6/10 Okay
Samwel
19 Sept 2025
Samwel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Rafiki Retreat
3.5 star property
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Reviews
6.06.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry room
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
Usa River, Arusha, Arusha Region, 337
- Ngurdoto CraterPlace, Ngurdoto Crater16 min drive
- Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife EstatePlace, Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate26 min drive
- Arusha National ParkPlace, Arusha National Park33 min drive
- Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)39 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View
Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View
- 25 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View
Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Large Twin Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, Garden View
Deluxe Cottage, Garden View
- 5 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area
Arusha
When you stay at Rafiki Retreat in Arusha, you'll be 15 minutes by car from Ngurdoto Crater. .This lodge is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Lake Duluti.
What's nearby
- Ngurdoto Crater - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
- Lake Duluti - 23 min drive - 18.1 km
- Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 26 min drive - 12.6 km
- Arusha Clock Tower - 32 min drive - 29.6 km
- Arusha National Park - 33 min drive - 16.7 km
Getting around
- Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
- Rotterdam Garden - 9 min drive
- Dinah Bar - 9 min drive
- Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge Coffee Place - 7 min drive
- Njeree's Bistro - 12 min drive
- Kangaroo Bar - 9 min drive
About this property
Rafiki Retreat
Lodge in Arusha with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Rafiki Retreat offers 7 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Arusha lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- Couples/private dining
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Art supplies
- Children's games
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- In a nature reserve
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Stair-free path to entrance
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Rafiki Retreat Lodge
Rafiki Retreat Arusha
Rafiki Retreat Lodge Arusha
Reviews
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