Zawadi House
Location: Kundayo Road, Sekei, Arusha, Arusha, TZ
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Luxurious Amenities Await
Indulge in onsite massages and enjoy complimentary wireless internet access along with concierge and wedding services. Hop on the area shuttle for a ride to nearby spots.
Culinary Delights & Event Spaces
Dine at the Chungu Mbili Restaurant or opt for room service. Relish a drink at the bar/lounge and wake up to a delightful continental breakfast. Benefit from event spaces including a conference room.
Elegant Guestrooms & Location
Thirteen cozy guestrooms offer flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The property is conveniently situated near Arusha Golf Course and Natural History Museum.
Ready to experience luxury and convenience? Book your stay at Zawadi House now!
Important Information
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the bed & breakfast prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Continental breakfast
- Concierge service
- Picnic area
- Free airport transportation
- Conference space
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Television in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Free continental breakfast
- Game viewing nearby
- Game drive nearby
- Safari nearby
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Reception hall
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Triple Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Located on the ground floor
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Doorbell and phone notification
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Deluxe Single Room
1 Queen Bed
323 sq feet
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Doorbell and phone notification
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Deluxe Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
323 sq feet
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Doorbell and phone notification
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Deluxe Double Room
1 Queen Bed
323-sq-foot room with garden views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Doorbell and phone notification
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- charles (10/5): - Clara was absolutely amazing! Professional, friendly, flexible and accommodating! Thank you Clara for being AWESOME!
- TING (8/5): - The staff were very accommodating especially Clara and Regina. They went out of their way to store our leftovers from outside restaurant in their refrigerator and warm up our for next day lunch. They stored our extra luggage for a whole week while we traveled to other cities. We can not say thanks enough to them.
- TING (8/5): very helpful staff service - The staff were very helpful and accommodating. They let us check out late than usual. They even warm up our food from the outside restaurants to take with us for lunch. They went out of their way to help us. I would not hesitate to book there again if I am in town.
- Alex (10/5): - The host Joseph is very friendly and helpful. The property is very safe, presentable and quiet. Room is large with good storage, comfy bed & functional ensuite. Breakfast is excellent and service genuine and obliging. To get there you drive down a dirt bumpy road, with many local shops. We didn't go into the neighbourhood as transport came to us. I recommend that you have a guide when venturing off in the area or city.
- Cheng (10/5): - Great customer service, but facility is on the older side
- Scott (8/5): - Clara was so helpful and kind. Breakfast was great. We felt safe and well taken care of. Laundry service was affordable and fast. Zawadi House is a great value for the money. The rooms and bathrooms are due for some updates, but overall we enjoyed our stay.
- Laura (10/5): - El personal muy amable y servicial. Llegamos tarde y nos prepararon la cena al momento, muy delicioso todo.
- Craig (10/5): - Everyone greeted us with smiles and was very pleasant. Shower was excellent, food was delicious and fresh. I would absolutely stay here again!
- Florence (10/5): - Très bel endroit reposant
- Michelle (10/5): Very lovely boutique hotel - My time at Zawadi House Lodge was perfect. It is a very quiet establishment that proved to be a perfect place to recover from my long flights from Melbourne, Australia. The lodge is nestled in a suburb of Arusha and it is a little piece of paradise. The lush garden keeps the place nice and cool and the furnishings are very comfortable. There were tea and coffee making facilities in my room and the shower was high preasure and very hot (which was ideal). Bed was also very comfortable with lots of pillows. Breakfast was made fresh to order and was filling and tasty. I also dined in in the evening and enjoyed a variety of local dishes that were enoyable and of good value. Internet was also good, enabling mebto do some work on Xero. When i wanted to go in to town, staff (the lovely Regina) organised a trustworthy and reliable driver for me. The city centre is exceptionally busy and I was happy to be in a more peaceful and quiet location on the outskirts. The staff were all professional, friendly and exceptionally helpful.
- David (10/5): - An absolute gem! Quiet, peaceful, surroundings, a short taxi from downtown...with a lovely staff.
