Escape to Arusha Giraffe Lodge, where the serene surroundings of a garden and terrace provide a tranquil retreat. Enjoy in-room WiFi, indulge in the free breakfast buffet or on-site restaurant’s offerings, and unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services. Previous guests have appreciated this guesthouse's attentive staff.
Arusha International Conference Centre - 4 min drive
Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 4 min drive
Getting around
Arusha (ARK) - 17 min drive
Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 71 min drive
Free area shuttle
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free cruise terminal shuttle
Free shopping center shuttle
Free bus station shuttle
Restaurants
Karibu Uzunguni City Park - 4 min drive
Kitamu Cafe - 4 min drive
Africafe - 4 min drive
Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - 4 min drive
Fifi's - 3 min drive
About this property
Arusha Giraffe Lodge
Arusha Giraffe Lodge is just 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English, Swahili
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.
Also known as
Arusha Giraffe
Arusha Giraffe Lodge Arusha
Arusha Giraffe Lodge Guesthouse
Arusha Giraffe Lodge Guesthouse Arusha
Frequently asked questions
Does Arusha Giraffe Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Arusha Giraffe Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Arusha Giraffe Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Arusha Giraffe Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Arusha Giraffe Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arusha Giraffe Lodge?
Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Arusha Giraffe Lodge and nearby?
Arusha Giraffe Lodge has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Arusha Giraffe Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Arusha Giraffe Lodge like?
Arusha Giraffe Lodge is a short 14-minute walk from Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and 20 minutes' walk from Arusha Declaration Monument.
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Arusha Giraffe Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Great place
Nice hotel and great staff. I only stayed 1 night. Dinner was fantastic and there is a nice bar on premises.
stephanie
stephanie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2023
Staff and tjw owner ofbthe property are super nice breakfast excelent environment.
Frieda
Frieda, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2023
Sraff and owner are amazing, bed sheets were super clean, breakfast was good.
Frieda
Frieda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Owner went the extra miles to make sure everyone was happy at the place. Highly recommended
Franz
Franz, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Fantastic place to stay
This was a great find. Friendly staff and very accommodating. Awesome manager, he went to the store to find medicine for our son. Beds were comfortable, showers were hot and the food was delicious. We are so thankful we stayed here.
jeremy
jeremy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 28, 2024
Humphrey was amazing, couldn't be more helpful
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Good for short stays
We had a pleasant stay one night. The hotel is just off the main road, but a bit outside the city center. However, there is not too much in the city center, so if you just need a sleep over, this is a good spot. Clean and friendly, and quiet since it is off the main road.
Carl Fredrik
Carl Fredrik, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2022
Very nice place to stay before going to a safari
Simple but very comfortable and the staff is extra nice and welcoming. They came to pick us up at the airport and dropped us back for free. The cook is lovely and the food soooo good.
MAXIME
MAXIME, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
The Giraffe Lodge Arusha is excellent value for money and the staff are incredibly friendly. We spent the night here before an early morning flight to Zanzibar (only 10 minutes to the airport which is one of its big plus points). We had dinner and watched Tanzania play a football match with a bar full of locals which was a great experience. The food is really good (dinner and breakfast), the room was clean and the staff could not do enough for us It is a real local’s area which we love away from some of the big chains. We would not hesitate to stay again
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2024
We stayed two nights, before and after our safari.
Staff were fantastic! Everyone was friendly and helpful, nothing was too much to arrange. We ate well and had two fun nights in the hotel bar. There was no need to venture out of the hotel premises.
Toyosi
Toyosi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 13, 2024
Great food! Good service! Not the location. I would recommend if you don’t mind the location. You could spend less a quarter dollar to reach to city center.
Hongxia
Hongxia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2024
Zona tranquila, bueno calidad-precio
Buena relación calidad-precio. Trato amable y muy correcto. Buen desayuno. Limpio y con mosquitera. Lejos del centro, en zona tranquila y segura
BORJA
BORJA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2023
MING-SHIN
MING-SHIN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2023
Optimal vor und nach Safari
Wir haben hier vor und nach unserer Safari übernachtet. Besonders gut geeignet für Gäste, die in Arusha Flughafen ankommen oder abfliegen. Das Hotel liegt nur wenige Kilometer vom Flughafen entfernt und man wird kostenlos vom Hotel Manager abgeholt und zum Flughafen gebracht. Die Umgebung ist viel ruhiger als die Innenstadt. Die Unterkunft selbst bietet ein wunderbares Preis-Leistungsverhältnis an. Das Zimmer war sauber und relativ gut ausgestattet. Man kann auch günstig im Hotel essen. 100% empfehlenswert.
Juan Pablo
Juan Pablo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2022
Henkilokunta.
Huone.
Jarmo
Jarmo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2022
one night stay
One night just before our safari was perfect
Nina
Nina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2021
A gem in Sakina, Arusha.
We arrived from Kenya by road and were so wonderfully received with refreshing hot towels and juice. The rooms are very clean and there is hot water and wifi. The staff are wonderful and Yassin is also a great cook. The hotel is tucked away on a side street and it is lined with flower trees, banana trees, etc. We enjoyed our stay so much we stayed again on our way back from safari. Comfortable, and well worth the reasonable price. It is a little outside of the city center but for that it is peaceful.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2020
k service
Vi ble tatt imot av strålende og sjarmererende betjening selv om vi ankom sent på kvelden. Rommet var som forventet, enkelt men rent og ryddig. Vi fikk en herlig varm dusj når Happy satte opp vanntrykket. Etter tre fagers safari var vi tilbake en natt før turen gikk videre med hotellets shuttle til flyplassen. Vi hadde et hyggelig opphold på lodgen.
Magne
Magne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2020
It was great to stay especially of the staff. Yasin and Happy are the assist to the property. Although the hotel is bit far from the town but free shuttle covers that part. Good budget place to stay. If you are coming from Kenya by road, just give a call to property to pick you up before you entry to the town....
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2019
Sher zuvorkommendes stehst höfliches Personal, ein grund wiederzukommen
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2019
Stayed one night prior to leave for safari. Everything was very good: KIA airport shuttle (at a fee but on time and friendly), room (very clean and convenient), good full breakfast, wi-fi
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2019
Fantastische Unterkunft - Erwartungen übertroffen
Wir waren in der Giraffe Lodge, um eine Safari in Arusha zu machen. Der Empfang ist herzlich! Das Personal super freundlich, das Essen spitzenmäßig! Uns wurde sogar ein Safari-Veranstalter vorbeigeschickt, mit dem wir eine wunderbare Safari gemacht haben. Der Transport vom Arusha-Flughafen oder in die Innenstadt ist kostenlos und hat wunderbar geklappt!
Alles in allem wurden unsere Erwartungen übertroffen! Unbedingt hier buchen!!!
Janina
Janina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2019
Good value for money in Arusha
Our family spent a night before and after the Safari in this lodge. It was ok for the price. We were able to sleep well.
Friendly staff.