Swahili Home Stay

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

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Standard Double Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Standard Double Room | In-room dining
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hallway
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kwa mrefu, Baraa, Arusha, Arusha Region, 255
  • Place, Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 43 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Arusha

Swahili Home Stay places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium. This 3-star guesthouse has 4 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Njiro Complex - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hot Plate - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Khan's Barbeque - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Swahili Home Stay

Guesthouse in Arusha with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Swahili Home Stay enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 80 one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens. Bathrooms are shared.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 13 2025 to November 13 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

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 80

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 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 cash
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and 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 cash.

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

Swahili Home Stay Arusha
Swahili Home Stay Arusha
Swahili Home Stay Guesthouse
Swahili Home Stay Guesthouse Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Swahili Home Stay?

Swahili Home Stay offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Swahili Home Stay?

This guesthouse is located in Arusha, close to Arusha Clock Tower, Njiro Complex, and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts. You'll also find Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Cultural Heritage Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Swahili Home Stay?

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

Does Swahili Home Stay have a casino?

No, Swahili Home Stay doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Swahili Home Stay?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Swahili Home Stay a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and slippers as well as free breakfast.

Does Swahili Home Stay have a hot tub?

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

Does Swahili Home Stay have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Swahili Home Stay offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Swahili Home Stay allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Swahili Home Stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Swahili Home Stay?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Swahili Home Stay?

The closest major airport to Swahili Home Stay is Arusha (ARK), which is 5.5 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.), which is around 26.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Swahili Home Stay?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Swahili Home Stay.

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