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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 1.7 miles of Old German Boma. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All 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 rental is available at Serengeti Villa. Uhuru monument is 2 miles from the accommodation, while Njiro Complex is 2.1 miles from the property. Arusha Airport is 5.6 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 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 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Arusha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    the United States the United States
    Outstanding service, making me feel at home from day one of my four-day stay there. The food was amazing and the kitchen staff so friendly and helpful. Manager/host Frank helped me book the best Maasai tour and sightseeing in Arusha of my...
  • Teresa
    the United States the United States
    Breakfast was very good and the manager was great.
  • Lisa-maria
    Austria Austria
    Probably the most comfortable bed I slept in ever (and I sleep in many hotels). Great vibe. Great food. Great people. Great and nicely picked decoration. Cool owner or manager. Super clean!! Silent for the fact that it's so close to the main road
  • Dinham
    Australia Australia
    Excellent fresh food. Very authentic. Extremely helpful Manager. Very clean and excellent staff.
  • Jasmine
    Canada Canada
    The property was very attractive with beautiful, lush plants and trees and cozy outdoor sitting areas. Everything was very clean and well maintained, and the showers had hot water and good water pressure. The management and staff were all very...
  • Patrick
    Portugal Portugal
    The room was very clean, large enough and comfortable. Very good dinner. It is located 10 minutes away from the center.
  • Gregorius
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    Nice family owned guesthouse. Room was compact but in great condition. The lounge / restaurant area is very cozy and feels like a little oasis in the middle of town. Very friendly staff.
  • Allana
    Canada Canada
    Frank and the staff went above and beyond to make the stay a good one. The gardens are beautiful, the little tiki bar with swing stools is a great place for a chat. The food for both the traditional Swahili dinner and the breakfast is so tasty and...
  • Stephany
    the United States the United States
    Very comfortable rooms specially the bed, good wifi, and just the perfect place to sleep comfortably before driving before safaris and after safaris. The these or safari in the rooms also makes it very unique. This place is also nicely located in...
  • Suzanne
    the United States the United States
    Excellent breakfast and dinner! Enjoyed the swing seats at the bar and the evening fire.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • African local food
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of Serengeti Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • 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

  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is needed).

    Transportation

    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

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

    Entertainment & 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 AM to 12:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    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.

    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

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

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Serengeti Villa 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 Serengeti Villa

    • The prices at Serengeti Villa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Serengeti Villa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
    • Guests staying at Serengeti Villa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

      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 has 1 restaurant:

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