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Serengeti Villa has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Arusha. Offering a bar, the property is located within 2.7 km of Old German Boma. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Serengeti Villa. Uhuru monument is 3.2 km from the accommodation, while Njiro Complex is 3.4 km from the property. Arusha Airport is 9 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Arusha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Raquel
    Portugal Portugal
    Everything was perfect! Would stay another day for sure!
  • Rodica
    Romania Romania
    First, the property is gorgeous, full of trees, plants and flowers, a relaxing area, a nice bar and a firepit. The owner and staff are very nice and helpful, the room looked really nice, both breakfast and dinner were delicious (and big) and they...
  • Fausto
    United States United States
    Very good room for the price. It was great after spending days on the safari. The host and staff are really friendly. The breakfast and additional dinner ($8) was incredible. Laundry service available. Lots of other travelers around and full bar...
  • Madge
    Australia Australia
    Serengeti Villa is a little self-contained oasis with funky African decor. The food is delicious and served on beautiful platters like artwork by the lovely kitchen ladies. After dinner you can sit by the fire with one of Frank’s ‘Serengeti...
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Lovely property. Staff were absolutely amazing. Kind and very homely. I would recommend this stay for good bang for your buck. Amazing home cooked dinner / meals. Seriously would stay again just for that.
  • Valerie
    France France
    The staff are very kind and accommodating, the food is delicious (breakfast and dinner) and very affordable, and the aesthetic of the rooms and outside area is very pleasant :)
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really lovely staff, cool little tree house type setup, very awesome food, and hostel like vibe. Staff super friendly and helpful.
  • Zoi
    Greece Greece
    Too much food! Location was great, staff was friendly and very attentive! Very cozy environment felt like home!
  • Mukiri
    United States United States
    The property was beautiful, the food was amazing and the staff was fantastic. The bed was comfortable and the room was as expected- clean, homey with the nicest touches.
  • Christopher
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    A very well maintained and run place with staff going out of their way to make guests comfortable.A great place if one is looking for quietness but in a location close to so many restaurants and entertainment places.Kudos to Frank and the team...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • African local food
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Serengeti Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

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

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Transport

    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Baby safety gates
    • Child safety socket covers

    Cleaning services

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

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Serengeti Villa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 10:30 to 12:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    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
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Serengeti Villa 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 Serengeti Villa

    • Serengeti Villa is 1.6 miles from the centre of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Serengeti Villa has 1 restaurant:

      • African local food
    • Check-in at Serengeti Villa is from 10:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Guests staying at Serengeti Villa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Italian
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
      • Kosher
      • American
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • Serengeti Villa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours