Mkoani Homestay
Vacation rental in Kenya
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this vacation rental
Offering a garden and garden view, Mkoani Homestay is set in Moshi, 37 km from Mount Kilimanjaro and 4.9 km from Moshi Railway Station. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Kenya
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
££££
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10.0 / 10.0
Really lovely home stay, staff were really helpful and kind and Dee was brilliant. She helped us organise transport around and any excursions we wanted to go on. Clean rooms with lots of space and nice common areas to chill in. Delicious butternut squash soup too!
10.0 / 10.0
Had a wonderful stay at Mkoani Home, Dee the owner is very knowledgable and was very welcoming, same as for the staff. Did great activities, it is central, clean, calm, has fast wifi. Beautiful green garden where you can hang out and even see the Kilimanjaro from ! Highly recommend for any travellers travelling alone, you will meet great people ! Breakfast is fresh and so yummy, loved it !
10.0 / 10.0
L’hôte est super sympathique
La maison super propre
Wifi super rapide
Ils organisent des activités et des safaris
Le jardin est magnifique et le quartier est calme
7.0 / 10.0
넓은 거실과 마당이 마음에 듭니다. 빨래를 해서 마당에 널면 잘 마르고 좋았습니다
부엌을 마음대로 쓸수 있어 편하게 요리를 해 먹었습니다
주변에 커피 농장들이 있어 트레킹겸 걸었습니다
멀리 킬리만자로 산이 보입니다
시내권과 멀어서 항상 오토바이나 택시를 타야 합니다
10.0 / 10.0
I stayed here for the duration of my internship at a school in Moshi and the whole experience would not have been half as good if I had stayed anywhere else. Darlie and her team made my stay absolutely wonderful and special. The whole team is like a little family that they made me feel part of for a little while.
First of all, the rooms and bathroom were always clean, breakfast was tasty end even though I sometimes could first eat breakfast around noon, they always made it possible. Everyone was always very friendly and helpful and I generally just felt at home here. If I needed help with anything like organising a trip for the weekend, or just need help with a doctors appointment – Darlie was always ready to help, get good and fair prices and never made me feel like a burden for asking. And if it wasn't her directly, someone else from the team was always available. They even took the time to show me around town or come with me if I was looking for something specific which I didn‘t know where to get. Other than that I loved all the rooms and you can really see all the effort that is being made to ensure every guest has a wonderful stay.
I really did not want to leave and if I could have, I would have stayed so much longer!
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was delightful and Dee helped book all our activities, taking all the stress out of our trip.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Dee and her team went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable: Mkoani Homestay has such a wonderful vibe! Next to that, our room was very spacious, meticulously prepared, and beautifully decorated like the rest of the place. I would definitely come back if I’m the region!!
7.0 / 10.0
Die Unterkunft ist einfach aber herzlich und gut geführt. Die Chefin und ihr Team sind super kundenorientiert, hilfsbereit und helfen, wo sie können.
Es gibt ein Zimmer mit eigener Dusche, aber man kann sich mit dem angenehm gemischten Publikum gut arrangieren.
Eine Waschmaschine und, v.a. in der Regenzeit, ein Trockner würden den guten Service abrunden. Meine Wäsche wurde handgewaschen, leider spielte das Wetter nicht mit zum Trocknen. Aber, das braucht ja auch nicht jeder.
10.0 / 10.0
Gastvrouw Darli is een klasse apart waar het gaat om gastvrijheid en je thuis laten voelen. Een heerlijke plek om bij te komen. Alles voelde daar goed.
Niks
10.0 / 10.0
The wifi was working perfectly and it was good to do some home office! Dee is an amazing host, super welcoming and helpful. You will feel at home as soon as you arrive. The homestay has a beautiful garden and a confortable terrace where you will enjoy a tasty breakfast. The location is also nice and quiet, you can walk around easily. Dee organise tours and safaris if you need!
9.0 / 10.0
Bed, host, breakfast, dinner
Would be nice if window nets with holes were replaced, otherwise mosquitoes can easily sneak in
10.0 / 10.0
The place and rooms are prepared with love. Darlie is an excellent host, attentive and caring. She knows best advices what to do in Moshi and is very helpful with all questions. She made my stay perfect! It was so nice to meet her friends and spending time together.
Also the stuff is very lovely.
I loved the food which they prepared and the garden is gorgeous to hang out.
The bed was perfect for me, I slept super good and even my room wasn't hot, there is a fan.
Thank you, Darlie.
