Villa Viva Tanzania
4.1
Excellent(116 Reviews)Hostel in Arusha
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this hostel
Situated in Arusha, 74 km from Olpopongi - Masai Cultural Village & Museum, Villa Viva Tanzania features barbecue facilities, a garden and a terrace, as well as free WiFi. The property is around 2.6 km from Arusha Central Market, 2.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Arusha
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 409 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Single • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 King • 139 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
4.1
Excellent(116 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.1
Prisen var god og værelserne rene.
Personalet var meget hjælpsom.
4.1
I did not find the Hostel. I went twice times around the area without any road signs with helpful local people at least without any success. Others told me that it moved to another place...Later before darkness I broke up and looked for another Hotel...
4.1
I am not the one who travelled. It was a friend called Mercy Nkatha. She complained that the rooms did not have T.V. She was required to cook for herself. There was no bathing shoes.
Nkatha complained about food. I am not the one who travelled. I booked the hotel for her.
4.1
has swimming pool and the rooms are clean and confortable. the breakfast is good
the shower doesn’t work the first day. it didn’t have enough hot water.
4.1
it is a colourful, well organized and reliable hostel, the rooms were pretty and clean, breakfast smoothie was delicious. very much did we like the water filter of the tab water, as one example for trying to make it sustainable.
It's just one little thing but the dinner which was very good was not enough for all the guests who ordered to have dinner
4.1
The hotel is about 30 walk away from downtown. The pool was great and the hotel felt very save. The staff also helped us to book a Safari which was easy to arrange. It was also nice to have the roof area to enjoy a beer. Right across the street is a restaurant/bar where you can buy dinner.
Breakfast was terrible, its maybe ok if you like vegetables for breakfast, but I did not enjoyed it and would have preferred a European breakfast (with additional Tanzanian options) there was also not a lot food and we left feeling hungry. The first room we had, had also a really hard bed (worst bed in 3 weeks of travel) the room we got after the Safari had a much better mattress. Shame the standard isn't the same. In comparison to other hotels, the price of the room is also too high, as a lot of things were broken and not repaired. Would not stay in the hotel again.
4.1
I didn’t arrive until 7pm and left at 5am for safari so it was a short stay. The place is clean. There is a nice rooftop bar
They offered a reasonably priced dinner option but it was pretty tasteless.
4.1
Spacious rooms and common areas, clean, safe, great for families
sometimes hard to find a staff member, the door in the bathroom was broken
4.1
Amazing place, perfect to relax, enjoy the pool, reed a book and the común areas are really comfortable. It has a good place to cook and the rooftop bar is also good, nice place and good prices, I strongly recommended it. I spent there almost 2 weeks the staff is really friendly and welcoming and the breakfast is amazing, they have free drinking water in the kitchen. And the room was perfect, clean, has the mosquitos net and a nice shower with hot water.
Everything was great
4.1
Nice room and very clean, nice rooftop bar. Take into account that is a hostel not a hotel, so nobody cleans your room and we were three 3 nights. Very close to Arusha airport
Breakfast is poor, the staff was difficult to reach in our case. He was more friendly with young people.Wi-Fi only works in common area not in our bedrooms on the second floor. Noisy neighbourhood
4.1
Nice clean rooms, nice pool area and rooftop!
Good local food for breakfast and dinner (don't know why people complain on here, it was great!)
Service was good and the people working there helped us arrange what we needed.
Sometimes portions for dinner were a bit on the small side.
4.1
The pool, the bar, the comfty bed and clean spaces
Hot shower didn't work
4.1
Clean bedrooms, secure, lots of space, nice rooftop. Drinking water provided for free
Staff were absent and hard to find so it was difficult to get information about where to go and how to get there etc. The hostel is secured behind a big gate but this was often unmanned so we couldn’t get in. Neither could any tour guides that tried to pick us up. There is a charge for airport transfer but this wasn’t explained when booking. There’s not much available in local area as it is based out of town
4.1
lots of space, super friendly team, great roof top bar with pool table & dart board. chilling area, everything very clean & well
explained.
nothing - everything was great
4.1
Big stylish hostel with super nice terrace and swimming pool. My room was upgraded for free - real luxury!
