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Located in Arusha, 6.4 miles from Old German Boma, Banana Farm Eco Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within 6.7 miles of Uhuru monument. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms here will provide you with a patio and others also provide guests with river views. At the hostel you'll find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at Banana Farm Eco Hostel. Njiro Complex is 7.5 miles from the accommodation, while Meserani Snake Park is 22 miles away. Arusha Airport is 11 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
4 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
4 full beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
7.6
High score for Arusha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Canada Canada
    This is one of the coolest places we’ve ever stayed. Staff were super friendly and the place was super clean despite being on a farm. So much to learn and so many fun things to do on the farm like feeding the cows. They give a free tour around the...
  • Marcusmaz
    United States United States
    Incredible gardens & facilities, with such a welcoming team! We booked Banana Farm as our first accommodation in Tanzania after arriving on a very, very long set of flights, and it made for such a relaxing intro to the country. The rooms were very...
  • Blaine
    Canada Canada
    Country style, independent cabins, views, lots of events, free bananas and monkey alarm service at 6 am)) cows and goats at the property, with is fun. tasty supper for $5
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    The food was very good, very nice people, and a nice vibe our in the country. You can walk through the village or on the property and enjoy the scenery. The also offer painting classes which were fun and a tour of the farm.
  • Geena
    United States United States
    Best place to stay near Arusha. No contest. The farm here is so beautiful and the group meals are affordable and delicious!
  • Brooke
    United States United States
    The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating; we arrived late, but they still fed us! The food was delicious, cooked, and served with love. Do not miss the garden tour; the property and gardens are amazing! Staff can arrange tours or trips...
  • Diana
    Kenya Kenya
    Amazing chef amazing staff . I loved the environment i wanna come back and stay at the cabins . All staff are soo kind and helpful I felt at home in eco hostel . The artist was amazing too
  • Daniela
    United States United States
    We stayed here one night after arriving in Tanzania before our safari trip. Everything exceeded our expectations! The room was big & comfy with a good bathroom. The entire hostel is beautifully set up & decorated. If you love animals, there are...
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    Highly recommended! Beautiful nature, relaxing atmosphere and very friendly staff, a lot of opportunities to speak with other travellers. The farm tour was great! The cook was so friendly that he prepared us a breakfast at 4am on our last day due...
  • Matej
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    place, close to the river, far from main road, absolutely perfect

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Banana Farm Eco Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Open-air bath

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Banana Farm Eco Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Banana Farm Eco Hostel

  • Check-in at Banana Farm Eco Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Banana Farm Eco Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Open-air bath
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Game drives
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
  • The prices at Banana Farm Eco Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Banana Farm Eco Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Banana Farm Eco Hostel is 3.7 miles from the center of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.