9.0 / 10.0
Darlie (owner) such a friendly person and helps you with everything you need! Thank you darlie
Garden is really beautiful
Amazing breakfast
Wifi - but will be fixed once there is Fibre available
10.0 / 10.0
Wooow, our stay was made fantastic because of our host Dee. She made us feel so at home, we had a very warm welcome. Our room was sooo beautifully decorated because of our honeymoon with rose petals, even delicious champagne and a self made small painting!! During our stay she went into town with us, arranged a small town tour, we even played uno with her and her friend/niece, she last minute arranged a sunset view of Kili. We had delicious dinner at the homestay with a bonfire afterwards. When she heard I got a new job she even bought cake for breakfast. Just wow, this was the friendliest and warmest experience ever in a homestay! Thank you so much!
Also super nice, the homestay has a tuktuk driver, that easily and safely picks you up for a good price.
Wifi is a known problem, Dee is working on it.
10.0 / 10.0
Mkoani homestay is an excellent accommodation in Moshi, Tanzania.
I was very comfortable during my stay here. The shower was amazing and was the best I had during my 5 weeks in Tanzania.
The rooms were great and equipped with fans, freshly sprayed mosquito nets and incense which was a great touch. Breakfast was also provided and was of high quality and available at any time.
The Host Dee was very welcoming and accommodating for requests E.g. leaving luggage, changing rooms. Having spent time in Moshi before my arrival I did not need much help getting around but heard from other guests during my stay that she is very helpful for hints and tips.
I would recommend this place to anyone and I will be coming back here when I next come back.
Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful outdoor dinners under a starry sky
Superb bonfire
Dee is a very friendly host
Saying good bye after so many days... We'll meet again!
10.0 / 10.0
Di was a wonderful and super helpful host. If you're looking for accommodation in Moshi, look no further!
9.0 / 10.0
I had a very warm welcome!
The bathroom could’ve been a bit cleaner. The room was perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed two nights at Mkoani Homestay before climbing Kili, it was the best place we could have hoped for. Darlie is very welcoming, always happy to accommodate our needs. The place is very clean, and very homy. We had a delicious dinner one evening, and the tuk-tuk service was very helpful to quickly go to the city center. I strongly recommend this guesthouse in Moshi !
Wifi is not always working but that was not a big inconvenience
10.0 / 10.0
Originally, we wanted to stay just one night, but in the end, we extended twice. The accommodation is really nice, but what makes this place special is the host, Dee. She's a perfectionist and runs the place with full passion. She goes to great lengths to ensure that the stay is special for her guests. We did a lot with her and accompanied her in her daily routine. Rarely has it been easier to give 10 stars to an accommodation. We will miss you.
10.0 / 10.0
We had an amazing stay at Mkoani! Super comfy, had delicious breakfast and exceeded all our expectations. Dee was amazing and so so helpful - she helped us throughout our stay and made everything so much easier. Would 10/10 recommend.
Nothing - was great.
10.0 / 10.0
Mkoani is the loveliest place to stay in Moshi! My bedroom and bathroom were very clean and cosy, and there was a large communal area to cook/eat and lounge around during the day, as well as an outdoor bar and campfire. Every morning, they serve a delicious breakfast included in your stay too. Dee was such a welcoming host who showed me around the fun places in Moshi and helped me get my bearings when I just arrived. She arranged drinks around the campfire pit with the other people staying at the home stay which gave me a great evening atmosphere to socialise and unwind! She also helped me to arrange transport around the city and answered all my questions when I needed help. I would highly recommend Dee and Mkoani if you’re looking for a place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
The host Dee is incredible nice and helpful. She helped us to organise our trips and even went to get us tickets for our journey afterwards. The room was really nice and clean and the breakfast was very fresh and good. There was also a really great painting class with a local artist. Unfortunately, we didn't get the time to join that one. So, all in all, we would loved to stay longer and will definitely come back to Mkoani if we come to Moshi again!
10.0 / 10.0
Homestay is perfect place to stay :). It is located in very nice, calm street and has a beautiful garden. Host is super kind, willing person, always ready to help with everything. Other staff was very nice aswell. Place is clean and cozy. Breakfast was delicous, enough of everything. I can only recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Dee is a wonderful host who gives every guest a warm and friendly welcome. Especially as a solo traveler I couldn't have wished for a better start in Moshi. The accommodation is clean, the area is beautiful and the food is stunning. I can only recommend to every visitor to stay at Mkoani homestay for an unforgettable time in Moshi! Dee, thank you for everything!
Nothing :)
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely interior, great rooms and cozy garden
Nothing! It was great
5.0 / 10.0
The place was very tidy and the staff very nice and helpful.
