Boasting a garden, a terrace as well as a bar, Swahili Villa is situated in Arusha, 3.8 km from Njiro Complex. The property is located 4.1 km from Old German Boma, 4.5 km from Uhuru monument and 29 km from Meserani Snake Park. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, the rooms have a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and slippers. At Swahili Villa, the rooms include a seating area. Arusha International Conference Centre - AICC is 4.4 km from the accommodation, while Ngurdoto Crater is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Arusha Airport, 10 km from Swahili Villa.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Arusha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alice
    Denmark Denmark
    The location is not walking distance from "downtown" but it's really easy to get a tuc tuc or car for a just a few dollars. Breakfast and dinner is more than you can eat, and is delicious. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The place...
  • Gina
    Germany Germany
    We loved our stay (in October 2024)! The family that welcomed us with a welcome drink, cooked for us and helped us with everything is very nice. Thank you! :) The room is comfortable and stylish. The location is ok and walking distance (although...
  • Alexander
    Australia Australia
    This place is a little gem! The staff, food and rooms are great. There's hot water, good wifi and lots of plants around. It's quite social too with one big table for breakfast and dinner.
  • Florian
    Germany Germany
    Nice and cozy place a Bit outside of arusha … highly recommended if you warn to stay in a relaxed and quite Place
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were extremely nice and helpful. Food is great and portion size is massive. Room is comfortable with everything you need. Sorted our laundry out for us at a reasonable price. Good WiFi. Couldn't ask for anything more
  • Antonia
    Germany Germany
    It’s a comfy little hotel, perfect for a short stay between safari, hikes or next flights. Breakfast and dinner is fantastic. Rooms are small but also very comfy and clean.
  • John
    Japan Japan
    friendly staff. very nice breakfast. quiet location. cosy place to stay.
  • Jumanne
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Everything, the whole setup reflects swahili lifestyle. The local food was amazing.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is beautifully decorated, and spotlessly clean
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely people who really put themselves out for us. Delicious food and fresh juices.. a gorgeous fire going in the courtyard. really recommend.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Swahili Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Bar

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Fan

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

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

Check-in
From 10:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:00 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.

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.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

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

FAQs about Swahili Villa

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

    • Hiking
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
  • The prices at Swahili Villa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Swahili Villa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • American
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • Check-in at Swahili Villa is from 10:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Swahili Villa is 2.4 miles from the centre of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.