Arusha Planet Lodge

Aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs

Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

4.3

Excellent(142 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Arusha

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a minibar. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, a refrigerator, and a hair dryer.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Fun Retreat Resort

3.1 mi

Friedkin Recreation Centre

11.7 mi

Miso Adventure & Safaris Kilimanjaro Hiking ,Tanzania Top travel agency in Arusha and Moshi

18.6 mi

Makini Swing Adventures

6.6 mi

Available Rooms

Traditional Chalet

1 King • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 Double

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Arusha Planet Lodge

$$$$

4.3

Excellent(142 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Arusha

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Fun Retreat Resort

3.1 mi

Friedkin Recreation Centre

11.7 mi

Miso Adventure & Safaris Kilimanjaro Hiking ,Tanzania Top travel agency in Arusha and Moshi

18.6 mi

Makini Swing Adventures

6.6 mi

Available Rooms

Traditional Chalet

1 King • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 Double

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(142 Reviews)

4.3

Mar 2024

Good all round.

4.3

Jan 2024

No decent restaurant in area so in evening you have to dine at the lodge

4.3

Nov 2023

The experience here was truly unique. My wife and I felt taken care of from start to finish, even though we only had one night there. On any return trips to Arusha, this will be our preferred lodging.

4.3

Sep 2023

Planet Lodge Arusha was a joy to stay in. Rooms were great, service was outstanding. Would highly recommend this hotel and will stay here if I ever return to Arusha

4.3

Sep 2023

Everyone was absolutely lovely and extremely helpful. I screwed up the arrival and they handled everything with such grace. Sorry we didn't start longer

4.3

Jun 2023

I enjoy this place the rooms are so comfortable, the location suits me, the food is always good! The staff are fantastic eqch and everyone!

4.3

May 2023

It was great stay, everyone was welcoming and very courteous. The food was very good too. The only issue we faced at the time was construction going on around the pool area, so we couldn’t use that. And the internet was not available in the room for the evening, had to go to the lobby and use it. Other than that we had an amazing stay, and Alan the assistant manager was always available to make sure we had everything we need. Will come back here for sure!

4.3

Apr 2023

Staff was excellent and very professional. 2 rooms per "hut" like building but very quaint. Definitely would go there again.

4.3

May 2022

The staff is so friendly and helpful. The entire property so well maintained. Great experience.

4.3

Feb 2019

The staff is incredible! They are all so friendly, welcoming and helpful. We only stayed three nights, but I wish I could have stayed longer. The food in the dining room is delicious and the rooms are very spacious, clean and nice. It’s a little outside of Arusha city, but it’s the best!!

4.3

Feb 2019

This is an amazing property! The rooms are in separate looking huts on the property and they are beautiful and clean. The mail building is beautiful as well. We loved it!

4.3

Nov 2018

Very nice stay just outside of the downtown of Arusha city. It's quiet, comfortable and the property is absolutely gorgeous. Provides a relaxing stay and a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of Arusha. We flew into Kilimanjaro airport and the lodge arranged our shuttle ride (for extra). It took about 80 minutes to get to the lodge given new speeding laws that were recently put into place but overall it was an easy process. The staff took extra care with our room since this was the start of our honeymoon and we really enjoyed our time there. From there we headed to a safari in the Serengti but we arranged to have some laundry ready for our return which it was. Staff was always open and accommodating when we needed it including a later departure time from the hotel. WiFi is a bit spotty (as in most properties in Tanzania from what I've seen), but works well in the lobby and restaurant. Great stay even for a short period.

4.3

Nov 2018

4.3

Jun 2018

Very friendly staff. Rooms and main building are in great condition. Gardens are beautiful.

4.3

Jun 2017

It's a bit off the beaten track, but a very pleasant property. Lots of great birdlife. 5% extra is charged if you use a credit card.

4.3

Jun 2017

Its a bit off the beaten track, but a very pleasant property. Lots of great birdlife. 5% extra is charged if you use a credit card.

4.3

Dec 2016

Absolutely beautiful grounds which are very well kept. Property is very quiet and peaceful. Villas are huge and the king bed was very comfortable. Staff were polite and helpful and the service was very quick. Breakfast was okay and Internet was not always great. Lovely pool.

