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Set in Arusha and only 12 km from Old German Boma, Songota Falls Lodge offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 12 km from Uhuru monument and features full-day security. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Each unit comes with a private bathroom, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with a garden view. Guests can dine in the on-site restaurant, which serves African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the country house. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Njiro Complex is 13 km from Songota Falls Lodge, while Meserani Snake Park is 37 km from the property. Arusha Airport is 18 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
2 double beds
4 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Arusha
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heidi
    South Africa South Africa
    A real true experience to stay with a local family. Support them please! And their food is just more than good! Fresh juices..fresh fruit...very flavourful creative main meals.
  • Philippe
    Belgium Belgium
    The lodge is a tranquil place, real Polé Polé! An ideal place to spend a few days prior or after your safari. The hosts Joyce and Raymond are very welcoming and kind. They have built a little paradise over the years. Make sure to try out their...
  • Josie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful grounds with fruits and vegetables growing around. Very cosy lodge, comfortable and equipped with what you need. The owner Joyce and her son are very kind and will help you enjoy your stay - the food is incredible and having the option...
  • Christian
    Germany Germany
    Lovely host, delicious food & nice accommodation!
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    So much nicer than the photos! The bungalows are very comfy and actually have a lot of light. The gardens are very beautiful. It feels quite authentic. The home-cooked meals are delicious and our host was able to help cater for my partner's...
  • Wiem
    Germany Germany
    very particular lodge with a great view from the restaurant. the rooms are very nicely furnished and the hot water is reliable! if you come from a safari or you are going to start one, it’s a good place where to rest and have a relaxing evening!...
  • Vidya
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    I loved the host Joyce Ma’am. She is a wonderful human being. She cooks really good food!We reached late. So was not able to enjoy the view. But it’s a very good place for the price.
  • Diana
    Israel Israel
    The design of the lodge is very specia and uniqe. the room is very clean. The host is a very pleasant woman. The food is delicious and the views are amazing
  • Tomas
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Beautiful, clean, much higher standard than you would expect from this type of accommodation. The owner, Mrs. Joyce and her team do everything to please the guests. In addition, she prepares the meals on level of international restaurants.
  • Willem
    Chile Chile
    The stay at Songota was amazing. Joyce is amazing and her food is extremely good. I would recommend anyone coming to Arusha would stay in Songota Falls lodge. Real attention is paid to the surroundings and the facilities. I would recommend to...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Songota Falls Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Basic free WiFi 13 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 07:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Songota Falls Lodge

  • Songota Falls Lodge is 3.1 miles from the centre of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Songota Falls Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Game drives
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • The prices at Songota Falls Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Songota Falls Lodge is from 07:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Songota Falls Lodge has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant
    • Restaurant