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Arusha Giraffe Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Arusha with restaurant and bar/lounge

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BBQ/picnic area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Property entrance
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
The price is $40
includes taxes & fees
$34 per night
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, slippers, towels

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 151 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot No. 64, Olosiva Area, Nairobi Road, Arusha

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 14 min walk
  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 20 min walk
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 4 min drive
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 4 min drive
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 17 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 71 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free bus station shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Africafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Arusha Giraffe Lodge

Arusha Giraffe Lodge is just 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free cruise terminal shuttle
    • Free bus station shuttle
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 10.00 kilometers
    • Free shopping center shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Safari nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 18
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 6
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.

Also known as

Arusha Giraffe
Arusha Giraffe Lodge Arusha
Arusha Giraffe Lodge Guesthouse
Arusha Giraffe Lodge Guesthouse Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Does Arusha Giraffe Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arusha Giraffe Lodge 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 Arusha Giraffe Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Arusha Giraffe Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Arusha Giraffe Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arusha Giraffe Lodge?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Arusha Giraffe Lodge and nearby?

Arusha Giraffe Lodge has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Arusha Giraffe Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Arusha Giraffe Lodge like?

Arusha Giraffe Lodge is a short 14-minute walk from Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and 20 minutes' walk from Arusha Declaration Monument.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Humphrey was amazing, couldn't be more helpful
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Owner went the extra miles to make sure everyone was happy at the place. Highly recommended
Franz, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Giraffe Lodge Arusha is excellent value for money and the staff are incredibly friendly. We spent the night here before an early morning flight to Zanzibar (only 10 minutes to the airport which is one of its big plus points). We had dinner and watched Tanzania play a football match with a bar full of locals which was a great experience. The food is really good (dinner and breakfast), the room was clean and the staff could not do enough for us It is a real local’s area which we love away from some of the big chains. We would not hesitate to stay again
Alison, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay
This was a great find. Friendly staff and very accommodating. Awesome manager, he went to the store to find medicine for our son. Beds were comfortable, showers were hot and the food was delicious. We are so thankful we stayed here.
jeremy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed two nights, before and after our safari. Staff were fantastic! Everyone was friendly and helpful, nothing was too much to arrange. We ate well and had two fun nights in the hotel bar. There was no need to venture out of the hotel premises.
Toyosi, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great food! Good service! Not the location. I would recommend if you don’t mind the location. You could spend less a quarter dollar to reach to city center.
Hongxia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sraff and owner are amazing, bed sheets were super clean, breakfast was good.
Frieda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff and tjw owner ofbthe property are super nice breakfast excelent environment.
Frieda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

one night stay
One night just before our safari was perfect
Nina, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A gem in Sakina, Arusha.
We arrived from Kenya by road and were so wonderfully received with refreshing hot towels and juice. The rooms are very clean and there is hot water and wifi. The staff are wonderful and Yassin is also a great cook. The hotel is tucked away on a side street and it is lined with flower trees, banana trees, etc. We enjoyed our stay so much we stayed again on our way back from safari. Comfortable, and well worth the reasonable price. It is a little outside of the city center but for that it is peaceful.
Reception
View from the hippo pool bar
Joanne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was great to stay especially of the staff. Yasin and Happy are the assist to the property. Although the hotel is bit far from the town but free shuttle covers that part. Good budget place to stay. If you are coming from Kenya by road, just give a call to property to pick you up before you entry to the town....
3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good value for money in Arusha
Our family spent a night before and after the Safari in this lodge. It was ok for the price. We were able to sleep well. Friendly staff.
Victor M, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A very pleasant two-night stay around my safari
I stayed at the Arusha Giraffe lodge before and after a Northern Tanzania safari that I had booked. Upon arriving, the staff greeted me warmly with a warm, moist towel (I realized it was to allow me to wipe the dust off of my hands and face--not necessary from the ride to the airport but warmly welcomed following the safari!) and a glass of refreshing pineapple juice. The room exceeded expectations given the price I paid, complete with an ensuite bathroom, television, mini fridge, large comfortable leather chair, and large bed with mosquito netting. Air conditioning was provided as well. Showers were hot, though you did need to call the front desk for them to turn on the water pump--hardly a hassle though. The WiFi was also very accessible. I availed myself of the wet bar which was well stocked with local Tanzanian beers at a very reasonable price compared to the beers that I was charged on safari. The restaurant offered both a la carte and prix fixe three-course menu options. I went with the prix fixe menu both nights and was delighted with a delicious meal both times for only 20,000 TSH (~$9 USD). Breakfast both nights was standard and consisted of fresh fruit, delicious pancakes, toast, and sausages. My only criticisms were that the local area didn't appear that walkable and there was a considerable amount of noise from the local church and school.
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staffs is super nice and they are friendly to fulfill all your request.
Venice, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is extremely friendly and go above and beyond to make sure you feel safe and welcome. The food was delicious and the cook even took us around Arusha to the local markets. We would definitely come back!
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hyper friendly hotel/lodge in Arusha
I had the pleasure of staying at the Arusha Giraffe Lodge two nights this past month. Overall, it was a great experience, and the proprietor was over-the-top helpful and friendly. They were incredibly helpful with transfers to/from the airport, and the staff was very attentive to my needs - food on-site was of high quality, and the operator was more than happy to provide transport in the local area. While not incredibly fancy, the rooms are basic and functional - the beds were some of the more comfortable ones I slept on over a three-week trip to Tanzania.
Darren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Very good service. All employees are caring, they have a car they do not hesitate to use to get us where we need to go. Good food. The hotel is located outside the city center in a neighborhood that I would describe as authentic, pleasant, a very nice experience.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good place, friendly staff and nice food
We stayed here for a night before going on a safari and it was perfect for what we needed. It was cheap, so we weren’t expecting top end, but the room was spacious and comfortable, the dinner was tasty and the staff were really friendly. Overall a good stay.
James, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel
A comfortabe, clean, friendly hotel at a great price.
Reha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, delicious food and amazing manager and cook. Chef Yassine is a great cook and service is perfect. Staff is very friendly and do everything to accommodate the clients. I give 5 stars for this place.
Younes, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel. Friendly staff.
WiFi in rooms, hot shower, breakfast, all excellent.
jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A hidden little gem
Clean, friendly staff, good food and peaceful. Free shuttle into town.
Tam, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel, staff and good food.
Quiet location 5 km north of town, however Benson will drive you where you want to go in town, no charge.
Rick, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Nice hotel and great staff. I only stayed 1 night. Dinner was fantastic and there is a nice bar on premises.
stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review