- Lisa (10/5): - The grounds and common areas at the Zawadi House are absolutely beautiful, So peaceful and green. The rooms are average but definitely comfortable. Additionally the breakfast was great and included a small buffet of starters plus made to order eggs, etc. we enjoyed our 1 night stay here (before our safari) very much m.
- Adam (10/5): - We were only here for 1 night but it was a great hotel. The staff was amazing and the breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend this hotel.
- Caroline (6/5): - Friendly staff, problems with safe lock, water supply and electricity outages. Very quiet and conveniently located. No place to sit in the garden, no lawn furniture.
- Patrick (10/5): Fantastic stay! - Wonderful place and fantastic food. We had to find a place to stay before an early AM flight and they were even able to arrange for a 4AM transfer to the airport. Highly recommended!
- James (10/5): OUTSTANDING - My wife and I had a great stay at the Zawadi house. We were met at the reception by Yvonne, Nicholas, and Afti. We felt welcomed instantly. They did everything they could to make her stay comfortable and succeeded at every turn. I highly recommend this hotel and it's staff. If I get back to Arusha I will certainly stay there again.
- JEROME (6/5): 1 star motel. Ratings are bogus - Property is run down. It’s not what it looks like in the pictures. Also the reviews for this property appears to be bogus. In the USA this property would get a 1 star rating. No microwave or refrigerator in the room. Plus points are good service, clean and safe room
- Julia (10/5): - Zawadi house has a beautiful garden and clean facility. The staff are friendly and amenable. Laundry service was great.
- Lawrence (10/5): - Very pleasant accomodation. Enjoyed staff and stay.
- Nilanjan (10/5): - Great and unique environment. Fantasticx friendly staff. Rooms have essential amenities like USB port charging. Only drawback would be its location, which is a bit out of the town and away from key locations in town.
- Ronald (8/5): - At first internet was down, but restored. Clean enough though washrooms needed some attention. Narrow road to hotel. Otherwise, good quiet place to stay.
- Alexey (10/5): - A nice and friendly place with a welcome warm and good shower! And a comfy bar for beers, flat screen TV to watch the international news and football (soccer)!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Tranquil Hideaway - Tranquil Tropical Hideaway Cozy secluded tropical lodge filled with welcoming staff who clearly took pride in their lodge and their country. Edwin the driver and guide went out of his way to help us feel welcome and assisted us to recover our lost luggage with his persistence in calling the airline as well as making a special trip to rendezvous with our suitcases on the way to safari. Lucky welcomed us warmly and managed the details of our staff and communications efficiently. Victor kept our room clean and comfortable as we rested during the rain and recovered from jet lag. Eric feed us well morning and evening! Do not miss his delicious chicken soup! We hope to return soon.
- Happy (6/5): - Some of the parts of the room in very bad condition.
- Carol (8/5): - Very nice and clean and very safe and quiet. A little out of the way.
- Dark (10/5): - The staff is amazing, clean place and quiet. Close to town.
- Chris (8/5): Great Arusha base - This is an excellent place to stay in Arusha pre/post safari or Kili climb. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and excellent value for money.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - They were very acommandating on check out time and were very friendly. Nice place in a area that I was unsure of but turned out very well with making new friends that showed us the neighborhood.
- Marina (10/5): Friendliest staff, comfortable rooms, great price - Fantastic stay, great price. The staff there all went out of their way to help us and emanated the friendliness and smiling culture of all the Tanzanian people we met. Especially shout out to Emanuel and Edward at the front desk, and the chef who made sure we were all fed. Don’t expect the expedient service you’re used to in the western world. But does it matter when you’re on holiday? It’s made up for by the attention and care and the way they all want to ensure you have the best experience of their country.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - My room was large, convenient, and very clean. The grounds were excellent and the staff was welcoming and helpful.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I was very impressed with the service. The staff is very kind and helpful at all time. Will definitely recommend anyone travelling to Arusha to stay there.
