Arusha Planet Lodge

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.2

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About this property

Featuring an outdoor pool and restaurant, Planet Lodge is located in Arusha. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. The African-style chalets come with a private bathroom, air conditioning and mosquito net. Extras include a telephone, towels and linen. The Planet Lodge restaurant serves international and local cuisine. The bar offers a selection of drinks. Guests can relax by the poolside and in the lush garden while enjoying views of Mount Meru. The lodge is 1 hours’ drive from the Arusha National Park and within 30 mi from the Kilimanjaro Airport. Free private parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ashraf
Egypt Egypt
“we like the rooms and the outside garden, moreover the lodge ambience is quite and we felt tranquil during our stay.”
Cheryl
United States United States
“Nice grounds, clean, quiet, AC, hot showers, great location, accommodating and very kind helpful staff.”
Bon
Canada Canada
“Planet Lodge is a wonderful place to stay in Arusha. All the rooms are spacious, tastefully decorated and private. The bay window is an absolute show stopper. Private balconies provide the visitor with a chance to take in the amazing grounds....”
Patricia
United States United States
“Staff was amazing. Peter the Driver, Gertrude at dining and Anna at front desk were standouts. Grounds were lovely. Best breakfast from lodges all week. Great about storing luggage for the week as well as interim during final day.”
Volker
Indonesia Indonesia
“Pleasant setting in a wide garden (we received a bungalow upon request, that was further away from the a bit noisy street that is seperated through a higher wall from the setting). Pool pleasant and garden nice for setting. Bungalow large. Good...”
Sten
Norway Norway
“Excellent service and very services minded employees Wonderful restaurant”
Rhys
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Planet Lodge is super convenient, being on the outskirts of Arusha centre, on the Kilimanjaro side. It takes about an hour to get there from the airport. The staff were extremely welcoming and very happy to help. I stayed the day before embarking...”
Willem
Netherlands Netherlands
“In the course of time, I have tried many lodges in Arusha, and Planet Lodge is my favourite place giving a very good value proposition. Lovely and caring staff, very good food both in breakfast and dinner, nice pool and restaurant/bar outlay. ...”
Imke
Germany Germany
“really nice and tidy, super nice staff, good food :)”
Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were very friendly, we had a deluxe room that was vast and very comfortable, all food was excellent and the massage i had was excellent.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Indian • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Arusha Planet Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
$30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Arusha Planet Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.