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Boasting a garden and free WiFi, Mambo Arusha Hostel is situated in Arusha. A 5-minute drive away from town, the hostel provides a terrace and a shared lounge. The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning their days out. At the hostel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Mambo Arusha Hostel. Supermarket (Arusha) is 500 m from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.0
High score for Arusha
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Giuliano
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The woman who hosted us was very friendly. We arrived a bit late, and the next day we had to leave earlier than breakfast started because our safari itinerary was changed on short notice, but she boiled some eggs late at night to put on the table...
  • Norine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The living room is nicely designed and owner made a lovely homemade breakfast in the morning. Clean double bed room with mosquito nets and wardrobe with mirror. Clean and spacious bathroom. The shower was hot with pressure. I did start the...
  • Akiko
    Japan Japan
    My stay here was wonderful. Nam, one of the staff members, was very kind and accommodating. She adjusted the breakfast time to match my schedule, and provided options for lunch and laundry. I stayed for three nights and four days, and felt very...
  • Marion
    Kenya Kenya
    My sister and I stayed for two nights and we enjoyed how peaceful the place was. It's clean, comfy beds and most especially the breakfast was amazing. Thankyou so much Nahm for your kindness😊 Whenever you are in Arusha, then Mambo Arusha is the...
  • Pierpaolo
    Italy Italy
    Really really nice stay in Arusha, very chill area, extremely welcoming host, and great guide for the day with - cherry on the top - an incredibly cool sunset spot with a view on Mount meru!
  • J
    Joyce
    Kenya Kenya
    The cleanliness was a 💯%,the environment was very conducive,and the staff was soo nice to me,the breakfast was delicious 😋,I can always recommend Mambo hostel to anyone planning to visit Arusha.
  • Daisy
    Kenya Kenya
    The host. The breakfast. The location. Definitely coming back.
  • Sophie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nam is amazing. She’s so kind & gave us everything we needed. We could even choose out of all the free rooms as they did not have a lot of other guests. Breakfast was always so diverse & complete: fruit, pancakes, eggs, toast etc: amazing! If we...
  • Lara
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Host Nam ist faboulus, food great, bed comfortable, cozy place, welcoming atmosphere, Overall really really great place. Nam helpful with everything!!
  • Wim
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nicely furnished room, great service and a nice meal.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mambo Arusha Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Mambo Arusha Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 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 of any age are welcome.

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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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

Please inform Mambo Arusha Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Mambo Arusha Hostel

  • Check-in at Mambo Arusha Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

  • The prices at Mambo Arusha Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Mambo Arusha Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horse riding
    • Pub crawls
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Happy hour
    • Bike tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Tour or class about local culture