre hotel with garden.

The hotel is ideally located in the centre of Arusha. It has wonderful large garden and the spacious balcony of our room overlooked that garden. The rooms were also spacious with comfortable beds. The breakfast was varied with fruits, fresh pancakes and eggs at your choice prepared on the spot. The hotel might need a little update of the bathrooms but currently it is excellent value for money.
Stanislava, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Balcony facing the garden

Very basic, big plus for large rooms, lots of hot water, really nice garden - and location (very near the Clock Tower, most hotels here are much more expensive) and price. No thrills, but definitely worth the money. We have stayed here several times and will be back. Ask for room with balcony facing the garden.
Tarald, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Dinner food needs improvement
Dave, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This less expensive hotel in Arusha was quite satisfactory! It’s not 5 stars but it is a safe and comfortable hotel! The reason I gave it a 4 was because the smoke alarm binged all night ? Needs new battery? The bed was fine; mosquito netting was good; breakfast was quite good with lots of fresh fruit! The staff were very pleasant
George, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at Equator hotel 3 nights during our Safari in Tanzania, before, and after. The staff was always smiling and we enjoyed at lot of fist and elbow greetings. Our laundry was done very timely. The restaurant was spacious and the food was well prepared. Expedia didn’t contact them for our arrival but the Equator staff were able to accommodate us. We eve had a few words in Swahili taught to us by the staff.
Judith, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This was a very conveniently located, safe environment. The breakfast buffet was adequate, but we didn't eat any other meals there. The room and bed were comfortable; great hot water in the shower. We were there in the cooler months, so things were fine, but I'm not sure how comfortable it would be in the hot months as there was no AC in the room, but there is a fan. What they really lack is a way to enjoy their outdoor garden area. There were no seats outside in the grass. Maybe a park bench, some tables and chairs placed around the property so you could sit outside on a nice day and enjoy the fresh air would be a big improvement. I would certainly stay here again, but just set your expectations properly.
Janice, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great hotel for the price. The property is beautiful, rooms are clean and turned over every day. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is good, although there could be more consistency in the coffee amount and quality. Nice little bar as well, prices are a bit more expensive than out on the town, but definitely reasonable. My only major complaint is the shower/hot water situation, having stayed in 3 different rooms, it is very inconsistent in how well it works. Sometimes its fine, other times its not. The most recent room I stayed in had plenty of hot water, but when showering, you could only get blisteringly hot or cold at once, never a warm blend. However, hot water issues are common even at the more expensive hotels in Arusha, so its expected. Location is safe and very convenient, right by the clock tower and the museum. I will definitely stay here again next time I am in Arusha
Alex, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Toujours satisfait de cet hotel
James, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Très bien situé
James, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

市内のほぼ中心地にあり、非常に便利でした。部屋も広く清潔で、お湯も問題なく使用できました。バルコニーから広いお庭が見えて美しかったです。テラスでの朝食が爽やかでとてもよかったです。スタッフの方々も親切でフレンドリーでした。チェックイン時間より早く到着したのですが、荷物を預かってくれたので助かりました。
Room
Breakfast
YOKO, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rapport qualité prix bien
James, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Bon rapport qualité prix

Accueil très agréable, literie très confortable. Parfait, tout est positif pour moi. Situation centrale dans la ville. Restaurant à des prix abordables pour éviter de sortir le soir. La réceptionniste a même accepté de changer de date de réservation au dernier moment. A recommander.
Francine, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Sadly horrible everything

No AC, rooms smell and roaches in room. No safe
Chiedozie, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The garden is very nice, well looked after. They try very much to keep the rooms and everywhere clean and even the linen. The building needs some tender care, painting and there is a smell that hits you as you enter the lobby or sitting or bar area or the kitchen. I dont know what it is, could be from the building or burning some stuff. That place has a good potential to be a comfortable destination
5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A garden hotel in the city

The Equator Hotel Arusha is conveniently located near the Clock Tower, a mini-grocery, and coffee shops like Bamboo Cafe and Africafe. The hotel has a nice garden, courteous staff, and a welcoming owner/manager. The spacious rooms are relatively old, but well-kept. Wifi internet was supposed to be available in the rooms, but the staff couldn't make it work. The staff, and the owner/manager eventually found a way to address the issue. The electricity socket extensions didn't function, too. On our check-out day, we were allowed to store our suitcases; and given packed breakfast to-go, as our safari tour started early in the morning. The receptionist, Fatuma, is courteous and helpful. She can further improve her service by answering questions properly instead of asking questions back*. * a couple of examples: 1. When asked "what is the normal time for breakfast?" Fatuma's response was "what time do you want for breakfast?" We eventually learned that it's 7:30-10 AM. 2. Me during our first breakfast: "What are the options for breakfast?" Fatuma's reply: "What do you want for breakfast?" As it turned out, there was a menu for breakfast. She could have told me about it or shown me the menu right away.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

great green space. breakfast had good variety. bathroom was a bit run down. lots of atms around.
1-night trip