Kiboko Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge in Arusha with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Ngurdoto Village, Arusha
  • Ngurdoto Crater
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Arusha National Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Arusha

Kiboko Lodge places you 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ngurdoto Crater. This 21-room lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ngurdoto Crater - 22 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 31 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Lake Duluti - 31 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Arusha National Park - 39 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 40 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rotterdam Garden - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge Coffee Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mamo Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dinah Bar - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Kiboko Lodge

Lodge in Arusha with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Kiboko Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a library. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-in, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 19 to October 21:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.0 per day

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 10:30 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 12
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. 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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Kiboko Lodge Arusha
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Kiboko Lodge Lodge
Kiboko Lodge Arusha
Kiboko Lodge Lodge Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Kiboko Lodge?

Kiboko Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Kiboko Lodge?

This lodge is located in Arusha, close to Ngurdoto Crater.

Will I be able to park at Kiboko Lodge?

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

Does Kiboko Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Kiboko Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kiboko Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What do couples enjoy most about Kiboko Lodge?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and free breakfast at this lodge.

Does Kiboko Lodge have a hot tub?

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

Does Kiboko Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kiboko Lodge serves free breakfast (local cuisine) from its restaurant.

Will Kiboko Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kiboko Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Kiboko Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Kiboko Lodge?

The closest major airport to Kiboko Lodge is Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.), which is 19.3 mi away (52 minutes by car). Another top airport is Arusha (ARK), which is located 25 mi away (82-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Kiboko Lodge?

No, at Kiboko Lodge, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Kiboko Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Best View Ever

The views of Mt Meru and the surrounding bush country were magnificent. The grounds include banana, papaya, mango, pineapple and avocado plants/trees, all of which enhance the experience. The staff were extremely attentive and polite. All speak English. We loved the food so much my wife wanted to bring the chef home (joking of course, but high praise). The lodge staff were trained as part of a program to provide a good livelihood to local residents who otherwise would have limited opportunities. While the lodge is remote (not in Arusha city), it is close to Arusha National Park, and lodge staff will provide driving tours (for extra cost), which is well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is wonderful. The camp is in a lovely location in the forest near the Arusha natl. park. The staff is super friendly and the food is great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

DXRtrvlr, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well-run hotel with a social & environmental conscience. Nearly all of the staff, except the Manager, are graduates of a program which saves homeless boys from the street, educates them and teaches them a vocation so that they can be responsible young men who then become gainfully employed adults. Many of the boys are drug addicts when they first enter the program. One of the vocations offered is in hospitality. The boys now employed by Kiboko Lodge are customer-driven, sober, have some working knowledge of english, & are proud of the new lives they have earned with hard work. They do virtually all the work at the Lodge by keeping it clean, preparing and serving meals & doing some maintenance. The meals were delicious, bountiful, and appealing to the eye. Breakfast is normally served in the Tea Room, which is ideal for birdwatching & listening to the sounds of nature. Lunch is often served on one of the terraces. Dinner is ususually served in the dining room, which is an open-air area with a roof and a fireplace. My cottage was very comfortable. It is a bit rustic, yet well-appointed. Being in a rural area, Wifi is limited to the dining room/Reception area. The bathroom has the only power outlet in each of the accommodations & the generator providing power to the outlets is from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. If a guest needs to charge a phone or tablet, & is unable to wait for the generator, the guest can ask the Manager to charge devices if the Lodge doesn't need to use the chargers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not enough for the price

I like that it is helping to support children who are out of school and teach them a skill. However, the cøeanliness and the accommodations are sub par for the price. There is also no option for the food and that is exceptionally expensive. If you want the students to gain a real skill, teach them what good hospitality, cleanliness and service really mean so they can be the best. The location is also right by the swamp so there are lots of mosquitos. I know they try to be environmentally friendly but they are filling glass bottles with plastic water to look environmentally friendly. I would rather drink straight from a fresh plastic bottle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horst

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

Magnifique petit hôtel entouré de verdure

Un petit bijoux de ecolodges vraiment soucieux de l’environnement, personnel gentil, bonne nourriture, l’excursion plantation café et banane était un vrai plaisir, l’hotel soutien une école de formation de garçons de rue et une association de femmes locales. Oublier les vélos, pas de routes et trop éloigné.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Uli, Oberbayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In sehr schöner, ruhiger Umgebung gelegene Lodge in afrikanischem Stil, gemütliche Bungalows und verschiedene Plätze im Hauptgebäude wo man sich gut aufhalten, kann, bei Bedarf mit Feuer im Kamin. Ausgesprochen freundliches Personal und eine positive Stimmung.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018