Wakawaka House

4.1

Excellent(274 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Arusha

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this bed and breakfast

Wakawaka House, a property with a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge, is set in Arusha, less than 1 km from Uhuru monument, a 11-minute walk from Old German Boma, as well as 5.2 km from Njiro Complex.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Fun Retreat Resort

4.3 mi

Friedkin Recreation Centre

4.5 mi

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

14.1 mi

Makini Swing Adventures

5.9 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Budget Double or Twin Room

2 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

$$$$

Wakawaka House

$$$$

4.1

Excellent(274 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Arusha

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Fun Retreat Resort

4.3 mi

Friedkin Recreation Centre

4.5 mi

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

14.1 mi

Makini Swing Adventures

5.9 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Budget Double or Twin Room

2 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Reviews

4.1

Excellent(274 Reviews)

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4.0

Mar 2024

Stay was comfortable & David(the host) is really cool!

The location is really good & just next to the Masai market!

There was a power outage for about 12 hours.

3.0

Jan 2024

For convenience

Good location, good WiFi.

Not so quiet at night, doors close loudly, dogs bark. With a bit of TLC, the accommodation could be much nicer.

4.0

Jan 2024

Great basic place to stay in Arusha, for families, solo's or couples , great location.

Great place , it has rooms and a 4 bed dorm on its own corridor, along with a good working toilet, a shower, although the water heater has to be switched on 20 minutes in advance, great water flow . Towels provided, albeit very worn . I had the dorm and facilities to myself for the first night, there is also a wash basin separate from the toilet and shower, hand soap is provided. I slept in the dorm , the ceiling fan was far too noisy to leave on , but temps are now dropping here and actually didn't need it , thank goodness ! The bed was very comfortable, clean cotton base sheet , comfortable pillow, and a very bobbly blanket, which actually during the early hours of the morning wasn't enough to keep me warm , I did have one window wide open though, as I like fresh air... It would have been nice to have a top cotton sheet under the blanket. There are mosquito nets over each bunk , the lower bunks definitely appear to have more head height though. Breakfast was included, and it was great ! Toast , peanut butter, Spanish omelette/fried/scrambled eggs , and a selection of tea and coffee and fresh banana and pineapple, just a perfect selection. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, the owner David has definitely been here before, a very wise young man , with a great understanding of people. Also very accommodating, offering to collect me upon arrival in Arusha and spending a sustainable amount of time with me chatting about stuff to do locally and the culture. A large sitting room is available, there are speakers and a TV, although I tried neither of these. Comfy sofa's! A definite homely feel , relaxed and trustworthy place .. $16.50 per night including breakfast.

There wasn't really anything to dislike here, lots of things are dated but clean . If I'm being picky a top sheet would have been lovely and an extra blanket, or thicker blankets . The property has several big friendly dogs that live outside, a little fly ridden, but totally harmless. This property also has decent wifi.

4.5

Dec 2023

Very quite and nice staff

The staff is super nice and the rooms are very clean and has a confortable beds. It is also located in a very quite area, so you can sleep very well and far from the noise of the city. We recommend this place.

We only have an issue with the hot water, but nothing serious. As a point to improve, they could change some of the mosquito nets and put some clothes rack.

5.0

Nov 2023

The best i found in Arusha price/quality

Perfect place, near the city center sorrounded by nature. Thanks

Nothing

3.5

Oct 2023

Simple and basic but quiet for 1 or 2 nights

The team was very calm when welcoming us and even though it was 10 am when we arrived, they still offered us a small breakfast. They have 2 huge dogs, which we who like dogs really appreciate but if you don't like them, don't worry, they are huge but they are super calm. They were also very kind to store our bags for 3 days while we went on safari and didn't charge anything.

Breakfast was very limited, just bread, margarine, jam and coffee. The room was ok, but at night there was a group above our room that was making noise with loud music until late, we were tired and wanted to sleep, we told the guy in charge, but he said he couldn't do anything. At one point I had to shout at the window and ask for silence. I think the inn could have a silence order from 10pm because while some want to stay awake, others want to sleep so they can wake up early the next day and enjoy the day. The guesthouse itself is ok for 1 or 2 nights.

4.5

Sep 2023

A good place to stay in Arusha

- Excellent staff, they helped me to order my lunch and dinner and carried a late arrived suitcase to the room. - There is Masai market which is 5 minute walk from Wakawaka house, I love it!

- not much choices for food near the house. - breakfast is a little simple, I hope this can be improved.

3.0

Sep 2023

The hostal meets basic needs, but doesn't go above and beyond to make guests feel welcomed.

The breakfast was just okay, they could have had better fruit and more options for spreads for the toast. Location was good and bed was probably our favorite aspect of the stay. It was comfortable and quiet. The women that work at Wakawaka House were wonderful and very warm and welcoming. Other staff and especially the owner, not so much..