- Gillian (6/5): Basic and comfortable - The staff here were lovely, couldn’t do enough for you. The grounds were lovely and we had a good meal. The room was a bit run down but clean. It’s off the main road a bit and a good bit outside of Arusha. It suited us fine as we were getting taxi to the airport the next morning but the road from the main road to the hotel isn’t really a road. Very basic accommodation (by western standards) and comfortable.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great value!! Highly recommended. - Zawade House Lodge was a lovely oasis amongst the busyness of the big city of Arusha. The grounds are well cared for, the quaint stylish lodge attractive and the rooms very comfortable. To top it off the staff are amazingly hospitable and kind. They ensured our stay was a good one!
- Verified traveler (2/5): Horrible - The bedsheets smelled like they had not been cleaned, the room was dirty and had spiders in various corners, the wifi never worked, and despite being assured we could pay with CC their machine was not working. The best part of the stay was the food which was good local food, however aside from that, we would never go back.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The attentiveness and friendliness of the staff. Can't say there was anything we didn't like.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Cost a lot more than expected but was beautiful - Aside from the "free" airport shuttle actually being 120usd...which they did discount but even with emails and website didn't waiver...the place was great. Be ready for everything to be expensive then you'll enjoy your trip. I'd advise confirming total prices of everything before arriving in writing including tours
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Nice place quite .. not very central but good if need good sleep. Staff was friendly
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff were very accommodating and friendly and the room was clean with hall the amenities I needed. The evening was extremely quiet and I was able to fall asleep quickly.
- Jessica (10/5): Nice Tanzanian-owned and run hotel - Charming, quiet, clean hotel in a real Arusha neighborhood. Young, local staff is eager to please and delivers personalized service. Dinner is cooked fresh from scratch- nothing is warmed over- you order from a menu with good choices for Western travelers and they knock on your door when it’s time to go to the dining room. Great way to learn more about the area and the people.
- Jennifer (8/5): - The location is amazing! The staff is incredibly friendly. The food is fantastic! The rooms are a bit dirty, but not too bad.
- Richard (10/5): - The staff are absolutely superb. Such an oasis and relaxing place to stay in Arusha.
- Sheila (10/5): - I am telling you this little hotel is like finding Shangri-La!!! Everything about this jewel of a hotel in Arusha was amazing! The friendly, courteous & helpful staff was by far the biggest asset at Zawadi House Lodge. The room was perfect, cozy and clean. The food was extraordinary and creatively prepared. I had the receptionist find me a driver (Emmanuel) to take me to Arusha National Park to climb Mt Meru for a day hike. Emmanuel helped speed up my paperwork and before I knew it I was on a walking safari looking at giraffe, zebras, African buffalo etc.. It was the best day in Africa to have the Zawadi house arrange for my big adventure!!! I hated to check out. The whole staff came to say good-bye with a fun photo session before I left. I would highly recommend the Zawadi House Lodge to anyone!!!
- Jacob (8/5): Great Hotel - The Zawadi House was a great escape from busy and dusty Arusha. The hotel was clean and had a nice grass area around the front. The bed was comfortable, the shower presssure and the air conditioner worked great. The staff was helpful and kind. I would definitely stay here again.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Great artwork. A nice stop on the way to and from our Safari
- CHEE HUNG (8/5): A little hidden gem in Arusha. - Very comfort & clean, quiet place with great hospitality! Food provided are good & well setup.
- Verified traveler (8/5): nice, clean, new hotel, with value for money - If you are in Ausha don't miss it out. Siple but clean comfortable, great breakfast and nice staff. Recommend it
- John C (6/5): Budget accommodation with great staff. - Disappointed with our choice of hotel, found the rooms small, dated and had poor lighting. The hotel was also a little far from the city centre and hard to find off a small dirt road. Having said this, it is a budget hotel, therefore it was priced right, it offered free wifi, the staff were very nice and helpful and we had a great dinner at there restaurant.
- Alfa (8/5): - we had a great time in zawadi house great customer care, good environment and we had a good moment to rest.
- Timothy (10/5): Good value - Clean, good mattress, good water pressure in shower. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Quite neighborhood.
- Nancy (8/5): Peaceful oasis - boutique hotel excellent service - Wonderful, personalized service. Beautiful grounds, well worth the bumpy road ride get there. Staff is extremely attentive and friendly. They were able to arrange fantastic safari to Ngorongoro crater for us and provided convenient transport to the meetings we had in town. I highly recommend this lovely boutique hotel!
