I love the faded splendour of these post-colonial hotels with their large rooms, high ceilings and architectural embellishments. The bathroom had its eccentricities to be sure -- dolphin shaped towel holders and leaky plumbing -- but since this hotel is being rebuilt, due for completion June, I imagine the owners are slow to fix anything they can get away with... More

I stayed in this hotel at either end of a hiking/safari trip with a group of friends; it was booked by our travel agent as part of an overall package. The pros: * It's secluded from the busy (overwhelming?) streets of Arusha * Free bottled water in the rooms * Buffet breakfast with choice of cereal, toast, eggs, fry-up *... More

Where do I start?! The hotel was booked for me, and I agreed due to the reviews here... The hotel is very old, there was no generator at nights so all night is pitch black... There is no AC on the rooms, only fan, which works only if there is enough power to the hotel.. The breakfast is fair, in... More

my initial reaction was that this place was kitschly furnished and i wasn't too impressed with the stuffed animal trophies but the service was excellent, the place was v clean, and the food was v good too, and it came very quickly. and a bonus it has free wireless internet (or with a cable) and satellite tv! would definitely recommend... More

This place is kind of far from central Arusha action--a 10000 TZS taxi ride away. On the google satellite photo, look for the big T intersection to the northwest along the Nairobi Rd. The BP Gas Station next door has a really good mini market to get snacks and drinks. Weekend nights can get very loud with the Triple A... More

Wow. What a great place to rest before or after your safari. Nice setting in a gated compound. Our rooms were spacious, clean and air conditioned. We had bi-level rooms with a bed on the lower level and additional beds upstairs. Spacious bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. Clean modern amenities and superb service from the staff! Restaurant personnel were... More