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Arumeru River Lodge

Property class: 4
Family-friendly 4-star lodge with outdoor pool

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An outdoor patio area with a grill, surrounded by lush greenery and a covered seating area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.
A spacious indoor area with a large fireplace, wooden furniture, and artwork on the walls.
A hallway with wooden cabinets, a wicker lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A traditional building with a sloped roof and a chimney, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Usa River, Arusha, Meru District
  • Place, Lake Duluti
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Arusha

Close to airport.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and 12 miles (20 km) of Arusha Declaration Monument. Arusha National Park is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Duluti - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Arusha Golf Course - 19 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 20 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 21 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moivara Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪SAZAN - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Merchantile - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kangaroo Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Njeree's Bistro - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Arumeru River Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star lodge with outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Arumeru River Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Arusha lodge.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arumeru River Lodge offers 29 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Arusha lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 77 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 60.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 77 per night

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arumeru River Lodge to the airport?

Arumeru River Lodge is 18 mi (65-min drive) away from the Arusha (ARK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Arumeru River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Arumeru River Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 60.00 per vehicle, one way.

Does Arumeru River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Arumeru River Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Arumeru River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Arumeru River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Arumeru River Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Arumeru River Lodge have a pool?

Arumeru River Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Arumeru River Lodge have a restaurant?

Arumeru River Lodge is home to Safari Bar, which features international cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does Arumeru River Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Arumeru River Lodge to downtown Arusha?

Arumeru River Lodge is 12.3 mi away from Arusha.

Arumeru River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is lovely and well situated. Beautiful location. Only downside was the cost and our wake up call being 10 minutes late and no coffee coming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to start and end our safari adventure. Everybody very happy and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Wifi is practically non functioning. Wifi is only available in the lobby and even in that location it barely functions. The wifi worked better out on safari. The menu is the same all day long. The breakfast buffet is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed

My friend and I stayed here for two days and we were beyond disappointed. The hotel is very overpriced and the services and food provided are subpar. Food and drinks are priced quite high for the region and the quality was very unimpressive. The beds are very hard and uncomfortable and there is no AC in the room! It was very hard to sleep due to the high heat and humidity in the room at night. We have stayed in 3 other mid-budget hotels this trip and all of them had in room AC units. WiFi never worked anywhere around the hotel, pool or restaurant which was very frustrating given the cost of the stay. The hotel staff and management were not accommodating with the check in process and it took us over 45 minutes to get our room ready. At check out we asked for a delayed check out for a couple hours due to our flight departure and they said no. The hotel had 6 guest including us with accommodation for over 75. They made no attempts to be welcoming or helpful to our group. After hiking Kilimanjaro and Safari we were looking forward to the spa the hotel marketed to us and it was awful. I have received pedicures in many countries and have never been so disappointed. It was a complete joke! Not to mention all of the spa services were significantly overpriced. My toddler could have given me a better pedicure. Some of these thing may have been acceptable, however, at over $250 a night for a simple room I expected I much nicer and luxurious experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lodge mit schönem Garten und Pool ausserhalb von Arusha, in die Jahre gekommen und entspricht nicht dem Preis Leistungs Verhältniss. Leider waren die Bette nicht frisch angezogen worden was wir erst beim zu Bett gehen bemerkt haben und am nächsten Tag dem Manager gemeldet haben sowie auch die Tischdecken im Restaurant waren sehr dreckig.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing Switch

We’d reserved two rooms - one for my husband and me, one for my adult son and daughter-in-law. Upon arriving, the front desk said we would instead have a double room suite. Claimed it was more spacious, and attractive. I objected, to no avail, as I imagine they’d booked all the other rooms. We were quite disappointed wit the accommodations, which provided large ( unappealing) common space but limited space in one of the private rooms. We felt duped. While the dining staff was attentive, the food was mediocre. Overall, the experience was not worth the significant price of this lodging!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet rest after safari trekking

Great gardens and pool Attentive and friendly staff