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With Olpopongi - Masai Cultural Village & Museum reachable in 46 km, Rafiki Retreat offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. Guests at Rafiki Retreat can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Old German Boma is 27 km from the accommodation, while Uhuru monument is 28 km from the property. Kilimanjaro International Airport is 32 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
7.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Athanasia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice, spacious, modern and clean rooms. Friendly staff and a nice large garden area.
  • Zokismo
    Germany Germany
    Die ruhige Lage, der Ausblick und das freundliche Personal.
  • Malte
    Germany Germany
    Einfach toll! Sehr schöne Lage mit Pool und Blick auf den Mount Meru, schön eingerichtete Zimmer, leckeres Essen, freundliches, hilfsbereites und zuvorkommendes Personal!
  • Corinna
    Germany Germany
    Sehr saubere Unterkunft. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hat in allen Belangen geholfen.
  • Corinna
    Germany Germany
    Sehr herzliches Personal. Extrem saubere Zimmer. Gute Unterkunft für eine Zwischenübernachtung in Arusha.
  • Marjolein
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Ontzettend mooie en rustige locatie, ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzame medewerkers, heerlijk eten en goede wifi!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Rafiki Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Bar
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Rafiki Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 05:00 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.

    Children 13 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

    0 - 4 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    5 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$20 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

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

    Please inform Rafiki Retreat 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Rafiki Retreat

    • Guests staying at Rafiki Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet
    • Rafiki Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Game drives
      • Cooking class
      • Swimming Pool
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
    • The prices at Rafiki Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Rafiki Retreat has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Room options at Rafiki Retreat include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
    • Rafiki Retreat is 13 miles from the centre of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Rafiki Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.