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The best area to stay in Arusha is the city centre, particularly around Boma Road and India Street.


This central area is the main hub for visitors, offering easy access to many local amenities and the starting points for safari adventures. You'll find a range of hotels, restaurants, and shops, with the clock tower often considered the city's central point. It's a practical base for exploring the city before or after a safari.


For those planning a safari, staying in the city centre is incredibly convenient. Many safari operators have offices here, and it's the usual pick-up point for tours to nearby national parks like Arusha National Park or further afield to the Serengeti. You'll also find banks and currency exchange services readily available.


Couples looking for a comfortable base will appreciate the variety of accommodation options, from well-known hotel brands to smaller, boutique establishments.

Two of the best hotels in Arusha that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are Sanna Boutique Hotel and Gran Melia Arusha.


The Sanna Boutique Hotel, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is praised by guests for its spacious rooms, good food, and friendly staff. Its excellent location places it just 0.2 kilometres from the Natural History Museum.


Another highly recommended option is the Gran Melia Arusha, which boasts a superb 9.4 rating. Guests frequently highlight the fantastic amenities, delicious food, and excellent service. This hotel also offers lovely mountain views and is located 1.1 kilometres from the Natural History Museum.

For family-friendly hotels in Arusha, consider Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa, and Didas Villa.


The Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, with a great 10.0 rating, is highly recommended for families. It offers supervised childcare free for children, a playground, and free cots. Guests frequently praise the friendly staff.


Another excellent choice is the Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa, rated 8.6. This resort boasts a free water park, a children's pool, and a playground. It also provides free cots and rollaway extra beds, along with a poolside bar and swim-up bar for adults.


The Didas Villa, with a 9.4 rating, is another great option for families. It provides free buffet breakfast, free cots, and amenities for children such as a baby bathtub, bed guards, and highchairs. Guests appreciate the good location, excellent service, and the wide choice at breakfast. It is conveniently located 2.0 km from the Natural History Museum. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Arusha

The best hotels in Arusha include the Sanna Boutique Hotel, Gran Melia Arusha, and Rivertrees Country Inn, all highly rated by guests.


The Sanna Boutique Hotel, with a superb rating of 9.0, is praised for its excellent location, being just 0.2 km from the Natural History Museum. Guests frequently comment on the spacious rooms and good food, as well as the friendly staff. This hotel offers premium bedding, air conditioning, and bathrobes, along with the option of mountain views and champagne service.


Another excellent option is the Gran Melia Arusha, which boasts an outstanding 9.4 rating. Situated 1.1 km from the Natural History Museum, this hotel is often commended for its fantastic amenities, delicious food, and excellent service. Guests also appreciate its walkable location. It features air conditioning and bathrobes, with some rooms offering mountain views.


For those seeking a tranquil retreat, the Rivertrees Country Inn, with an exceptional rating of 9.8, is a fantastic choice. Guests consistently highlight the extremely helpful and great staff, excellent service, and delicious food. The inn also offers river views and a cosy fireplace, making for a very comfortable stay. Find more luxury hotels in Arusha

Yes, the Palace Hotel Arusha is an excellent all-inclusive option for your stay in Arusha.


This hotel, with an 8.0 rating, offers an extensive all-inclusive package that includes a complimentary buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Guests frequently mention the helpful staff who make them feel welcome. It is conveniently located just 0.1 km from the Natural History Museum and provides a 24-hour airport shuttle service, making arrivals and departures straightforward. See more all-inclusive resorts in Arusha

For excellent spa hotels in Arusha, consider the Sanna Boutique Hotel, the Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa, or the Mrimba Palm Hotel.


The Sanna Boutique Hotel, with an impressive 9.0 rating, offers an extensive spa experience with treatments such as reflexology, facial treatments, deep tissue massage, and Thai massage. Guests particularly appreciate its excellent location and spacious rooms.


The Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa, rated 8.6, provides a wide array of spa services including Ayurvedic treatments, thalassotherapy, hydrotherapy, and a Turkish bath or hammam. It boasts a full-service spa that is accessible and offers a variety of massages and body treatments.


Another great option is the Mrimba Palm Hotel, also rated 8.6. Its spa provides aromatherapy treatments, hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, and a sauna, ensuring a relaxing stay. See all spa hotels in Arusha

For hotels in Arusha that offer complimentary breakfast, consider the Palace Hotel Arusha, Rivertrees Country Inn, Mount Meru Game Lodge, Arusha Serena Hotel, and Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge.


The Palace Hotel Arusha, with a rating of 8.0, provides a free buffet breakfast and is conveniently located near the Arusha Clock Tower, just 0.2 km away. Guests have praised the helpful staff, and the hotel also offers a 24-hour airport shuttle.


Rivertrees Country Inn is an establishment with an exceptional rating of 9.8. It offers a free buffet breakfast and is highly regarded by guests for its delicious food, excellent service, and convenient location.


The Mount Meru Game Lodge, rated 9.4, also includes a free buffet breakfast. Guests frequently comment on the fantastic breakfast and delicious food, as well as the beautiful rooms and helpful staff. It also offers a 24-hour airport shuttle.


Arusha Serena Hotel, a hotel with a 9.4 rating, provides a a free English breakfast. This hotel is located just 0.8 km from Lake Duluti and is praised for its excellent and friendly staff, delicious food, and beautiful rooms. A 24-hour airport shuttle is also available.


Finally, the Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge, with a superb rating of 9.6, offers a free full breakfast. Guests often highlight the delicious food, and the hotel is situated 1.6 km from the Cultural Heritage Centre. It also provides a 24-hour airport shuttle.