4.3

Nov 2016

After 5 days of safari this was a great place to finish the trip and relax! The breakfast, included in the room rate, was excellent.

4.3

Nov 2016

After 5 days of safari this was a great place to finish the trip and relax!The breakfast, included in the room rate, was excellent.

4.3

Sep 2016

Very nice property with a lovely garden. The rooms are clean, very big and has a nice private balcony.The food is pretty basic but quite good. The service is very good, nice and helpful staff. Located quite far from the center of Arusha so if you need to run errands you will need to get to the city center by transport.

4.3

Aug 2016

Our stay at the Planet Lodge was exceptional, the staff were all most helpful and welcoming, they did over and above to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. Lovely helpful and cheerful staff, we wish them all well, and many thanks for a memorable stay at Planet Lodge.

4.3

Aug 2016

Hotel staff was wonderful and responsive. Although it's a bit off the beaten path, it was pretty quiet and peaceful. You can't walk to dowtown Arusha but they did provide a shuttle that went downtown at 10am and picked you up at 4pm. Hot water was at times not sufficient for two peaple to take hot showers. Food was reasonable and the wait staff were friendly and cheerful!

4.3

Aug 2016

Hotel staff was wonderful and responsive. Although its a bit off the beaten path, it was pretty quiet and peaceful. You cant walk to dowtown Arusha but they did provide a shuttle that went downtown at 10am and picked you up at 4pm. Hot water was at times not sufficient for two peaple to take hot showers. Food was reasonable and the wait staff were friendly and cheerful!

4.3

May 2016

All I can say is that the beginning and ending of my safari couldn't have been any better with Planet Lodge. Love the staff and service they provided

4.3

Apr 2016

Very nice place with very welcoming and courteous staff. Met all of our needs as traveling tourists. Laundry, bar, restaurant, massage, shuttle service all available. Very nice rooms and staff made me & my friend wish we could stay so much longer. Great price for what you get.

4.3

Apr 2016

4.3

Jan 2016

Hotel is nicely hidden outside busy Arusha. Its perfect to start and end a safari. Rooms are nicely set within gardens and nature. Breakfast is very well sorted and food in general was great. Above all, the staff was just incredibly friendly and helpful. I would stay here again mostly becuase of the way the staff made us feel: Hakuna Matata!

4.3

Oct 2015

The service was incredible. They'll make you feel like royalty. A non-stop cleaning crew keeping things sparkling clean and lovely.

4.3

Oct 2015

The service was incredible. Theyll make you feel like royalty. A non-stop cleaning crew keeping things sparkling clean and lovely.

4.3

Sep 2015

I loved my stay at the Planet Lodge. The rooms were large and well furnished, although the beds were a little hard, the cleanliness of the rooms and common area were excellent, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The pool and air conditioning were an added bonus. The value for the money was excellent. I would heartily recommend this hotel. The location is a bit far from the center of town, but they provide a once a day shuttle to town.

4.3

Sep 2015

I was very pleased with this property. The price and quality of service, food, cleanliness, grounds and pool were excellent. From the moment you check in, the friendliness of the staff and service were outstanding. It is located a bit away from the center of town which was not an issue for me since I was picked up by my safari company and they do offer a shuttle to town once a day. The beds are a bit hard as the mattress is on a wood stand. That being said, I slept very soundly. This hotel does have air conditioning and the showers are wonderful. I truly enjoyed my stay and would come back again.

4.3

Sep 2015

We stayed here before and after a safari whilst we relaxed and spent some time exploring the Meru /Arusha area. We also met up with some friends. Getting about was a little tricky as you can't walk anywhere easily from Planet lodge. However the hotel runs a complimentary shuttle bus into Arusha daily, and we gained confidence using the Dalla dalla(local bus).We enjoyed walking around the slopes of Mount Meru and reached the waterfall with the help of a local guide. We also visited a local school known as Fareson school based in Moshono. This vision needs/deserves all the support anyone can give. We loved every minute in Tanzania,from the outstanding landscapes and wildlife, to the warm and charming people we met. We will be returning as soon as we can.

