Rich Hotel

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7.8Good · 371

14 Bondeni Street, Arusha · Map ·

“Great people working there” · 10.0, Sat 6 Jun

Friendly staffGuests say so in their reviews.

Central locationGuests say so in their reviews.

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeParking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Non-smoking roomsAir conditioning24-hour front deskRestaurantRoom service

Location 8.6Very good location

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What guests say

7.8

Good
371 verified reviews

Cleanliness7.5

Service8.6

Location8.6

Room Quality7.5

Amenities7.0

Value for Money8.1

Food and Beverage7.0

Overall Experience8.1

In short. Mixed reviews; overall cleanliness is appreciated but some issues like lack of hot water noted.

Larry, United States · Solo1.0

Thu 8 Oct Nowhere near the 8.0 rating − The most important thing to know: the area. The hotel sits in a dense market/bus-station district with virtually no food options nearby, and the surrounding streets did not feel safe. I was not...

Ali, Tanzania · Solo9.0

Wed 16 Sep I’d come back again for sure! + The staff were super friendly! They assisted me unconditionally and were very kind! − I don’t think there was anything I didn’t like about the property.

Cornelia, AT · Solo8.0

Wed 16 Sep + It is in the beating heart of Arusha and also close to the bus station. There are plenty of locals around at day and at reasonalble night hours, so I felt safe strolling along just by myself in the surrounding area and get some street food. The hotel staff... − The muezzin from the mosque woke me up, but thats the same in wide parts of Tanzania. The rooms are quite small, but its good vale for money when taking the location into consideration as well.

Saif, EG · Couple1.0

Mon 14 Sep Rooms are dusty, I got sick because of the room which I think not cleaned since years ago. Also the restaurant is having + Location is the only thing is good − Room / restaurant / staff

Maximilian, DE · Couple10.0

Mon 31 Aug Excellent stay before or after safari + very friendly and helpful staff - store luggage too

Eeuwoudt, NL · Family8.0

Thu 27 Aug Great short stay before and after our safari + We stayed at Rich Hotel Arusha twice — one night before heading out on safari and our last night before flying on to Nairobi. Daniel, the hotel manager, was friendly and helpful, and the rest of the staff were super kind as well. The room was clean and the... − Niets

Eline, NL · Solo8.0

Mon 10 Aug + Very friendly staff!

Geoffrey, Kenya · Family10.0

Thu 16 Jul Made me want to go back again + Mordern − Nothing

Emil, PL · Solo10.0

Sat 6 Jun + Great people working there

Jeroen, United Arab Emirates · Solo8.0

Fri 29 May + Excellent value. Central location. On checkout, they helped me take a bus to the next city. − WIFi worked perfectly fine down in the reception area but didn't reach my room on the top floor.

Questions

What time is check-in?From 11:00 AM

Can my child stay?Children welcome

Are pets allowed?No

Is there parking?{'selfParking': True, 'free': False, 'chargeMode': 'charges_apply', 'feeAmount': None, 'feePeriod': None, 'location': No

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About the hotel

Central Location at the Heart of Arusha

Located at the Central Market in Arusha, Rich Hotel offers convenience and accessibility to guests. Just a 2 minutes' walk from the Central Bus Station, the hotel is situated in a prime location for exploring the city.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities

The rooms at Rich Hotel are thoughtfully equipped with a desk, TV, telephone, and air conditioning to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. The beds are also draped with mosquito nets, providing a peaceful night's sleep.

Culinary Delights and Additional Services

Indulge in a variety of African and International cuisines at the hotel's restaurant. Moreover, guests can benefit from facilities such as a tour desk, currency exchange, luggage storage, and the option for airport transfers for a seamless travel experience.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Rich Hotel? Book your stay now!

Good to know

Check inFrom 11:00 AM

Check outBefore 10:00 AM

Children and cotsWelcome

PetsNot allowed

Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}

Managed byNot Available

Before you go

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A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

Paid to the government of Tanzania, not to us 5 things travellers pay or do themselves: visa, insurance, taxes, fees. Tap to see.

These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child

Who
Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.

Where
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When
Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free

Who
Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.

Where
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When
Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry

Who
Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.

Where
visa.immigration.go.tz

When
Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)

Who
Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.

Where
Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority

When
At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba

Who
Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).

Where
Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries

When
On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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