Africana Grand Hotel Arusha

3.0 star property
Hotel in Arusha with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Lounge
Exterior
Single Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Levolosi, Arusha
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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Room options

Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Arusha

Within a short walk of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, Africana Grand Hotel Arusha is within a mile (2 km) of Arusha Declaration Monument. This 3-star hotel has 26 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cultural Heritage Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Njiro Complex - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Africafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Africana Grand Hotel Arusha

Hotel in Arusha with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Africana Grand Hotel Arusha enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 15.00 per room. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include balconies or patios, safes, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per room

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 7:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?

Africana Grand Hotel Arusha provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?

This hotel is located in Arusha, a short 10-minute walk from Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and also 15 minutes on foot from Arusha Declaration Monument. You'll also find Arusha Clock Tower and Njiro Complex within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Africana Grand Hotel Arusha have a casino on the premises?

No, Africana Grand Hotel Arusha doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Africana Grand Hotel Arusha good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Africana Grand Hotel Arusha have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Africana Grand Hotel Arusha have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Africana Grand Hotel Arusha serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Africana Grand Hotel Arusha allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Africana Grand Hotel Arusha.

Are there connecting rooms at Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?

The closest major airport to Africana Grand Hotel Arusha is Arusha (ARK), which is 5.3 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.), which is around 26.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?

Yes, every guestroom at Africana Grand Hotel Arusha comes with a balcony.

Africana Grand Hotel Arusha Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wesley, Warsaw

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel facilities are nice and the front desk staff were helpful. At breakfast, the service and food were lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice newer hotel with balcony views

Very convenient to Arusha Technical College and Arusha Lutheran Medical Center. Newer hotel in good condition with great breakfast and nice balcony views, with HDTV and movie channel. Great service and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Bug-bitten, Toronto

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel did not have an elevator and we were on the 4th floor. We were shocked to find 100's of flying insects over the bed when we entered the room. The room was advertised having AC however there wasn't an AC unit in the room. The hotel found an industrial size portable AC unit. Unfortunately it was very noisy which made it difficult to sleep. the room didn't have towels and hand soap when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Kirti

Traveled with family

Basic needs covered

Hotel is ok covers basic needs, showers need looking at, otherwise it’s the best in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas, Welland

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice relatively inexpensive hotel in which to stay in Arusha. The road to the hotel is relatively rough but inside is very good. For someone on a tight budget this is a very nice alternative to the 4-star-priced hotels in Arusha.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet place. Front desk staff is excellent. Very secured. Road to the hotel is little rough. Has a bar. Breakfast is included and is served from 6:30 am. Lunch and dinner are also served at a very nominal rates. Big shopping market is within walkable distance. Bus stand to Nairobi is less than 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Brynnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice hotel, but not a good tourist spot

The hotel is actually quite nice and the staff very friendly and helpful. I dinged them a little because they arranged a taxi for us to the airport and he was either drunk, extremely tired or on drugs. We did not feel safe for the entire 90 minute drive. They also advertised air conditioning but what they actually have is a dehumidifier which doesn’t do the trick. Other than that, the hot water heater for the shower is quite quirky but sort of works. They had cold beer and the free breakfast was ok. Again, the service was actually pretty good. Their English was pretty good as well. Location isn't the best for mzungu. It seemed like maybe there was a part of town that most mzungu stay and this was definitely far from it. We didn't feel very safe walking around after dark. Most of the restaurants and things that rate highly on Google are far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service at this hotel was excellent and very friendly. It was a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peppie, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable for cost conscious

This hotel exceeded my expectations. While it is not fancy, it delivers on its promise of a clean and comfortable hotel. A continental breakfast was advertised, but it included more - hot meal items as well as fresh fruit. The service was excellent both at reception and in the dining room. I also had a spectacular view of Mount Meru from my balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Africana Grand Hotel

Very nice hotel and room with friendly staff. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Anonymous, Welland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in a bad location

This is a good new and relatively inexpensive hotel in downtown Arusha; the staff go out of their way to ensure a comfortable stay. The hotel surroundings are not very appealing but inside the hotel is very good with newer facilities. The staff do not seem to be well trained in keeping information about their guests confidential.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Steve, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent but has some issues

First issue was that it was not located where the street address was. Normally not a problem in places like Tanzania where streets don't have name signs but it directed me to a different part of town at least a mile away. I had a last minute reservation so check in was a little slow but because I did it last minute through a website it was expected. The advertised air conditioning was actually a swamp cooler. It did make the temp comfortable but they are very loud (loud enough you cannot hear the tv) and everything feels damp. Staff were very nice and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel. Food was good!

Hotel was very good. Road in was not very good and not much around to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Thomas, Thorold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in downtown Arusha

Newer hotel with good facilities. The driveway to the hotel is a bit rough and unfinished but inside is very good with newer facilities including, flat screen TVs offering many international channels, that function properly. Highly professional staff with good English communication skills. Very comfortable beds. Highly recommended for those on tight budgets who would like a clean and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Alright - Nothing special. But Can be used for a single Night before/after safari
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Licht geht nicht im Gang, kein Aufzug, Frühstück recht einfach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Would recommend, good value for money.

Nice hotel, we stayed one night before we left for safari. Good, clean rooms, bed was comfortable and the room was spacious. Fine breakfast. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Would recommend, good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Modernes Hotel in Arusha

Die Lage des Hotels ist nicht die Beste in Arusha, da relativ weit weg vom Zentrum und Restaurants. Ansonsten war das Hotel sehr gut, das Personal freundlich und hilfsbereit. Frühstück könnte etwas mehr Auswahl bieten.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017