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Crest Safari Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Arusha hotel

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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a mountain.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.
A reception area with a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, a clock, framed pictures, a chandelier, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kwa Mrefu, Baraa Road, Arusha, 2123
  • Place, Arusha Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fan, and a door.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Arusha

In Arusha .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Arusha Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of Arusha Clock Tower with a stay here. Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and Natural History Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Arusha Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kitamu House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rippers Bistro - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Crest Safari Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Arusha hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Crest Safari Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Arusha hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • 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
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Crest Safari Lodge offers 13 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

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: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Crest Safari Lodge Arusha
Crest Safari Arusha
Crest Safari
Crest Safari Lodge Hotel
Crest Safari Lodge Arusha
Crest Safari Lodge Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

How close is Crest Safari Lodge to the airport?

Crest Safari Lodge is 9.7 mi (30-min drive) away from the Arusha (ARK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Crest Safari Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Crest Safari Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one way.

Does Crest Safari Lodge offer free breakfast?

Crest Safari Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Crest Safari Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Crest Safari Lodge?

Check-in begins at 11 AM.

Is there free parking at Crest Safari Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Crest Safari Lodge have a pool?

Crest Safari Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Crest Safari Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Crest Safari Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Crest Safari Lodge to downtown Arusha?

Crest Safari Lodge is 6.8 mi away from Arusha.

Crest Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Good accommodations for the price. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10 / 10 Het verblijf was geweldig. De hotel manager was heel vriendelijk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Challenging

The publicity made CSL look much better than it was. The staff were very good and I checked in quickly. However, I soon found out that there was no air conditioning in the room and no fans. Because the "lodge" was located in the community with houses all around, the street and community noise was noticeable waking me up from time to time. Not much to do in the area that would be fun or interesting as it is away from the city a bit and a long ways from any interesting mountain viewing or safaris.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Crest Safari Lodge a delight!

The Crest Safari Lodge is a hidden gem. Hard to find but worth it. Note: we were in a front room (201) and hotel had lots of guests who were climbing Kilimanjaro - this means late arrivals and early departures, tromping down the hall without concern for other guests. Just be aware!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

LTW_traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent several days at Crest Safari Lodge before and after a camping safari. For the price range, the hotel provides excellent accommodations: rooms are clean, hot water is available (though pressure can be low in the mornings), breakfast is filling, with an omelette, scrambled eggs and pancake station, as well as cooked foods and breads, fruit etc., and provides healthful options. Front desk and dining room staff are very friendly and extremely accommodating. Depending on where guests are placed, some rooms can be a bit noisy from roosters crowing in the morning, or (in the case of the rooms at the top of the stairs leading from the lobby) from echoing noise from the reception and dining room area. The hotel is a little far from downtown and the access road is a narrow, ungraded dirt road, but shuttle service is readily available at the hotel. Overall, good value for money and if in Arusha, we would stay again. Recommended to fellow travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wunderbares Hotel

Der Aufenthalt war ganz wundervoll und alle Angestellten haben sich redlich Mühe gegeben, sämtliche Bedarfe und Wünsche der Gäste zu erfüllen. Der einzige kleine Minuspunkt ist, dass es keine Supermärkte in der Nähe gibt und man ein Taxi braucht, um für den eigenen Bedarf einzukaufen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Crest Safari Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crest was a charming hotel just slightly outside Arusha which was a welcome sight after our flight. Check in was easy and uncomplicated at the front desk; despite arriving at night there was no issue. We were brought to our rooms, which were just as pictured. Cosy, with comfortable beds, appropriate storage space for our bags and several power points. Pillows were comfortable. There was some noise coming from nearby quarters with barking dogs but it wasn't too loud and quieted down eventually. We had dinner, which was freshly made and decently portioned, and their breakfast buffet was also decent - with some bread, several spreads and options for hot food. They also had cheese, juice and milk. Had a slight problem when the key card to my room didn't work - they switched it twice but it still malfunctioned and we couldn't get into our room; staff ended up disabling the card and we used the manual lock instead so it ended up fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Safe place to stay in Arusha

Very comfortable hotel with great food which is good as its too scary to walk in and around Arusha.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Wonderful stay in Arusha

Lovely welcoming and clean hotel. Had a very nice and comfortable stay here. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Nice hotel, good value

Nice hotel, nice and clean and spacious. Stay away from any goat meat, as the meat is typically overdone, and tough. Off the main road, would be hard to find on your own.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Great Hotel, but not central

This is a great hotel, with fast and courteous check in,a lovely restaurant with a great menu, and bar. My room is large and spacious. Hot water was abundant. Electricity was 24 seven. Staff speak very good English and are very helpful. I stayed twice, once before safari and once after safari. I have found that Tanzanians tend to over cook their meat, and this is certainly true of Cedar safari inn. I tried the goat, and it was horrible I had to send back. My second stay, I ordered vegetables in coconut sauce with steamed rice that it was excellent. A little off the main road, which is good for quietness, but you would never know our hotel is back there. This is not in downtown Arusha, so to get to the better restaurants, you have to take a taxi. Or just go veg with the restaurant at the hotel. Lots of Kilimanjaro hikers, and those going on Safari.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Divya

Nice and clean hotel

Clean rooms with hot water. Friendly staff. the hotel is located 10 min drive from the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandip

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

Crest Sf Lodge - Great place in Arusha for a night

Really great service! This is a small hotel with amazing manager, staff and support associates. Perfect if you are in Arusha for a night before your safari trip or going to climb Mt Kilimanjaro. Very reasonably priced. Have a good airport pick up/drop off service for a small fee. This is like a big residential house separated into several rooms. good security provided. Would love to go back and spend a couple days if the opportunity arises.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

it was an amazing stay

it was a short stay with comfort. I enjoyed the beautiful natural surrounding and the quietness of the place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sapna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mourad

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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