In booking it said that it had brakfast and we only got hot water and instant coffee.
Also there is not breakfast at all.
9.0 / 10.0
Nice home stay located in a green area outside the city center.
The guys are great and super friendly.
Beautiful garden, clean and comfy room, very good breakfast.
No Wi-Fi
7.0 / 10.0
Standard, to your liking.
The facility should build pavement on the entrance walkway to the facility, to reduces dust and gravel.
10.0 / 10.0
This homestay was the highlight of our time in Tanzania. Dee, Far and Peter truly make you feel at home and help you with literally anything you need (from advice about the area to finding things at the market). You have the opportunity to join in on cooking, go on day trips to the perfect-temperature-springs and waterfall (recommend both!!) The house and garden are perfect for chilling, comfortable beds, hot shower, and the breakfast is delicious (so much fresh fruit)! We also often got the perk of fresh juice.
They also have an amazing tuktuk driver named Muddy who is happy to help you get around anywhere you need to go for fair prices.
We booked 3 nights and stayed 7 and I would go back in a heart beat!
Just that we couldn't extend longer as our flight was pre-booked!
9.0 / 10.0
Comfortable and clean spaces all round; friendly team with whom I had great fun cooking dinners together and learning more about local life/cultures/economies/aspirations
Not much! (Note that the team is working on providing more transparency and clarity around local tour options so that may help some of you)
10.0 / 10.0
I only stayed for 3 nights in Moshi here, and honestly it has been one of my main highlights of my whole trip in Tanzania (I wish I could have extended my stay there). Dee and her gang are so nice, hospitable and fun , and really make a point for you to get around Moshi and get to know its main hotspots, and have the best time!! (They can also organise many excursions for you such as safaris, Kilimanjaro and Moshi’s hot springs, among many others)
I had so much fun going out with them, and getting to know this lovely town and its wonderful people. The location is in a quiet and peaceful area and the house is so homey and cosy with a stunning garden where I spent my mornings relaxing doing yoga and meditation ❤️ Whenever I think of going back to Tanzania, Moshi and Mkoani will definitely be on the of my list to go back and visit. I can say I found a second home far away from home. Thank you for everything and see you soon ❤️ much love , Laura xxx
10.0 / 10.0
The stay at D‘s was amazing. She provided great breakfast and invited us for dinner sometimes, just because she wanted to (at no extra cost). The house is super cosy and well kept, even though some of the facilities are a bit older. But the best thing by far are the people. D, Far, Elly and Nina accepted as like part of the family immediately, they invited us to go out, to show us around and to Organise anything that we needed. We could not have asked for a better accommodation in Moshi. We highly highly recommend!
The facilities are a bit older, so they don’t necessarily look new. Everything was super clean though, so it was no issue at all.
8.0 / 10.0
The hosts were fantastic. Super helpful and friendly. They assisted us with getting a car (rental) which was useful for getting around Moshi. They also had a great breakfast setup.
Room had lots of mosquitoes.
10.0 / 10.0
Best place to start start your travels, discover the nature, the town, meet new friends or just rest for a while. The owner is really lovely, friendly and extremely helpful.
Would like to stay next time longer :)
10.0 / 10.0
Mkoani is more than a homestay - it's truly a home. Dee is by far the best host that we've met on our travels (not to mention an amazing cook!), and made us feel so welcome, just like family. The space is stunning, with a large, clean, well designed room, a beautiful garden for relaxing, and delicious breakfast every morning. It is an oasis a few minutes outside of town.
Dee helped us organize all of our trips in Moshi for really great prices and welcomed us into her community of friends. She went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our stay was perfect. We loved our stay so much that we extended, and wish we could have stayed longer!
Thank you so much to Dee, Far, Peter (who owns the Mama Africa gift shop in town - don't miss it, it has everything!), and Muddy (the BEST bajaji driver in Tanzania) for making our stay so perfect. We hope to come back to visit, and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Nothing - the stay was perfect!
8.0 / 10.0
This is where we landed and Dee made it pleasant for us and organized a trip to the fall which I enjoyed most.
We had a good breakfast and lovely dinner there.
The bed 😬
9.0 / 10.0
The hosts Dee and Far are very nice and welcoming. They provides a lot of suggestions and recommendations. Nice veranda to sit outside.
No signs outside, it was difficult for taxi driver to find a place. Shower could have curtains.
FAQs
How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Kenya?
The average price for a rental in Kenya is £52 per night. This rental is £40 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this vacation rental?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mkoani Homestay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this vacation rental?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this vacation rental. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Mkoani Homestay pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this vacation rental is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Mkoani Homestay?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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