A stay at Starehe Villa places you in the heart of Arusha, within a 5-minute drive of Njiro Complex and East & Southern African Management Institute. .This family-friendly hostel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Arusha Clock Tower and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Maasai Market and Curios Crafts.
East & Southern African Management Institute - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Arusha Clock Tower - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
Cultural Heritage Centre - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
Getting around
Arusha (ARK) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
George's Tavern - 7 min drive
Hot Plate
Karibu Uzunguni City Park - 7 min drive
The Pillars - 9 min walk
Kilimanjaro Restaurant - 6 min drive
About this property
Starehe Villa
Family-friendly hostel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Starehe Villa offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and kitchen islands. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and bidets.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Starehe Villa, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Starehe Villa has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 3; reservation required
Private picnics
Things to do
36-hole adjacent golf course
Arcade/game room
Bicycle storage
Bicycle tours
Designer stores
Full-service spa
Golf caddies
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf driving range
Optional golf privileges
Playground
Pro golf shop
TV in common areas
Vineyard
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's books
Children's games
Grocery/convenience store
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Coworking space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
In a nature reserve
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Vineyard
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
Accessible airport shuttle
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
More
1 floor
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Mosquito nets
Renovated entire property - January 2023
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer (on request)
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch smart TV with digital channels
First-run movies
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Blender
Champagne service
Chef service
Cleaning supplies
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Free bottled water
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Restaurant dining guides
Rice cooker
Shared kitchen access
Spices
Stovetop
More
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Electrical adapters
Fireplace
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Mobile key entry
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 9:00 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); 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
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
Hosted evening meal: USD 3
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
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Mahali Muzuri Home
Starehe Villa Arusha
Mahali Muzuri Arusha
Starehe Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Starehe Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Arusha