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March 2025

April 2025

Comfort Triple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room | Bathroom | Shower, slippers, towels, soap

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk
Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Laundry

AED 195 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Free bottled water

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Free bottled water

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Free bottled water

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Free bottled water

Laptop workspace

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

2325 Arusha, Maji ya Chai, Arusha, Arusha Region, 255

What's nearby

Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 18 min drive - 9.2 km
Lake Duluti - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
Ngurdoto Crater - 24 min drive - 12.2 km
Arusha Clock Tower - 26 min drive - 25.5 km
Arusha National Park - 43 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rotterdam Garden - ‬8 min drive
‪Njeree's Bistro - ‬10 min drive
‪Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge Coffee Place - ‬12 min drive
‪Tanz-Hands - ‬9 min drive
‪Mamo Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Shamba Hostel

Property highlights

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden at Shamba Hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
Concierge services, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby

Room features

All guestrooms at Shamba Hostel include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.

Other amenities include:

Showers and soap
Children's slippers, free tea bags/instant coffee, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

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Parking included
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AED 190 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Mar - 28 Mar

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
Onsite parking available only on request
Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

Basketball
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

No elevator

Communal living room
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

Children's slippers
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Limited room service
Restaurant dining guides
Tea bags/instant coffee

Electrical adapters
Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property charges 1.8 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Laundry fee: USD 3 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Shamba Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shamba Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Shamba Hostel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Shamba Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Shamba Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Shamba Hostel located?

Situated in Arusha, this hostel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ngurdoto Crater and Lake Duluti. Arusha National Park and Arusha Golf Course are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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