- Amini (10/5): A great place to stay in Arusha - I loved staying at Zawadi House. Everyone was friendly and professional. Emmanuel made my stay enjoyable. I really appreciate it. I had the chance to meet the owner Margaret. She is wonderful and warm. I enjoyed our conversation. I wish her and the family all of the success in the world. Next time you are in Arusha, seriously consider staying at Zawadi House.
- Carlos (10/5): Nice hotel closer to the airport - This hotel is a great choice if you need to bridge your stay between the arrival/departure of your Safari. It is close to the airport, the price is very reasonable and is absolutely clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing, and the hotel counts with a good restaurant an a bar. The road from the main road to the hotel is unpaved and in bad shape, but don't be afraid, the hotel is very clean. I definitely recommend this hotel.
- Danielle (8/5): Warm welcoming guesthouse that rocks - Zawaldi is a lovely guest house with very welcoming and engaging staff. My room was well appointed however I couldn't open the curtains as they looked onto the main courtyard and reception - that is my only gripe. Best chicken curry at the restaurant and the bar reflects the owners R&B music tastes
- Verified traveler (8/5): Good for leisure travelers - Personnel are very helpful and understanding.
- Frances (10/5): First night before start of safari, very good stay - Our first night in Tanzania before the start of our safari. The hotel is set back from the main road but very pretty property with excellent service. Would def recommend for people coming through Arusha.
- Kamal (10/5): - My Stay at Zawadi House was great. Great food, friendly staff, and in a quiet area surrounded by nature. My hosts took great care of me and catered to my personal needs whenever i asked, and even offered at times when i didn't ask. I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Arusha.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Nice one-night stay before a safari - This was a nice hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good; we didn't want to wait until the restaurant opened at 1930 to order our food, as we wanted to get to bed early and they were happy to let us eat earlier. They provided us with a menu shortly after check-in and we let them know what we wanted and the time we wanted to eat.
- Veer (8/5): - Hotel employees were very warm and welcoming. Room was ok. Food was good. Internet service is very poor.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Tucked out of the way and great service - Zawadi House is tucked out of the way but easily found by most tour operators. Great service, Emmanuel makes it run smoothly. No complaints
- Jenny (10/5): Single best service experience ever - I've travelled around the the world but I can honestly say that this was the best service experience I've ever had at a hotel. There were only a few guests when we stayed and we got to know the staff by name. They went out of their way to make sure we had a good experience and even prepared a special Christmas cake with a song for our breakfast on 25th of December. We also had a member of our company who came down with food poisoning and the lovely chef prepared food especially for her while the receptionist accompanied us personally to the pharmacy which was open on Christmas Day. Thanks Sawadi for lovely memories and we would recommend this to any travellers staying in Arusha (we stayed in connection to a safari).
- Ofelia (8/5): An oasis in the desert - It was an oasis in the desert, The neighborhood was the pits, the hotel was very nice. A wall separated both. The rooms were quiet, spacious and comfortable. The staff did their best to make the stay as best as possible.
- karla (6/5): Great customer service but no power. - Exceptional customer service, so my rating is based solely on the lack of electricity, malfunctioning power generator and no water. The assistant manager Manuel went out if his way to make our stay pleasant in lieu of all the issues I mentioned. The location is out of the way, about 20 min from the center of Arusha, so figure a $20 cab ride to and from town. It was really nice to have a TV alter 16 days of tents and mountain climbing; it would have been fantastic to have running hot water and power!
- Lior (8/5): Good Base for arusha - We stayed in another hotel in Arusha with no hot water. So we moved to this hotel. Lovely staff and small family feel. Room had hot water, safe, air-conditioning (though it stopped) and was a good Base for us in arusha. Loved the little white rabbits in the garden. Service in kitchen very slow if you don't order ahead. All staff very friendly and helpful.
- Brett (6/5): A good introduction to Tanzania. - A fairly small hotel that I think struggles with any unusual requests. Wifi didn't work with not much attempt to assist. The kitchen serves very nice food but 1 1/4 hours waiting for main meal was exhausting after a huge day. The staff are lovely and try there best with what they have.
