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Shamba Hostel

Arusha hostel with bar/lounge

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Enjoy your visit to Arusha with a stay at Shamba Hostel. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.
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Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited on-site parking
£37
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and wooden shelves.
Two wooden beds with white linens, a window with sheer curtains, and a wooden shelf unit.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and wooden shelves.

Comfort Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
A bathroom with tiled walls, a shower area, and wooden shelves.
A four-bed room with wooden frames and white bedding.
A room with two wooden beds, each with white bedding and a canopy.
A neatly made bed with a colorful bedspread, a wooden nightstand, and a woven mat on the floor.

Comfort Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
A bathroom with a toilet, a shower, a sink, and a blue trash bin.
A single bed with a wooden frame, a small wooden nightstand, and a chair.
A small room with a single bed, a chair, a desk, and a trash bin.
A bathroom with a toilet, a shower, a sink, and a blue trash bin.

Comfort Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A neatly made bed with a colorful bedspread, a wooden nightstand, and a woven mat on the floor.
A neatly made bed with a colorful bedspread, a wooden nightstand, and a woven mat on the floor.
A neatly made bed with a colorful bedspread, a wooden nightstand, and a woven mat on the floor.
A neatly made bed with a colorful bedspread, a wooden nightstand, and a woven mat on the floor.

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Lake Duluti - 22 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 23 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ngurdoto Crater - 26 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 31 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 31 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • Arusha (ARK) - 67 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Merchantile - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kangaroo Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Njeree's Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dinah Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rotterdam Garden - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Shamba Hostel

  • Enjoy your visit to Arusha with a stay at Shamba Hostel. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 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 per cent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • On-site parking is limited

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Communal living room
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Slippers
  • Children's slippers

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.8 per cent
  • Laundry facilities are available for an extra charge of USD 3 per day

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Shamba Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shamba Hostel?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Shamba Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shamba Hostel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Shamba Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball. Shamba Hostel also has a garden.

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6/10 Good

Some of the descriptions they state on the website is untrue, and i wish they can be more honest to themselves and to the customers .