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Arusha Planet Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco guest house with 2 bars/lounges

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Traditional Chalet | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Plot 2271, Moshono Village, Arusha
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Chalet

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Arusha

In Arusha .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Arusha guesthouse, you'll find Arusha Golf Course and Njiro Complex. Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Arusha Clock Tower - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Arusha Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Njiro Complex - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amber Bar And Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rippers Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sky Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Saba Saba - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Arusha Planet Lodge

3-star Art Deco guest house with 2 bars/lounges
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this guesthouse measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Arusha Planet Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Arusha guesthouse.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Arusha Planet Lodge offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Arusha guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators, in-room massages, and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Low-height counter and sink (45 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: TZS 80000
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TZS 80000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arusha Planet Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 52.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for TZS 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 20
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 20

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 135000.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: TZS 80000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: TZS 80000 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: TZS 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 52.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Planet Arusha
Planet Lodge
Planet Lodge Arusha
Arusha Planet
Arusha Planet Lodge Arusha
Arusha Planet Lodge Guesthouse
Arusha Planet Lodge Guesthouse Arusha

Frequently asked questions

How close is Arusha Planet Lodge to the airport?

Arusha Planet Lodge is 8.7 mi (33-min drive) away from the Arusha (ARK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Arusha Planet Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Arusha Planet Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of TZS 135000.00 per vehicle, one way.

Does Arusha Planet Lodge offer free breakfast?

Arusha Planet Lodge offers free English breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Arusha Planet Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Arusha Planet Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in costs TZS 80000 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Arusha Planet Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Arusha Planet Lodge have a pool?

Arusha Planet Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Arusha Planet Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arusha Planet Lodge have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer reflexology, mani/pedis, and massages.

How close is Arusha Planet Lodge to downtown Arusha?

Arusha Planet Lodge is 5.6 mi away from Arusha.

Arusha Planet Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Haven in Arusha

Great hotel in a lovely location outside Arusha city centre.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second stay and i will be back!

I enjoy this place the rooms are so comfortable, the location suits me, the food is always good! The staff are fantastic eqch and everyone!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Service

Planet Lodge Arusha was a joy to stay in. Rooms were great, service was outstanding. Would highly recommend this hotel and will stay here if I ever return to Arusha
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and very professional. 2 rooms per "hut" like building but very quaint. Definitely would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The experience here was truly unique. My wife and I felt taken care of from start to finish, even though we only had one night there. On any return trips to Arusha, this will be our preferred lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria teresa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No decent restaurant in area so in evening you have to dine at the lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place and people

Everyone was absolutely lovely and extremely helpful. I screwed up the arrival and they handled everything with such grace. Sorry we didn't start longer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shamshil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay, everyone was welcoming and very courteous. The food was very good too. The only issue we faced at the time was construction going on around the pool area, so we couldn’t use that. And the internet was not available in the room for the evening, had to go to the lobby and use it. Other than that we had an amazing stay, and Alan the assistant manager was always available to make sure we had everything we need. Will come back here for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best cost benfit

great services like I got during my stay. The check in was while sitting in a living room, they explain me all of the option for a day tour, the took care of my laundry after treking the Kilimanjaro. The lodge looks is wonderful, all is green beautifully plants, the room is wide, clean cacfully and really nice, the food is diverse and delicious. Even the manger came to talk with you and welcome you. I have traveled all over and never enjoyed stay in lodge like I did this time. It considered 3 stars but it’s much much more !!! The best cost benefit. Strongly recomended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Personal, der Pool und der wunderschöne Garten sind ein Traum. Auch die Bungalows sind sauber und ordentlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and helpful. The entire property so well maintained. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Matoche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pas beaucoup de clients à l’hôtel. Des équipes serviables et des services corrects. Quelques difficulté à avoir de l’eau dans nos douches et quelques coupures d’électricité. Dans le contexte actuel de crise les équipes se démènent tout en devant faire des économies. Cela se comprend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredible! They are all so friendly, welcoming and helpful. We only stayed three nights, but I wish I could have stayed longer. The food in the dining room is delicious and the rooms are very spacious, clean and nice. It’s a little outside of Arusha city, but it’s the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property! The rooms are in separate looking huts on the property and they are beautiful and clean. The mail building is beautiful as well. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff clean rooms excellent food great location very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in Arusha

Very nice stay just outside of the downtown of Arusha city. It's quiet, comfortable and the property is absolutely gorgeous. Provides a relaxing stay and a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of Arusha. We flew into Kilimanjaro airport and the lodge arranged our shuttle ride (for extra). It took about 80 minutes to get to the lodge given new speeding laws that were recently put into place but overall it was an easy process. The staff took extra care with our room since this was the start of our honeymoon and we really enjoyed our time there. From there we headed to a safari in the Serengti but we arranged to have some laundry ready for our return which it was. Staff was always open and accommodating when we needed it including a later departure time from the hotel. WiFi is a bit spotty (as in most properties in Tanzania from what I've seen), but works well in the lobby and restaurant. Great stay even for a short period.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Rooms and main building are in great condition. Gardens are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the drive from the action of Arusha

It's a bit off the beaten track, but a very pleasant property. Lots of great birdlife. 5% extra is charged if you use a credit card.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne, kleine Anlage, gerne wieder

Wir waren für 2 Nächte in dieser Lodge und haben von dort aus den Arusha NP besucht. Eine wunderschöne, kleine Anlage, sehr aufmerksames und hilfsbereites Personal. Tolles Essen, abends in Buffetform. Wir hatten zwischendurch Probleme mit dem Strom, der mehrfach ausfiel, aber das kann man der Anlage nicht anlasten. Es wurden schnell Laternen gebracht, in den Zimmern stehen Taschenlampen parat. Der Pool ist herrlich. Und wir haben uns sehr sicher gefühlt. Drum herum ist nicht so viel, aber da wir einen Fahrer hatten war das kein Problem.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful grounds which are very well kept. Property is very quiet and peaceful. Villas are huge and the king bed was very comfortable. Staff were polite and helpful and the service was very quick. Breakfast was okay and Internet was not always great. Lovely pool.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, beautiful gardens and great pool!

After 5 days of safari this was a great place to finish the trip and relax! The breakfast, included in the room rate, was excellent.
Verified

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice place

Very nice property with a lovely garden. The rooms are clean, very big and has a nice private balcony.The food is pretty basic but quite good. The service is very good, nice and helpful staff. Located quite far from the center of Arusha so if you need to run errands you will need to get to the city center by transport.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ms Avrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at the Planet Lodge was exceptional, the staff were all most helpful and welcoming, they did over and above to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. Lovely helpful and cheerful staff, we wish them all well, and many thanks for a memorable stay at Planet Lodge.
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, reasonably priced place to stay

Hotel staff was wonderful and responsive. Although it's a bit off the beaten path, it was pretty quiet and peaceful. You can't walk to dowtown Arusha but they did provide a shuttle that went downtown at 10am and picked you up at 4pm. Hot water was at times not sufficient for two peaple to take hot showers. Food was reasonable and the wait staff were friendly and cheerful!