- Leslie (8/5): Zwadi House is oasis in dry Arusha, Tanzania - This hotel is truly an oasis in the middle of a true African neighborhood off the main highway through Arusha. Don't let the pothole strewn dirt road to the entrance scare you. The place is small, cozy, beautiful with pretty gardens and bunnies in the front grass. The staff were awesome and personable. Breakfast was HUGE and included with the price. The fresh fruit plate alone was a meal. If you have to be in Arusha - I would definitely stay here.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Friendly and comfortable place to start a safari - We arrived here after a long flight from the US with a group of 8. The staff was very friendly accommodating our late check in as well as opening up the bar for a night cap. The hotel is quaint and comfortable and a great way to begin the safari experience. As is typical in Arusha you can hear dogs barking at night and the prayers in the morning but is all part of the culture. The road to the hotel is rough but in an area where safe to walk out during the day for supplies and the courtyard was wonderful for our briefing after breakfast.
- Traci Caves (10/5): Wonderful experience - Stayed four nights- two before and two after safari. Delicious meals with flexible timing. Emanuel was exceptional in providing any services we required. Housekeeping was responsive to our laundry needs and kept the room dry clean. Shuttle services to and from the airport were right on time as well as additional transportation twice into town. Very friendly staff! Thank you to everyone at Zawadi House.
- Sfg (8/5): Big Smiles - It is a great place for a good night sleep before starting the safari. Very friendly staff! I forgot my reading glasses and they were delivered to me by the ever so friendly Emanual to my next connecting flight at Arusha airport. I liked my experience.
- Walker (8/5): - Zawadi House provides a welcome and well designed respite in Arusha. The staff provided excellent service and could not be more helpful.
- A. J. (6/5): Nothing Special - Hotel in a very secluded area. Not appropriate to leave the grounds for walking. Road to the Hotels is a dirt road through small narrow streets and in very poor condition, even for a 4x4. Staff were very pleasant, friendly and helpful but they do not have much experience with looking after guests. Food in the restaurant was average.
- francine (10/5): - I am a return visitor from last year and was once again pleased with my 3 night stay. Staff was friendly and attentive and I greatly appreciated the air conditioning! It's located just outside of Arusha in a residential neighborhood, but I didn't find it too loud. If you're looking for a place close to Arusha bars and nightlife, look elsewhere. ZH isn't a hostel or an upscale safari lodge, but rather a good choice for the transitional traveler looking for Western style amenities at decent price in Arusha. I did have trouble connecting to their WIFI, but I didn't bring it up to the staff. If I had, I'm sure it would have been promptly addressed.
- Karlskrona (6/5): Perfect hotel for overnight stay before safari - Stayed here 2 nights, one before and one after a safari. The room was clean and the service was ok, however the price of the dinner varied a lot from one evening to another.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Amazing - The Zawadi House is fantastic. It's an incredible nice place to stay and the rooms are beautiful. You receive a warmly welcome from the staff.
- Dinah (10/5): Clean nice place, and very friendly stuff - We stayed at this hotel the night of arrival to Tanzania, before we went on a safari. Everyone on the stuff was incredibly nice - we arrived in the middle of the night, and had no trouble checking in. The room and the bathroom were both clean, although tiny. The bed was comfortable, the water was hot, the toiletries were provided. The breakfast in the morning was awesome - plenty of fruit, and hot items (eggs, porridge) cooked to order. The stuff went out of their way to make us comfortable - they served breakfast after the official "breakfast end time" because we needed to sleep in due to very late arrival. I wish we also stayed there the night after safari on the way out of the country (instead of staying in a supposedly fancy downtown hotel which was supposed to be "five star" but turned out to be terrible).
- Verified traveler (8/5): Very pleasant, quiet hotel set in pretty garden - On entry through the gates it looks like a very smart house, rather than hotel. It is deceptively large but has a very homely, quiet feel and there is a pretty garden at the front and courtyard beyond the reception area. The ensuite rooms are immaculate, attractive and v.well appointed but not huge.The beds are super-comfy and the staff very welcoming and helpful. The internet connection is erratic unless you use the modem - which is shared with other guests. The electricity went off a few times in the night - a bit of a pain as I needed to pack for early start the next day. In all, I would highly recommend the hotel, particularly if you have the energy to go into town for supper.