The payment methods advertised on the ad said we could pay by credit card, but this was not an option. They said the machine was not working so we waited during our whole stay and it was never available. They need to update their payment methods on booking because I don't think the machine was the problem... The owner of the place coincided with us once at breakfast and seemed very arrogant and treated us just one more tourist passing through.

2.5

Aug 2023

Passable

Cheap

Everything - there are inside a two big dogs, that jump on you when you get in

4.0

Aug 2023

quiet, safe, clean and friendly

Safe and quiet basic accommodation in the town center with very affordable prices that include breakfast (eggs, toast, fruit, coffee). We’d stay here again.

4.5

Jul 2023

Great place to stay!

Very friendly and helpful staff and owner, clean, comfortable, simple but good breakfast, convenient location near centre of Arusha.

Nothing

3.5

Jul 2023

Good

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was large and the bed comfy. The location was great as it's very close to the Maasai market and the city center. After dark the area felt a bit scary but the hotel itself felt pretty safe as there was a guard and some guard dogs.

The breakfast was very basic - just some toast and an egg. Warm water was unreliable, you have to wait 20 minutes for the boiler, which is fine and worked well in the evening, but it didn't seem to work in the morning.

4.0

Jul 2023

very pleasant

breakfast was basic but good

everything was fine

3.5

Jun 2023

In housing estate

Big room and warm shower

Big, loud dogs in the yard. Breakfast only toast

4.0

Jun 2023

Comfortable, cosy, clean

David is a great host, and the house is really well kept. We felt really safe there compared to other parts of Arusha, and there are lovely places to eat nearby. The beds were so comfy and we loved that there were proper duvets! The upstairs balcony was so lovely, and the Wi-Fi was really good too. Breakfast was lovely too.

The water took a while to heat up so we had to have some cold showers(!).

4.0

Jun 2023

good location

perfect location and price for value

simple place

5.0

Mar 2023

Great Discover!

Great position, very close to the centre town...5 minute by foot. The host took care about our transfer from the airport and to it...the common spaces are big and everything was very clean and in order. Great breakfast served in the morning. If you're heading in Arusha, I belive this is the best choice you can make.

Absolutely nothing.

5.0

Feb 2023

perfect stay

5 minute walk from the clock tower in central Arusha. Lovely large and clean room with friendly staff and nice breakfast.

5.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

David is a good host. Nice place for socializing.

4.5

Jan 2023

Great price/quality ratio

Excellent location not far from the bus station yet quiet. The room is comfy, and the breakfast is modest yet delicious. Great price/quality ratio

There was no shower curtain so it was tricky to shower without getting everything around wet. Also would be nice if the property accepted bank cards

4.0

Jan 2023

Everyone was super nice, very chill place, beds are comfortable.

It’s a very chill place. The location is really good and it’s close to the city center without all the noise. The staff is very kind and friendly, especially David helped us a lot.

This is not about the property itself but beware of Karens. One of them came up to us in the middle of the night while I was working and started yelling and telling slurs. It’s not the fault of the hotel obviously. Just something to be careful of.

5.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

THIS PLACE IS SO GREAT! The location is perfect close to the clock tower and the Maasai market. The staff were incredible and accommodating, the bathroom was massive, and they even had puppies while we there!

5.0

Dec 2022

thank you. hope to come again.

just 5 mn from the central market. very clean and staff very welcome. complète breakfast.

3.0

Dec 2022

Pleasant

Location, breakfast and size of the bedroom. David was very nice and gave useful information on what to visit and where to eat.

4.5

Nov 2022

We loved our stay in wakawaka house.. the location is excellent, as you can walk to diffrent places in the city.. David

great breakfast / clean & confortable room

All was perfect

5.0

Nov 2022

Great place and Great price

Everything was perfect. The room was very clean and had everything we needed. The staff was amazing, very nice and the help with everything. Is right in the center or Arusha so you can walk everywhere.

2.5

Nov 2022

Passable

The property was ok but need to have a better smell

We waited for the taxi transfer we ordered from the hotel 1h at the airport and never came

3.5

Oct 2022

Good

Room and bathroom were clean, distance to city center was good, staff was friendly and helpful, price was ok

The mosquito net was too small, so it didn't cover the whole bed, there was no safe although it said in the description and it wasn't possible to pay with credit card other than in the description - these two items should be changed in the description

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Arusha is $49 per night. This rental is $8 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

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

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Wakawaka House pet friendly?

Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Wakawaka House?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Wakawaka House

Bed and Breakfast in Arusha

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Budget Double or Twin Room

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Wakawaka House

Bed and Breakfast in Arusha

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Budget Double or Twin Room

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory 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 Wakawaka House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Wakawaka House?

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