For top pet-friendly hotels in Arusha, consider Kaswende Farm and Meru View Lodge.


The Kaswende Farm, rated 9.0, welcomes pets to stay free, specifically suiting dogs. It offers convenient amenities such as a 24-hour airport shuttle, free self-parking, and complimentary breakfast.


Another excellent choice is the Meru View Lodge, which boasts an impressive 9.4 rating. This lodge permits both dogs and cats, and guests can enjoy free breakfast, including a full English breakfast, and free self-parking. Complimentary toiletries are also provided.

For boutique hotels in Arusha, consider the Korona Villa Bed & Breakfast, Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha, and SG Premium Resort.


The Korona Villa Bed & Breakfast, with an 8.4 rating, offers free parking for RVs, buses, and trucks, along with a 24-hour airport shuttle. Guests can also enjoy complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi.


Another excellent choice is the Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha, which boasts an impressive 9.0 rating. This hotel provides a 24-hour airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi, and free self-parking. Guests frequently praise its friendly and extremely helpful staff, as well as the good and amazing food and excellent service.


The SG Premium Resort, rated 8.0, also offers a 24-hour airport shuttle, free toiletries, and free self-parking. It also provides free parking for RVs, buses, and trucks, along with free Wi-Fi. See all boutique hotels in Arusha

For budget-friendly accommodation in Arusha with excellent reviews, consider Korona House, Korona Villa Bed & Breakfast, Crest Safari Lodge, Mount Meru Game Lodge, and Arusha Serena Hotel.


Korona House, with an 8.8 rating, provides complimentary self-parking and free full breakfast, along with free WiFi and a 24-hour airport shuttle. Guests will also appreciate the free grocery shopping service and complimentary toiletries.


The Korona Villa Bed & Breakfast, rated 8.4, offers free parking for RVs, buses, and trucks, as well as a 24-hour airport shuttle. A complimentary buffet breakfast and free WiFi are also included, along with free toiletries.


Crest Safari Lodge, a hotel with a 9.0 rating, provides free toiletries, complimentary self-parking, and a 24-hour airport shuttle. Guests can enjoy a free buffet breakfast and free WiFi.


The Mount Meru Game Lodge boasts an impressive 9.4 rating. Guests frequently praise the fantastic breakfast, delicious food, beautiful rooms, and helpful staff. It also offers free WiFi, complimentary buffet breakfast, free self-parking, and a 24-hour airport shuttle.


Another highly-rated option is the Arusha Serena Hotel, which also has a 9.4 rating. Our customers frequently highlight the excellent and friendly staff, excellent food, beautiful rooms, and excellent service. It provides free self-parking, a 24-hour airport shuttle, a free English breakfast, and free WiFi. This hotel is conveniently located just 0.8 km from Lake Duluti. View all budget hotels in Arusha

For couples seeking a romantic getaway in Arusha, several highly-rated hotels offer exceptional experiences, including Airport Planet Lodge at Kilimanjaro Airport, Gran Melia Arusha, Rivertrees Country Inn, and Mount Meru Game Lodge.


The Airport Planet Lodge at Kilimanjaro Airport, with an outstanding 9.4 rating, is a wonderful choice for couples. It features a full-service spa where you can enjoy aromatherapy treatments, body scrubs, hot stone massages, deep tissue massages, and Swedish massages, with couples' treatment rooms available. Guests frequently praise the excellent staff and lovely beds.


Another excellent option is the Gran Melia Arusha, rated 9.4. Many rooms offer mountain views and balconies, superb for enjoying the scenery together. The hotel also boasts a garden-view restaurant and is praised by guests for its fantastic amenities and delicious food. Its location is considered walkable, and the service is consistently described as excellent.


The Rivertrees Country Inn, with an exceptional 9.8 rating, provides a truly romantic setting. It offers couples dining experiences and some rooms feature river views. Guests consistently praise the extremely helpful staff and delicious food.


Finally, the Mount Meru Game Lodge, rated 9.4, is also an excellent choice for couples. It provides couples dining options, and guests frequently highlight the fantastic breakfast and delicious food. The staff are noted for being helpful, and the rooms are described as beautiful. See all romantic hotels in Arusha

For hotels near Arusha (ARK), the A1 Hotel and Resort is a highly recommended option.


This hotel is conveniently located just 1.9 km from Arusha (ARK) and provides a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service, ideal for travellers with early or late flights. Families will appreciate the free cribs, a children's playground, and a pool suitable for children. Guests also benefit from free WiFi, complimentary self-parking, and a free continental breakfast.

The best time to go to Arusha is during the dry seasons, which run from June to October and again from December to March.


These months offer clearer skies and less rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities like safaris and climbing Mount Meru. The vegetation is also less dense, which improves wildlife viewing opportunities in nearby national parks like Arusha National Park and Tarangire National Park. For those planning a safari, these periods ensure more comfortable travel conditions and better chances of spotting animals.


Couples looking for a romantic and adventurous trip will find these months particularly appealing. The pleasant weather allows for uninterrupted exploration of the region's natural beauty, from game drives to guided walks.

Arusha has several areas for evening entertainment, offering different experiences.


The city centre, particularly around India Street and Sokoine Road, has a selection of bars and pubs that get busy in the evenings. You'll find places offering local beers, spirits, and some live music on occasion. It's a good spot for a casual drink after dinner.


For a slightly more upmarket experience, areas around the large hotels and lodges often have their own bars and lounges. These typically offer a quieter setting, a wider selection of international drinks, and sometimes have resident musicians or DJs playing softer music.

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