Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Arusha International Conference Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Arusha Clock Tower - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Njiro Complex - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Arusha (ARK) - 21 min drive
Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 76 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Karibu Uzunguni City Park - 4 min drive
The Chinese Dragon - 5 min drive
Kitamu Cafe - 4 min drive
Africafe - 4 min drive
Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - 17 min walk
About this property
Africana Grand Hotel Arusha
Africana Grand Hotel Arusha is a great choice for a stay in Arusha. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
26 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
What to do
Safari nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per room
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Africana Grand Hotel
Africana Grand Arusha
Africana Grand
Africana Grand Arusha Arusha
Africana Grand Hotel Arusha Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Africana Grand Hotel Arusha offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Africana Grand Hotel Arusha 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 Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15.00 per room.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Africana Grand Hotel Arusha?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
Does Africana Grand Hotel Arusha have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Africana Grand Hotel Arusha like?
Africana Grand Hotel Arusha is in the heart of Arusha, a short 10-minute walk from Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and 15 minutes' walk from Arusha Declaration Monument.
Africana Grand Hotel Arusha Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
18 October 2021
The hotel facilities are nice and the front desk staff were helpful. At breakfast, the service and food were lacking.
Wesley
Wesley, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 February 2020
Nice newer hotel with balcony views
Very convenient to Arusha Technical College and Arusha Lutheran Medical Center. Newer hotel in good condition with great breakfast and nice balcony views, with HDTV and movie channel. Great service and staff.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
28 January 2020
The hotel did not have an elevator and we were on the 4th floor.
We were shocked to find 100's of flying insects over the bed when we entered the room.
The room was advertised having AC however there wasn't an AC unit in the room. The hotel found an industrial size portable AC unit. Unfortunately it was very noisy which made it difficult to sleep.
the room didn't have towels and hand soap when we arrived.
Bug-bitten
Bug-bitten, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
10 August 2019
Basic needs covered
Hotel is ok covers basic needs, showers need looking at, otherwise it’s the best in the area!
Kirti
Kirti, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 May 2019
This is a nice relatively inexpensive hotel in which to stay in Arusha. The road to the hotel is relatively rough but inside is very good. For someone on a tight budget this is a very nice alternative to the 4-star-priced hotels in Arusha.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 March 2019
Very quiet place. Front desk staff is excellent. Very secured. Road to the hotel is little rough. Has a bar. Breakfast is included and is served from 6:30 am. Lunch and dinner are also served at a very nominal rates. Big shopping market is within walkable distance. Bus stand to Nairobi is less than 10 minutes.
Nate
Nate, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 March 2019
Nice hotel, but not a good tourist spot
The hotel is actually quite nice and the staff very friendly and helpful. I dinged them a little because they arranged a taxi for us to the airport and he was either drunk, extremely tired or on drugs. We did not feel safe for the entire 90 minute drive. They also advertised air conditioning but what they actually have is a dehumidifier which doesn’t do the trick.
Other than that, the hot water heater for the shower is quite quirky but sort of works. They had cold beer and the free breakfast was ok. Again, the service was actually pretty good. Their English was pretty good as well.
Location isn't the best for mzungu. It seemed like maybe there was a part of town that most mzungu stay and this was definitely far from it. We didn't feel very safe walking around after dark. Most of the restaurants and things that rate highly on Google are far away.
Brynnan
Brynnan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2018
The service at this hotel was excellent and very friendly. It was a great value.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 February 2018
Clean and comfortable for cost conscious
This hotel exceeded my expectations. While it is not fancy, it delivers on its promise of a clean and comfortable hotel. A continental breakfast was advertised, but it included more - hot meal items as well as fresh fruit. The service was excellent both at reception and in the dining room. I also had a spectacular view of Mount Meru from my balcony.
Peppie
Peppie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 February 2018
Africana Grand Hotel
Very nice hotel and room with friendly staff. No complaints.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 December 2017
Good hotel in a bad location
This is a good new and relatively inexpensive hotel in downtown Arusha; the staff go out of their way to ensure a comfortable stay. The hotel surroundings are not very appealing but inside the hotel is very good with newer facilities. The staff do not seem to be well trained in keeping information about their guests confidential.
Anonymous
Anonymous, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
10 December 2017
Decent but has some issues
First issue was that it was not located where the street address was. Normally not a problem in places like Tanzania where streets don't have name signs but it directed me to a different part of town at least a mile away.
I had a last minute reservation so check in was a little slow but because I did it last minute through a website it was expected.
The advertised air conditioning was actually a swamp cooler. It did make the temp comfortable but they are very loud (loud enough you cannot hear the tv) and everything feels damp.
Staff were very nice and breakfast was good.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2017
Nice hotel. Food was good!
Hotel was very good. Road in was not very good and not much around to walk to.
Penny
Penny, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 October 2017
Good hotel in downtown Arusha
Newer hotel with good facilities. The driveway to the hotel is a bit rough and unfinished but inside is very good with newer facilities including, flat screen TVs offering many international channels, that function properly. Highly professional staff with good English communication skills. Very comfortable beds. Highly recommended for those on tight budgets who would like a clean and comfortable place to stay.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 February 2020
Alright - Nothing special. But Can be used for a single Night before/after safari
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 July 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 June 2019
Licht geht nicht im Gang, kein Aufzug, Frühstück recht einfach
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 October 2018
Would recommend, good value for money.
Nice hotel, we stayed one night before we left for safari. Good, clean rooms, bed was comfortable and the room was spacious.
Fine breakfast. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Would recommend, good value for money.
Astrid
Astrid, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 October 2017
Modernes Hotel in Arusha
Die Lage des Hotels ist nicht die Beste in Arusha, da relativ weit weg vom Zentrum und Restaurants. Ansonsten war das Hotel sehr gut, das Personal freundlich und hilfsbereit. Frühstück könnte etwas mehr Auswahl bieten.