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Arusha Planet Lodge

3.0 star property

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Fireplace
Traditional Chalet | Room amenity
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Gift shop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Plot 2271, Moshono Village, Arusha
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    5 min drive
  • Arusha Golf Course
    7 min drive
  • Njiro Complex
    8 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    72 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Chalet | Room amenity

Traditional Chalet

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Arusha

With a stay at Arusha Planet Lodge in Arusha, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts. .This guesthouse is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Natural History Museum and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Arusha International Conference Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Njiro Complex - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • East & Southern African Management Institute - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onsea House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cube Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Arusha Planet Lodge

Art Deco guesthouse with free breakfast and free valet parking
Arusha Planet Lodge offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Arusha guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators, in-room massages, and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Art Deco guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The guesthouse also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Arusha? This guesthouse has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary English breakfast each morning.
Arusha Planet Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (323 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Low-height counter and sink (45 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: TZS 80000
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TZS 80000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 52.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for TZS 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 20
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 20

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 135000.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: TZS 80000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: TZS 80000 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: TZS 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 52.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Planet Arusha
Planet Lodge
Planet Lodge Arusha
Arusha Planet
Arusha Planet Lodge Arusha
Arusha Planet Lodge Guesthouse
Arusha Planet Lodge Guesthouse Arusha

Arusha Planet Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria teresa, Mendota Heights

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No decent restaurant in area so in evening you have to dine at the lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The experience here was truly unique. My wife and I felt taken care of from start to finish, even though we only had one night there. On any return trips to Arusha, this will be our preferred lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Service
Planet Lodge Arusha was a joy to stay in. Rooms were great, service was outstanding. Would highly recommend this hotel and will stay here if I ever return to Arusha
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and people
Everyone was absolutely lovely and extremely helpful. I screwed up the arrival and they handled everything with such grace. Sorry we didn't start longer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay and i will be back!
I enjoy this place the rooms are so comfortable, the location suits me, the food is always good! The staff are fantastic eqch and everyone!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shamshil, Charlottetown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay, everyone was welcoming and very courteous. The food was very good too. The only issue we faced at the time was construction going on around the pool area, so we couldn’t use that. And the internet was not available in the room for the evening, had to go to the lobby and use it. Other than that we had an amazing stay, and Alan the assistant manager was always available to make sure we had everything we need. Will come back here for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and very professional. 2 rooms per "hut" like building but very quaint. Definitely would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and helpful. The entire property so well maintained. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredible! They are all so friendly, welcoming and helpful. We only stayed three nights, but I wish I could have stayed longer. The food in the dining room is delicious and the rooms are very spacious, clean and nice. It’s a little outside of Arusha city, but it’s the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property! The rooms are in separate looking huts on the property and they are beautiful and clean. The mail building is beautiful as well. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff clean rooms excellent food great location very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in Arusha
Very nice stay just outside of the downtown of Arusha city. It's quiet, comfortable and the property is absolutely gorgeous. Provides a relaxing stay and a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of Arusha. We flew into Kilimanjaro airport and the lodge arranged our shuttle ride (for extra). It took about 80 minutes to get to the lodge given new speeding laws that were recently put into place but overall it was an easy process. The staff took extra care with our room since this was the start of our honeymoon and we really enjoyed our time there. From there we headed to a safari in the Serengti but we arranged to have some laundry ready for our return which it was. Staff was always open and accommodating when we needed it including a later departure time from the hotel. WiFi is a bit spotty (as in most properties in Tanzania from what I've seen), but works well in the lobby and restaurant. Great stay even for a short period.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

CK, Bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Rooms and main building are in great condition. Gardens are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth the drive from the action of Arusha
It's a bit off the beaten track, but a very pleasant property. Lots of great birdlife. 5% extra is charged if you use a credit card.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful grounds which are very well kept. Property is very quiet and peaceful. Villas are huge and the king bed was very comfortable. Staff were polite and helpful and the service was very quick. Breakfast was okay and Internet was not always great. Lovely pool.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, beautiful gardens and great pool!
After 5 days of safari this was a great place to finish the trip and relax! The breakfast, included in the room rate, was excellent.

8/10 Good

Guy, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place
Very nice property with a lovely garden. The rooms are clean, very big and has a nice private balcony.The food is pretty basic but quite good. The service is very good, nice and helpful staff. Located quite far from the center of Arusha so if you need to run errands you will need to get to the city center by transport.

10/10 Excellent

Ms Avrill, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at the Planet Lodge was exceptional, the staff were all most helpful and welcoming, they did over and above to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. Lovely helpful and cheerful staff, we wish them all well, and many thanks for a memorable stay at Planet Lodge.

8/10 Good

John, Boston, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, reasonably priced place to stay
Hotel staff was wonderful and responsive. Although it's a bit off the beaten path, it was pretty quiet and peaceful. You can't walk to dowtown Arusha but they did provide a shuttle that went downtown at 10am and picked you up at 4pm. Hot water was at times not sufficient for two peaple to take hot showers. Food was reasonable and the wait staff were friendly and cheerful!