Osotwa Maasai Hostel

The staff was really friendly, they let us in although it was already late and we booked it very spontaneously. The welcome was warm and nice and we had a lot of space for ourselves. The included breakfast was delicious and the wifi worked well.

It would have been easier to find if there was a sign. We couldn’t find it first but we got help from the receptionist of the neighboring hotel.

Osotwa Maasai hostel exceeded my expectations in every way. Firstly, the hosts were so lovely and welcoming, they really made me feel at home. The property was safe and secure, with a locked gate and separate keys for each room where the guests can stay. Inside the house was sparkling clean and decorated with beautiful local art and Maasai ornaments. There was good WiFi and clean water, with a heater if you wanted to take a shower. My room was amazing value for money, with a spacious bed, mosquito net, wardrobe and table for the same price as a shared dorm elsewhere. Breakfast was provided in the morning and I was catered for even with dietary requirements! There is no guest kitchen, but the hosts are happy to assist you with any cooking or boiling water. I would love to see more guests staying at this hostel to support a lovely local family and enjoy a great value experience in Arusha.

The property was slightly difficult to find, so it might be useful to have a sign for directions nearby outside the house.

The fact that the location is very quiet even if not too close to downtown. I was looking for a quiet place where to sleep well at night, this place is perfect. The owner Peter has been alway available to help, he also helped with the booking of the safari.

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the beds are heavenly comfortable, the whole hostel feels very homey and welcoming and is very clean. The staff is the absolute best: they invited me to go have dinner with them (which was perfect as I travelled alone) and helped me out a lot with some issues I had with my transfer to nairobi.

the position may not be the most central, but this is easily solved with a bodaboda (moto-taxi).

Exceptionnally clean place Very friendly staff Very good breakfast

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Brand new very clean and comfy home away from home. Spacious, well equipped with great rooms, a nice living room to hang out and a big kitchen with everything you need to prepare your meals if you like to. Delicious breakfast. Good internet and warm showers (if there is no power cut) Save, secure and quiet. Supermarket, bar and restaurants just around the corner. Host Peter is always there to help with anything and is taking very good care of his guests. Used this stay as a home base during my safaris and hiking tours.

Keep in mind that the place is in Sakina, about a 25min walk away from the center of Arusha but you can easily find a Boda to take you.

Super clean hostel. Comfortable bed. Great breakfast. Just feel stay at home. There is few nearby pub to chill at night. Peter, the owner is very kind and helpful. One night, I and my friend ,2 ladies went out late, Peter arranged to pick us up. Highly recommend!!

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everything perfect, very clean, great facilities, Peter the owner is very helpful and friendly , the kitchen was very good, good value for money , delicious breakfast , quiet and peaceful , hot shower and good wifi if there is electricity (load shedding is at the moment happening all over Tanzania and not just in this place). I had a great stay and highly recommend this place

the location depending on what you are looking for can be positive or negative … it is 45 minutes walk to the town so if you are going there very often , it is a bit far. but I liked the area and it is also closer to a sunset viewpoint