Kosi
9/10
Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
Beautiful quite retreat
Pros: Extremely nice staff, helpful in any situation. Hotel is situated in a rather quite area outside town Center and has a beautiful garden.
Cons: The fact, the hotel is located on a hill means you have to commute downtown or elsewhere. Unfortunately, floodings have washed out the road extremely-and the rainy season is yet to comeโฆ Therefore, one is very dependant on the hotelโs drivers, who sometimes simply donโt show up at the time requested. Downtown taxis often refuse driving up the hill. Not recommended for business people and for Airport shuttles do calculate additional time for departure. The restaurant is attached which is very convenient. Kitchen and service are very customer-oriented but the choice of meals is usually limited on two only and prices are way too high.(always calculated in US $)
Caroline
10/10
United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง
A comfortable welcoming stay in the friendliest of hotels.
Pros: This a lovely authentic hotel with the friendliest of staff who did everything possible to make our staff comfortable. The grounds are beautifully maintained and a welcome oasis from the hustle and bustle of Arusha beyond the hotel gates. The food was good and always freshly cooked.
Cons: The track to the hotel is somewhat bumpy but we soon got used to it.
Anna
8/10
Norway ๐ณ๐ด
A comfortable stay perfect for recharging
Pros: A really good hotel with very sweet staff that did their best to meet our needs and our requests. The power came back on very quickly after blackouts (less than one minute), and the beds were very comfortable. The driver was on time and the food was excellent, although a limited menu in the restaurant. I especially enjoyed the breakfast.
Cons: Location is a bit out of town so it is hard to get around without a driver, no shops around so you depend on the hotel, and the WiFi is a bit weak, although this is common for all places we have visited. The furniture do need an upgrade, they are quite dated and it would have been nice with more information on what to do in the area.
Liam
8/10
United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง
Quiet location outside Arusha city centre
Pros: The staff were very welcoming, down to earth and keen to please. The location itself was very quiet and peaceful with large grounds and plenty of space. There was a view of the top of Mt Meru from the back of the building. Good value all in all
Cons: Rooms fairly basic, some soft lighting would make them a bit cosier. Noise travels quite a bit so how quiet it is depends on who is staying. There isn't much nearby but I was content with relaxing at the hotel and restaurant in the evening
Fleur
8/10
Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ
Pros: Very nice, clean and relaxing place with a great garden and pool.
Cons: Sometimes the power went of but they restarted it quick.
Carmen
10/10
Romania ๐ท๐ด
Good value
Pros: Good stay after or before Safari. From hotel to JRO is approx 1 hour. Staff friendly and helpful.
Cons: Access to the location is not so good. Bumpy roads.
Philippa
8/10
Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
Great stay
Pros: Quiet location, beautiful gardens, clean comfortable beds, staff were very helpful, food was delicious and well portioned (proper woodfire pizza was excellent), same day laundry service, swimming pool was clean and fresh.
Cons: Wifi strength fluctuated, shower drain smelt a bit musty.
Loรฏc
9/10
Belgium ๐ง๐ช
Great hotel for resting after a safari
Pros: We had a good stay in this hotel which is close to the Meru Forest. The staff is very nice and friendly and the restaurant is good. There is a big garden and a nice pool. I would recommend it for one or two days before or after a safari.
Martin
8/10
Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ
Very pleasant, quiet stay in 'village' surroundings not far from Arusha town centre.
Pros: Staff was very friendly and helpful. Complimentary breakfast was delicious and varied by day. Restaurant was always open and service-minded (even delivering to our room). Menu items reasonably priced. We loved the location, set a bit back from the main road, plenty of opportunity to take a walk in the 'villagey' surroundings.
Cons: Restaurant takes some time to prepare food. This is easily solved by ordering beforehand.
Madhuri
9/10
India ๐ฎ๐ณ
Comfortable especially for stay before and after your serengeti safari!
Pros: The property was nice though the access to the property is a bit rough! The restaurant offered reasonable choices for vegetarians though they take a long time to serve. The traditional Ugali dish was yummy. The front desk staff are very courteous and helpful.
Cons: The taste of the continental dishes could have been better.