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Starehe Villa

Property class: 2
Family-friendly stay with free breakfast in Arusha

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An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, stone walls, and arched windows.
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A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and a seating area with a brown bench.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a gas stove, and a window with a decorative grill.
A spacious bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Tanesco road 8, Arusha, Arusha Region, 23019
  • Place, Njiro Complex
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, East & Southern African Management Institute
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Arusha (ARK)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A room with two wooden beds, a wooden table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A spacious bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wardrobe.

Comfort Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a small table lamp.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A room with three wooden bunk beds, a desk with a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A spacious bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair.

Exclusive Villa

  • City view
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 Queen Beds, 6 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A room with two single beds, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and a seating area with a brown bench.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Arusha

Heart of Arusha.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Arusha hostel, you'll find Njiro Complex and East & Southern African Management Institute. Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Njiro Complex - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • East & Southern African Management Institute - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rippers Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪George's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kitamu House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪AICC Club - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Starehe Villa

Family-friendly stay with free breakfast in Arusha
Starehe Villa offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Starehe Villa. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Starehe Villa was completed in January 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Arusha hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Starehe Villa offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and kitchen islands. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 3; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf driving range
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • TV in common areas
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 3

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
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include 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. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Mahali Muzuri Home
Starehe Villa Arusha
Mahali Muzuri Arusha
Starehe Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Starehe Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Arusha

Frequently asked questions

How close is Starehe Villa to the airport?

Starehe Villa is 8.8 mi (43-min drive) away from the Arusha (ARK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Starehe Villa?

As of Oct 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starehe Villa on Oct 9, 2026 start from $182, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Starehe Villa have an airport shuttle?

Starehe Villa offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle.

Does Starehe Villa offer free breakfast?

Starehe Villa offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Starehe Villa?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Starehe Villa?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Starehe Villa?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Starehe Villa have a pool?

Starehe Villa does not have a pool.

Does Starehe Villa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Starehe Villa have a spa?

Yes, this hostel has a spa.

How close is Starehe Villa to downtown Arusha?

Starehe Villa is 3.1 mi away from Arusha.