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Comfortable guesthouse with free breakfast and free valet parking

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free valet parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities

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.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The guesthouse offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the guesthouse's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 323 square feet (30 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a library. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.

Arusha Planet Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Library
  • Express check-in
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2011
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Free valet parking
  • Free wired internet
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 30
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free English breakfast
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 323
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 28
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 2

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Low counters/sink height (inches) - 45
  • Low counters/sink height (centimeters) - 114

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary English breakfast each morning.

Arusha Planet Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Reflexology
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

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 on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 52.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for TZS 30.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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

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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 2

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Number of children who can stay free - 2

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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