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Boasting a garden and free WiFi, Mambo Arusha Hostel is located 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 1640 ft from the accommodations.

Couples in particular 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

  • Martin
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Friendly staff Good food Nicely done..interior+exterior
  • Eunice
    Kenya Kenya
    The place is very homely, clean and the staff are very welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and fulfilling. The decor inside and outside has a very beautiful touch.
  • Jamila
    Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
    We stayed in that hostel 1 night. Very nice for short term stay. Extremely good for the price we paid. Nice staff, positive and helpful. We were offered to change our room with one double bed (i travelled with my sister) to a bigger room with...
  • Max
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very very nice place to stay. Little bit out of town but with bolt or one of the bodas you’ll be fine. They have a good tour operator with fair prices. They wil help you with everything especially Nam she’s the best. She helped me so much with...
  • Purity
    Kenya Kenya
    Nam the host was so amazing . She made us good food and was absolutely lovely. The facilities were very clean and the rooms were cozy . There were card games and there was an opportunity to meet other travellers. I would absolutely come back here....
  • Anderson
    United States of America United States of America
    We stayed at Mambo Arusha hostel for two nights before starting our Mount Kilimanjaro trek. The hostel had everything we could need! We enjoyed a delicious breakfast both mornings and loved the dinner that was made fresh for us as well. Our host...
  • Inese
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very cute design, lovely people, good breakfast, comfy bed. overall very good value for money
  • Luka
    Slovenia Slovenia
    The host is very nice, she cooks delicious meals and is always there when you need here. The bed in a bungaloow was very comfortable! 10/10!
  • Katie
    United States of America United States of America
    Nam was a fabulous host. We were an adult family of 5 and she made us feel at home. It's in a remote area nestled in a village. We took walks around the village and everyone was very nice. It's great to see how the locals live. At Mambo we had 1...
  • Poornima
    Germany Germany
    Nam made us feel so welcome at the hostel. The food was fresh and delicious and the room was quite comfortable as well.

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Wifi 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 deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Mambo Arusha Hostel

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horseback riding
    • Bar crawls
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Happy hour
    • Bike tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinners
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Check-in at Mambo Arusha Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Mambo Arusha Hostel is 3.1 miles from the center 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.