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Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha

4.0 star property

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Property grounds
Exterior
Garden
Lobby
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Nyerere Road, Arusha
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a seating area.

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Presidential King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Garden view
  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Triple Room

  • City view
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1044 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room, Mobility Accessible | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Executive Double Room, Mobility Accessible

  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Arusha

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha is a short stroll from Arusha Clock Tower and Natural History Museum. This 77-room, 4-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Arusha Clock Tower - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sanna Restaurant Rooftop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cossis - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha

Guests staying at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for TZS 160000 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Minibars, electric kettles, and safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TZS 46,000 for adults and TZS 46,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kilimanjaro Restaurant
  • The Lounge Bar

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately TZS 46000 for adults and TZS 46000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 160000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • 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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kibo
Kibo Palace
Kibo Palace Arusha
Kibo Palace Hotel
Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
Kibo Palace Hotel
Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha Hotel
Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha Arusha
Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha on Jun 22, 2026 start from $217, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?

This hotel is located in Arusha, a short 8-minute walk from Arusha Clock Tower and also 13 minutes on foot from Maasai Market and Curios Crafts. You'll also find Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Njiro Complex within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha include a casino at the property?

No, Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Kilimanjaro Restaurant.

Will Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha though service animals are welcome.

Does Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?

The closest major airport to Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha is Arusha (ARK), which is 5.9 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.), which is around 25.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha that offer a balcony.

Does Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in the middle of Arusha. Staff was excellent and the accommodations were top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla

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

Great stay

A very nice place. Great staff who tried to give you everything you wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Maasai Market so we could shop and send our merch home. We were within walking distance of the market and old clock tower. Staff was amazing and the food for bury breakfast and dinner was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

latifeh

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

Highly recommended

Great hotel! Very clean and service was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are the best part about Kibo Palace.. friendly, helpful and i appreciated the comp late check out.. overall a great short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After climbing Kilimanjaro it was the perfect place to regroup before going on safari. Hotel staff was very attentive. Laundry service was excellent and reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jitendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Attentive staff. Location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place great! Great restaurant and the service was amazing. Fully recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Berry

Liked: Amenities
Welcoming environment and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tumaini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old, but modernized, hotel in the heart of Arusha. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tehming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Large rooms. Close to downtown shopping. Beautiful layout.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet is inefficient. OK for leisure travelers but tough on business use. Frequent municipal power failures requires better backup generators, and internet required constant re-entering of password. A better automatic reconnect feature is required
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

Comfortable, convenient hotel in Arusha

We had a great stay at the Kibo Palace. It was a great place to get some rest after a long flight, walkable to town where we enjoyed the Natural History Musuem and central market, very friendly staff, excellent breakfast buffet with a good mix of local options, and a decent room. The pool hours were limited but otherwise a great stay. The hotel allowed us to keep the same room as we arrived a day early for our safari and only one night was part of the safari.
Breakfast buffet was generous
Hotel lobby
Hotel pool
Hotel pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trondt

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

Kibo

Very kind peoples . Very Nice kitchen super service
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very good. promptly responded to any questions or needs that I had.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food was good as we are there for breakfast (amazing buffet), lunch and dinner. The fitness centre was clean and had good equipment. Hotel is a little older with lots of charm and big rooms, an update to bathrooms would be the one suggestion to consider for improving as showers were small and water pressure low. Would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Mobin

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

Start to an amazing holiday

Overall, it was an absolutely amazing experience. Extremely helpful staff, great service, amazing food options so overall very pleased with that. Close to the high street and restaurants are within walking distance and the ATM / banks are also opposite the hotel so very accessible. Almost everyone knows the hotel so very easy to get directions or use a taxi to get there. Overall: I'd highly recommend it! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Nice hotel. Great staff. Good facilities and location. Only complaint is the quality of sleep wasn’t great. The windows/doors aren’t very sound proof and the air conditioning in the room seems to loudly turn itself on throughout the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel so much that I have stayed here for four times already and will always stay here when I visit Arusha. The staff are just incredibly helpful and professional, from the front desk (Thank you Maryline!) to the restaurant wait staff (Elisha and Genarose!) to the porters and laundry staff. Great job everyone... oh and the chef and cooks. Wow, what great food. I love Kibo Palace1
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Enough But…

The Kibo Palace is a nice enough hotel but i think overpriced. it was noisy the night I stayed thanks to a band playing poolside and there was virtually no water pressure in the shower. After weeks on safari, it was a disappointment not to enjoy a god shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rushell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay, called front desk about a wash rag cause after 20 plus hours of flying i need a proper shower ....stll waiting on a call back 3 days later
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our first exposure was one of rudeness by the reception staff. No welcome or hello, just passports please. Apparently, she could not immediately find our booking and was “very put out”. She took our confirmation and after pointing out how much we paid for the room to another staff member, disappeared with no explanation to another room. Upon return with a disgusted attitude gave us a room key. Upon entering the room, we did not find any towels, glasses, or coffee for the morning. The rest of the staff has been wonderful, especially the bell hop and restaurant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det var vår första övernattning i Afrika någonsin. Vi visste inte vad vi skulle förvänta oss och vi var lite pirriga. Vi fick det bästa intryck man kan få när det gäller bekvämlighet, service och vänlighet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima struttura con servizi quali wifi, piscina, palestra, ristorante. E' un ottima soluzione per passare qualche giorno di relax dopo un safari. Prezzo adeguato alla qualità eccellente della struttura. Consigliato.