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Located in Arusha, 1.5 miles from Uhuru monument, Runako Lodge has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and others also have mountain views. All rooms in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a CD player. Guests at Runako Lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast. Bike rental and car rental are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. Old German Boma is 2.2 miles from the accommodation, while Njiro Complex is 5.3 miles from the property. Arusha Airport is 5 miles away.

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Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
6.9
Low score for Arusha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aavo
    Estonia Estonia
    Breakfast was good. You casn order the lunch and dinner there as well.
  • David
    Canada Canada
    pleasant property with nice lawn for an afternoon drink
  • Ellie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really lovely staff that help out a lot , Good facilities Good pool area too
  • Tatiana
    Spain Spain
    It has a beautiful garden, a peace, in the mornings I could hear the drums of the tribes. The food is very good! The attentive staff.
  • Ilyes
    France France
    There were just few people when I was there (almost the only one if I don't count the staff), so it was very calm and silent. Also, because a lot of rooms were unused, they gave be a better room for the same price, with a fan and mosquito net. I...
  • Dennis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Not too far from the Arusha city center. Comfy beds and kind staff. They even have laundry facilities.
  • Dirk
    Belgium Belgium
    Really nice place to stay. Thomas is a great guy too. I took a local tour with him and I enjoyed it very much
  • Sandra
    Germany Germany
    Sehr sauber, sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal.
  • Lisanne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De rust, het goede en lekkere ontbijt en de gastvrijheid. Hier werken hele lieve mensen, bedankt voor alles! Ga zo door!
  • Annette_mario
    Germany Germany
    Es war ein gutes Hotel mit Pool, die Zufahrt ist echt schwierig obwohl es nur wenige 100m von der Hauptstrasse liegt. Pool Klimaanlage gutes Essen und sehr Freundliche Behandlung. Perfekt als Ausgangs oder Endpunkt für Safaris. Man hat sogar unser...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Runako Lodge

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

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

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

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Personal trainer
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Runako Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 7:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 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.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Runako Lodge 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 Runako Lodge

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

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Breakfast to go
  • The prices at Runako Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinners
    • Foot massage
    • Cooking class
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Public Bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Head massage
    • Game drives
    • Neck massage
    • Personal trainer
    • Couples' massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Hand massage
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming pool
  • Runako Lodge is 1 miles from the center of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Runako Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Runako Lodge is from 7:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.