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River House Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star hotel with a spa, connected to the convention center

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A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A bar with multiple bottles and glasses.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.
A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various cooking utensils. There is a person standing in front of the kitchen counter.
A modern interior with a glass railing, tiled walls, and a pool area.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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sakina,maziwa rd, Arusha, Arusha Region
  • Place, Cultural Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Declaration Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens and folded towels, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a plant, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Arusha

Heart of Arusha.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Arusha hotel, you'll find Cultural Heritage Centre and Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium. Arusha Declaration Monument and Arusha Clock Tower are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cultural Heritage Centre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jade Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Msumbi Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highway Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KAHAWA cafe Shoppers - ‬4 min drive

About this property

River House Lodge

3-star hotel with a spa, connected to the convention center
River House Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe 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. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A nightclub, a terrace, and a children's club are also featured at the family-friendly River House Lodge . An area shuttle within 90 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Arusha hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
River House Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 90 km
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Meal delivery service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 11 2026 to July 17 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 40 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 11 to 12 years old)

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
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 accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 102283600

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

Property is also known as

River House Lodge Hotel
River House Lodge Arusha
River House Lodge Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

How close is River House Lodge to the airport?

River House Lodge is 4.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the Arusha (ARK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at River House Lodge ?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River House Lodge on Jul 20, 2026 start from $34, 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 River House Lodge have an airport shuttle?

River House Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 40 per room, one-way.

Does River House Lodge offer free breakfast?

River House Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at River House Lodge ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at River House Lodge ?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at River House Lodge ?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does River House Lodge have a pool?

River House Lodge does not have a pool.

Does River House Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does River House Lodge have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, reflexology, and body scrubs.

How close is River House Lodge to downtown Arusha?

River House Lodge is 5.8 mi away from Arusha.

River House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable and safe. The staff are very obliging and go the extra mile to make sure your stay is pleasant. Thanks for a homely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff attention to detail is great. Clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable property. Friendly staff. The property itself is safe. But it's tucked deep in small alleys.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Amenities
There was no pool as advertised. There was no safe in the room as advertised I had to pay extra for a room with a window It wasn’t readily accessible via roadside; it’s a bit off the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le wifi ne fonctionne vraiment pas bien. Le milieu environnant n’est pas sécuritaire, ni intéressant. Chambre trop petite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024