Very good vibe, party on the rooftop terrace, when I arrived. Many volunteers with really interesting projects.
Tizia, the owner, is incredible! She helped me with organizing my trip to Lake Natron and a safari, answered all my emails! Suricata safari was excellent!
Gloria, the manager, was very helpful also!
Would come back any time. Thank you Tizia!
Nothing.
4.1
Nice hostel with family atmosphere. Rooms are clean and food is delicious
4.1
Very nice pool and pool area. Super cosy rooftop bar and relaxation area. Clean large rooms. Hot shower. Friendly and helpful correspondence with frontdesk. Dennis from staff is the one to go to if any issues.
Noisy next door factory spoils the pool area ambience.
4.1
clean and big room. big rooftop with nightlife.
not much follow up from the staff. we asked for a taxi and the guy didn’t ask for it for the next day
4.1
The staff is absolutely amazing. They will help you with everything. Breakfast is great and for a small price, you can get a really nice home-cooked dinner. The rooms are also very nice and clean. A special mention to the cozy rooftop bar. This place is amazing. For this price, I don’t think you can find a better hostel! It really felt like a home to us.
Maybe just that the wifi is pretty bad in some rooms.
4.1
I had a wonderful stay at Nyumbani Hostel, staff were helpful, kind, and did their best to make me feel at home. The rooms are clean, and the hostel's breakfast was delicious! not to mention the freshly made fruit juice. I was pleasantly surprised by the rooftop bar where I had the chance to meet some other guests.
4.1
Super nice pool. Beautiful rooftop.
For that price everything was really good.
4.1
Was very clean, the stuff very kind and helpful, the bedrooms are very big and the beds confortable, beautiful views and perfect location. For the price could not be better!!
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4.1
Pancakes were real tasty, we loved the fruit too. As soon as you get to know the time of either dinner or breakfast, go at that time, otherwise you might miss out on food!
It was real noisy due to the power generator.
4.1
The staff is super friendly and helpful, the food is really good. Overall this is just a great place to stay!!
4.1
room was nice and clean
staff was very kind
rooftop teracce perfect
really nice swimming pool and the garden
bell in the front door that you can hear in the room
dogs barking in the night
strangers ringing the bell
cold and average breakfast
Improvement- maybe to hire someone working overnight to take care of the strangers and dogs
4.1
I had a good time at Nyumbani, especially in connection with the friendliness of the staff and owner here. The rooftop was really great for hanging out, watching a sunset with a glass in your hand, and meeting other people. The ambiance was very personal and familial, they were very supportive in recommending things to do and to help with things I needed.
4.1
This hostel is excellent. Its very clean, the garden and various plants are tended well. The staff are very friendly and there is a security guard on duty to open the gate at night. Totally recommended.
4.1
Really wonderful experience! Staff was great. Breakfast and dinner included is pretty awesome. The pool in the back patio is clean and really nice. Staff was also super cool about setting up a safari for us. Oh, and while we were on the rooftop bar hanging out in the morning, a group of monkeys came by! What more could you ask for!
4.1
Nice shower
The bed was very short so if you are tall you cannot lay straight.
The dog bit my boyfriend.
4.1
Great place, great food and amazing staff. The vibe was so good it actually felt more like home than like a hotel!
4.1
The atmosphere and the friendly guests are great. The coffee tour was excellent.
4.1
The atmosphere at Nyumbani hostel was great. Delicious breakfast and dinner was also included. Trips and safari were organized by the hostel team! Perfect!!! We enjoyed our stay very much!
4.1
Definitely a family atmosphere, nice to have dinner all together.
Quite difficult to find, forget about google maps ;)
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Arusha?
The average price for a rental in Arusha is $74 per night. This rental is $25 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Viva Tanzania. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Villa Viva Tanzania. Enjoy the water!
Is Villa Viva Tanzania pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Villa Viva Tanzania?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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