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Bright Star Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
The price is £18
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Garden View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Plot No 15, Arusha, Arusha, 13298

What's nearby

  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Njiro Complex - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 21 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 80 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Africafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Khan's Barbeque - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bright Star Hotel

Located just 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from the airport, Bright Star Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Safari nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2012
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID – 101680398

Also known as

Bright Star Hotel Arusha
Bright Star Arusha
Bright Star Hotel Hotel
Bright Star Hotel Arusha
Bright Star Hotel Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright Star Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bright Star Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bright Star Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bright Star Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Bright Star Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 35.00 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bright Star Hotel?
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Bright Star Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium (1.4 mi) and Arusha Declaration Monument (1.7 mi), along with Cultural Heritage Centre (2 mi) and Arusha International Conference Centre (2.3 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Bright Star Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Bright Star Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place
Veronica the manager arranged for an airport transfer for us. The driver waited for us right at the door of the airport. At the hotel Veronica greeted us and in 5 mins we were in our rooms. It has a very comfy brd and A/C, overall pleasant experience. The breskfast is also tasty (from locsl goods) and more than enough to start the day. Absolutely recommended!
Nikoletta, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Welcomed Like Family
Arrived at the Bright Star after 24 hours of travel. Felt welcomed like a member of the family. The hotel was clean, room furnishings were basic, the bed was very comfortable, plenty of hot water and the wi-fi was excellent. The staff were very nice and full breakfast very good. Veronica the manager responded to my pre-arrival inquiries quickly and was very attentive. The hotel was several kilometers from the city center, a short walk of the main street and, as a result, much quieter than downtown Arusha. I loved the feel of the place. This is an excellent budget option and overall excellent place to stay.
michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A quick trip to Arusha
Good food. Made us to go bags for breakfast since we left at 5am. Huge plus
Michael, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Veronica was fantastic, helping me with all sorts of stuff. The hotel is basic, but then the price is low. Clean, good bed, parking available. Entrance is down a narrow alleyway. There is sign at the junction of the alley and the main road and Google Maps finds the place accurately (unlike plenty of other stuff in Tanzania). Overall, a great deal.
Richard, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a well run hotel that is great value for money. It feels very safe
Ian, 1-night family trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for short stay.
Great place for short stay. Good food.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bright Star Hotel is located in Sakina, part of Arusha, not far from the city centre, close to the Arusha College. The hotel is in a side road, around 100 meters from the main road A104. The area is safe, at least for me as a white male, and I enjoyed walking around. The city centre is around 2-3 km, and I walked a lot. You can take a car or motorbike (boda boda). The boda boda is 1000 TZS. The car should be 5000 TZS. I installed the app inDriver, but didn't use, because I walked everywhere. The hotel is secured and very safe. It has a dining area with TV. Th
CEZAR, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place was such a pleasant surprise! We initially booked a different accommodation but had to cancel it due to issues with the host. We booked this hotel last minute and I am so glad we did! The rooms were clean, comfortable and a great price, for a budget hotel. We ended up staying at the hotel for additional nights, due to vehicle problems we encountered. What made our stay so exceptional, however, was the incredible hospitality and helpfulness of the hotel staff,including the hotel manager, Veronica. While all of the staff were warm, and accommodating for us, Veronica was a real lifesaver. Our vehicle had to be taken to the mechanic unexpectedly on our first day, and by the time we realized we would not have the car for the following day to do park tours, its was already after 10 pm. Veronica quickly jumped in, calling a guide with an appropriate car at about 11 p.m., and the guide arrived at our hotel the next morning to take us on a safari tour to Tarangire for the day. The guide Veronica recommended was affordable (not something that can be said for many of the safari operators in Arusha), knowledgeable and we used him for subsequent day trips when our vehicle issues persisted. I cannot recommend this hotel enough, mostly due to the hospitality and professionalism of the staff employed here!
1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

The property was excellent value for money. The staff were very helpful and pleasant. The provided breakfast was very substantial. The only criticism was the structural layout of the bathroom which had poor drainage so after a shower the floor was always wet. Jandals were provided to help keep the feet above the water, which was effective. The property was quite a distance, 3 km, from the clocktower. We didn't mind the walk, others might. All in all a nice place for the price
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great, local flavoured service
The staff at the Bright Star hotel were very nice and helpful. The hotel could do with a bit new paint in the interiors but again, the staff makes up for this by having the cleanest interiors ever, with shiny floors and a room cleaner than some 5* I have stayed at. People were super nice and made us dinner despite we arrived very late and were the only ones there. Breakfast was imcluded and also very nice. Take into account the hotel offers typical Arusha accommodation, the bed is good, wide but a bit short (which is typical bedding here, and it doesn't make a lot of sense since Tanzanians are tall people). Local cuisine for tourists includes potatoes, fish or chicken and some sort of salad. Food takes long to be ready if you are the only one at the hotel, which is a good sign that everything is fresh made.
Michelle, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Well Done Veronica
We were very sceptical about accommodation in Arusha as we were almost conned to pay additional money by 2 other establishments in the area. Yes, they were a few petty things we can complain about, but our host Veronica more than made up for it. At the end of the day, GREAT service and a clean bathroom and bed, is what does it for me and my family.
Shabir, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jennie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Svårt att sova då det bor kor och höns precis utanför fönstret. I övrigt prisvärt boende, god mat i restaurangen och bra pris.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hôtel viellot et salle de bain rustique et vétuste Personnel sympa et serviable Petit déjeuner sommaire Acces très difficile
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hôtel correct, bon rapport qualité prix. Bien pour une nuit
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and well located african Low budget hotel! The service is super!
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review