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
Alex, 12-night trip
The Equator Hotel
Arusha hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.
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
$85 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Showing 1 of 1 room
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, City View
Good
Highlights
Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
- City view
- 215 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood
Boma Road, Arusha, 3002
About this property
The Equator Hotel
When visiting Arusha, The Equator Hotel is a great choice to consider. 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.
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The Equator Hotel Reviews
Very Good
8.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was varied, abundant, and delicious with fresh fruits, pancakes, and eggs prepared on the spot. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomService staffLocationClock towerFoodGardensRestaurant8/10 Very good
Simple but very nice and especially the restaurant, good location near the clock tower.
RJP
RJP, 2-night trip
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
Lydia, 1-night trip
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
Rita, 3-night trip
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
Dana, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very frienfly staff. Good value for the price.
Placed right in city center. Spacey rooms
kjetil
kjetil, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Will come again!
Nice garden. Very nice staff. Good restaurant. Wifi could be better.
Edward
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
Douglas, 1-night trip
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
HOI KEI, 1-night trip
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
Stanislava, 1-night trip
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
Tarald, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Dinner food needs improvement
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
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
George, 2-night trip
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
Judith, 1-night trip
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
Janice, 2-night trip
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
Alex, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Très bien situé
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Rapport qualité prix bien
James
James, 6-night trip
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
Francine, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sadly horrible everything
No AC, rooms smell and roaches in room. No safe
Chiedozie
Chiedozie, 1-night trip
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
Verified traveler
5-night trip
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
great green space. breakfast had good variety. bathroom was a bit run down. lots of atms around.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very well located place with an excellent service. On-site restaurant and peaceful garden.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good value
Basic hotel, cheap but good. I had a nice and quiet room with balcony facing the garden. The bed was good, all the fixtures worked, the shower was warm, the room was spacious. Breakfast was African and basic, but if you asked for something else, they might be able to help you. E.g. I don’t like the flavoured and sweetened yoghurts, so instead they gave me a bowl of natural yoghurt from the Indian kitchen. II tried the restaurant for dinner also and you can have a very decent meal if you stay away from dishes that may be tough or bony! Their Indian vegetarian dishes are excellent! No elevator in the hotel, so this is not your place if you’re infirm. Very central location - I would stay there again.
Tone
Tone, 6-night trip
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