- Daniel Watson-Weller (10/5): Great peaceful place to stay - Just a 5min cab ride to the center of town this is a fantastic new peaceful place to stay. The staff is fantastic, the quality of the room great. The only challenge is internet in that it is spotty at best. I would stay here again and in fact am going to after going on Safari with my mother.
- Dan (10/5): Great hotel prior to safari! - Just stayed one night prior to departing on safari. Great place especially when comparing to others in the area. Surrounding area looks a little rough at night but the yard is equipped with an electric fence. Hotel staff was super accommodating and kept up until we checked in at 10pm. They insisted on feeding us breakfast even though out safari departed before breakfast served. Would recommend to anyone.
- Michael (10/5): Amazing service, great value - Here is a special place to which I look forward to returning. It is really a small lodge rather than a hotel, and the individual attention and accommodation is amazing. For example, rather than just give directions or stick us in a taxi, the hotel receptionist accompanied us on some errands that we needed to do in town, and we found everything very efficiently that way. The dining room is small and cozy, and the hand-written menu changes each night, allowing guest 3-4 options for each of the three dinner courses. Free Wifi worked most of the time. The room was clean and the bed extremely comfortable. The recessed lighting was slightly on the dim side but not a problem. Everyone was so eager to serve. One thing to be aware of ahead of time--this place is a bit off the beaten track. It is not far from town, but the turnoff onto a rough dirt road and across a narrow bridge is a bit shocking. I gave it all 5's in my review except for "surrounding neighborhood" which is residential and not bad, but if your taxi driver doesn't know the place then it could be a problem. I would have the hotel arrange a taxi on arrival, which I'm sure they would be happy to do.
- Rebecca (10/5): Best Service and Cleanliness in Tanzania - Absolutely favorite hotel from my 2 weeks in Tanzania. The service and cleanliness of Zawadi House are unmatched. My friend and I reserved a room using hotels.com which said "1 queen and 1 single bed." When we arrived, they didn't have a room with two beds and instead gave us 2 entire queen bed rooms. Dinner from the hotel restaurant was delicious. The location was an easy taxi ride into town, so my friend and I enjoyed a night of dancing at via via, a short taxi ride away. We stayed at a couple other hotels in Arusha which were a little closer to town, but this one was far superior and will definitely be the place for me if/when I return.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff was more than willing to arrange an airport pickup from Kilimanjaro airport (a 45-minute drive). As we were heading out early the next day, they even arranged an early breakfast at 5:30am, fully prepared by their in-house chef. My only advice for future guests: if paying by credit card, ensure that you settle your bill by 9pm, as the reception desk may not be staffed, and only certain staff are able to use the credit card machine. Other than this, we had a wonderful stay and would recommend Zawadi House to any traveller, especially those in need of some quiet comforts after a long day in transit.
- Vikash (8/5): in the heart of city center and not far frm airpor - I had a smooth check-in. However, no portel was available to bring luggage to my room. I had booked a smoking room. The hotel staff were not able to get me a matchbox. Apart from this, everything was fine. Good food with wide options in vegetarian / Indian cuisine.
- Mark (10/5): OUTSTANDING!! - The Zawadi House was the first stop on my wife and I's honeymoon. We were deciding between the large upscale hotels in Arusha or a smaller B&B type setting. I'm happy we picked the smaller setting and extremely grateful we chose the Zawadi House. The staff is outstanding and very accommodating. They make the place! We arrived into Tanzania at 3 AM and I was a bit nervous about navigating our arrival at this time and in a foreign place. With the help of the staff, this was not an issue one bit. Our luggage was lost, Zawadi House helped take care of it. Arusha is a bit chaotic, but the Zawadi House helped us navigate through it. Zawadi House serves as an oasis off the beaten path, yet just as close to the center of town as the rest of the hotels. We would not have received the level of service at any other hotel, regardless of the price or the number of stars. I could not recommend the Zawadi House enough!! Everything exceeded our expectations and was perfect!!
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