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Wakawaka House, a property with a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge, is set in Arusha, less than 1 km from Uhuru monument, a 11-minute walk from Old German Boma, as well as 5.2 km from Njiro Complex. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with a wardrobe. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, vegetarian and vegan options. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast features a selection of packed lunches. The area is popular for cycling and pub crawls, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this bed and breakfast. Meserani Snake Park is 25 km from Wakawaka House, while Arusha International Conference Centre - AICC is 1.2 km from the property. Arusha Airport is 7 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal

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
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Guest review summary
Guests loved Wakawaka House's <b>central location</b> and <b>friendly staff</b>. The <b>breakfast</b> was praised for its quality and variety. <b>Room cleanliness</b> was appreciated, though some found <b>room comfort</b> lacking. <b>Shower comfort</b> received mixed reviews, with issues like short hot water duration noted.
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Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Arusha

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wakawaka House

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)

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

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

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

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

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

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

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 06:00 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.

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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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Wakawaka House

  • Wakawaka House is 1,050 yards from the centre of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Wakawaka House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Wakawaka House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
    • Couples massage
    • Movie nights
    • Neck massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Hand massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Back massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Head massage
    • Pub crawls
    • Foot massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full body massage
  • Room options at Wakawaka House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Bed in Dormitory
  • The prices at Wakawaka House 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 Wakawaka House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • À la carte