Swahili Villa

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Swahili Villa in Arusha offers a hostel with a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private bathrooms, seating areas, and amenities such as showers, slippers, and wardrobes. Convenient Facilities: The property features a shared kitchen, 24-hour front desk, paid shuttle service, bike hire, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, bidets, and work desks. Prime Location: Located 10 km from Arusha Airport, Swahili Villa is near attractions like Njiro Complex and Old German Boma, both 4 km away. Other points of interest include Uhuru Monument (5 km) and Mount Meru (48 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the property is praised for its dinner and breakfast, attentive staff, and excellent service support.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Breakfast to go

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alice
Italy Italy
“We really enjoyed our stay at Swahili Villa. The property was so nice and welcoming, as were all the staff! We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner who told us his story and was so kind to give us a lift with his car to the restaurant we had...”
Ayano
Japan Japan
“We loved this cozy, lovely villa! The staff were so friendly and even arranged our airport transfer. Highly recommended!”
Paloma
Canada Canada
“Such a cute, secure little place with great attention to detail. The rooms were cute and comfortable, the meals were delicious, and the staff were warm and accomodating. It's worth the 1 hour walk into the city center :D”
Arnold
Tanzania Tanzania
“Clean and good value of money. Staff are exceptional, always commited to make your stay comfortable.”
Jan
Germany Germany
“Very welcoming staff. Is a business of tanzanian people. The breakfast was well. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Not big rooms but everything you need for sure! :) We had a very good stay and would 100% stay here again. You can...”
Katarzyna
Poland Poland
“Very clean rooms and nice Staff, delicious breakfast”
Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very welcoming and the property was lovely - we stayed here before our safari and it was everything we could’ve wanted / needed, really nice set up in the communal area too, we didn’t see this on booking.com but for food, pre order...”
Luke
Netherlands Netherlands
“The villa was a perfect spot before and after our safari. Staff are really friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean, comfortable, and everything works well. Breakfast and dinner were excellent - delicious meals.”
Brooklyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was so welcoming and clean. They even prepared the room for my girlfriend’s birthday it was so nice. Upon arrival we soon seen how good the property was ran, they welcomed us with fresh smoothies and information on the property. This...”
Nelson
New Zealand New Zealand
“We had an unforgettable stay thanks to Anthony and his wonderful team, who made us feel completely at home from the moment we arrived. The meals—both dinner and breakfast—were absolutely delicious. We also booked a safari through Anthony, which...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 10:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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Parties
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.