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Family-friendly hostel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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April 2025

May 2025

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Classic Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk
Kitchen
Breakfast included

AED 106 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Comfort Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

79 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

City view
Sleeps 15
1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Tanesco road 8, Arusha, Arusha Region, 23019

What's nearby

Njiro Complex - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
East & Southern African Management Institute - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Arusha Clock Tower - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Arusha International Conference Centre - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

Arusha (ARK) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬7 min drive
‪The Pillars - ‬9 min walk
‪The Cube Pub - ‬19 min walk
‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪QX - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Starehe Villa

Family-friendly hostel adjacent to a golf course, remodeled in 2023

You can look forward to free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a free daily manager's reception at Starehe Villa. Get out on the links at this hostel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. In addition to a terrace and designer stores on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Additional perks include:

Free self parking
Airport pick-up service (surcharge), golf cart on site, and charcoal grills
Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and secured bicycle storage

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks like first-run movies and pillow menus.

Extra amenities include:

Children's books and childcare services
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
Rainfall showers, bidets, and soap
43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

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Parking included
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Restaurant

AED 151 total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 3; reservation required
Private picnics

Things to do

36-hole adjacent golf course
Arcade/game room
Bicycle storage
Bicycle tours
Designer stores
Full-service spa
Golf caddies
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf driving range
Optional golf privileges
Playground
Pro golf shop
TV in common areas
Vineyard

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Children's books
Children's games
Grocery/convenience store
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Playground
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Coworking space
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
In a nature reserve
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Vineyard

Full-service spa

Spa open daily

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
Ceiling hoist
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance

1 floor
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Mosquito nets
Renovated entire property - January 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Bidet
Hair dryer (on request)
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch smart TV with digital channels
First-run movies
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

Blender
Champagne service
Chef service
Cleaning supplies
Coffee grinder
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Free bottled water
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Minibar
Oven
Paper towels
Restaurant dining guides
Rice cooker
Shared kitchen access
Spices
Stovetop

Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Electrical adapters
Fireplace
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Mobile key entry
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
Hosted evening meal: USD 3

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 only accepts cash

Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mahali Muzuri Home

Starehe Villa Arusha

Mahali Muzuri Arusha

Starehe Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Starehe Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is Starehe Villa pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Starehe Villa?

As of 11 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starehe Villa on 19 April 2025 start from $28.80, 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.

How much is parking at Starehe Villa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starehe Villa?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Starehe Villa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Starehe Villa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Starehe Villa located?

This family-friendly Arusha hostel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Njiro Complex and East & Southern African Management Institute. Natural History Museum and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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