4.3

Sep 2015

We stayed here before and after a safari whilst we relaxed and spent some time exploring the Meru /Arusha area. We also met up with some friends. Getting about was a little tricky as you cant walk anywhere easily from Planet lodge. However the hotel runs a complimentary shuttle bus into Arusha daily, and we gained confidence using the Dalla dalla(local bus).We enjoyed walking around the slopes of Mount Meru and reached the waterfall with the help of a local guide. We also visited a local school known as Fareson school based in Moshono. This vision needs/deserves all the support anyone can give.We loved every minute in Tanzania,from the outstanding landscapes and wildlife, to the warm and charming people we met. We will be returning as soon as we can.

4.3

Jun 2015

A quiet oasis away from the hubbub of Arusha. Lovely gardens, nest pool. Excellent price.

4.3

Jun 2015

A quiet oasis away from the hubbub of Arusha.Lovely gardens, nest pool.Excellent price.

4.3

Jun 2015

My wife and I stayed here for a night after our safari before we flew out of Arusha. Unfortunately, it was a sharp contrast to the accommodations we had stayed at during our safari. We had no issues with any of the food during our 6 days out on safari but after eating dinner here at the Planet Lodge, we both immediately felt nauseous and ended up taking cipro. Given that there are no other places to eat around this hotel, Id warn travelers to take this into consideration. Additionally, the concierge tried to rip us off when we tried to buy postage stamps to send two postcards back to ourselves and our family. The cost of sending an international postcard is 1600 Tanzanian Shillings (TSH). The concierge tried to sell us four 600 TSH stamps for $1 each and then told us we only needed to put 1200 TSH on each postcard. During our stay, the exchange rate was $1 USD to 2167 TSH. Our $4 could have bought at least 8668 TSH of postage instead of just 2400TSH. So not only did he try to overcharge us for the stamps, but our postcards wouldnt have made it home due to insufficient postage. When I confronted him on the disparity, he tried to laugh it off before I asked for my money back. Some people might think, its just a $1 or two, but its the principle. Just because youre a tourist, doesnt mean you should get ripped off. We had written our memories on those postcards and they wouldve been lost forever because of his greed and indifference.

4.3

Jan 2015

The Lodge is located in a very scenic location with an excellent (distant) view of Mt Meru. The gardens are soothing to stroll in. Staff is humorous and very accomodating.

4.3

Oct 2014

I had to give Planet Lodge a poor rating. I made reservations weeks ago on hotels.com, and less then 48 hours before I arrived I got an email ( while traveling to TZ) that they had overbooked!! I had three rooms booked, and now they were somehow not available. This put me into a huge panic, because I was leading a trip to TZ and this was our first stop. They ended up booking us into another hotel, but it was a very confusing difficult change! The other hotel was wonderful, but the meals were much more expensive, and they were fixed price, so I was stuck paying the higher bill for the dinner. I had picked Planet Lodge after much research, I wanted a place where we could see the mountains, our new hotel was deep in the forest, with no view at all. It may be a wonderful hotel, but if you can not be 100% sure your reservation will be honored, do bother booking!

4.3

Aug 2014

This is a wonderful little place to relax and get away from the hussel & bustle of Arusha. I have stayed here 4 times.

4.3

Jul 2014

After a long safari, this is the place to rest up. Quiet, peaceful, attractive gardens, attentive staff. Very clean room, comfortable bed and lots of warm water. I only wish they had a laundry service to wash dusty clothes. The lodge is away from noisy, traffic-clogged Arusha.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Arusha?

The average price for a rental in Arusha is $74 per night. This rental is $103 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Arusha Planet Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Arusha Planet Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Arusha Planet Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Arusha Planet Lodge?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Arusha Planet Lodge

Bed and Breakfast in Arusha

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Traditional Chalet

Deluxe Room

Arusha Planet Lodge

Bed and Breakfast in Arusha

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Traditional Chalet

Deluxe Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Arusha?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Arusha Planet Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Arusha Planet Lodge?

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