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River House Lodge

Property class: 3

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Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | Private kitchen
Reception
Deluxe Double Room | Living area
Restaurant

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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sakina,maziwa rd, Arusha, Arusha Region
  • Place, Cultural Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Declaration Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Living area

Deluxe Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Arusha

River House Lodge places you in the heart of Arusha, connected to the convention centre and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Cultural Heritage Centre. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body scrubs and facials along with access to the sauna. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the nightclub, kids' club and karaoke as well as access to ecotours. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Arusha hotel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Arusha Declaration Monument.

What's nearby

  • Cultural Heritage Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Njiro Complex - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jade Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lively Lady Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KAHAWA cafe Shoppers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stiggbucko Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

River House Lodge

River House Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A nightclub, a terrace, and a children's club are also featured at the family-friendly River House Lodge . An area shuttle within 90 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Arusha hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
River House Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run films and Netflix.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 90 kilometres
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • First-run films
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Meal delivery service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 11 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cash
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 102283600

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

Property is also known as

River House Lodge Hotel
River House Lodge Arusha
River House Lodge Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at River House Lodge ?

Yep, River House Lodge has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Is there a spa on site at River House Lodge ?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at River House Lodge . You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

What makes River House Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at River House Lodge .

Is River House Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and supervised childcare, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that River House Lodge is a hit with families.

Does River House Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at River House Lodge ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at River House Lodge ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at River House Lodge ?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at River House Lodge ?

No, only service animals are allowed.

River House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clive, Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff attention to detail is great. Clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Clive, Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable and safe. The staff are very obliging and go the extra mile to make sure your stay is pleasant. Thanks for a homely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Amenities
There was no pool as advertised. There was no safe in the room as advertised I had to pay extra for a room with a window It wasn’t readily accessible via roadside; it’s a bit off the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable property. Friendly staff. The property itself is safe. But it's tucked deep in small alleys.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jean-Pierre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le wifi ne fonctionne vraiment pas bien. Le milieu environnant n’est pas sécuritaire, ni intéressant. Chambre trop petite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024