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The Equator Hotel

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, City View
Interior entrance
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

Explore the area

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Boma Road, Arusha, 3002
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, City View

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, City View | Garden view

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, City View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Arusha

The Equator Hotel places you steps from Natural History Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Arusha Clock Tower. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Arusha hotel include Arusha International Conference Centre and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts.

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sanna Restaurant Rooftop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jade Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cossis - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Equator Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Equator Hotel. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Equator Hotel offers 24 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, and slippers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Equator Hotel Arusha
Equator Hotel
Equator Arusha
The Equator Hotel Hotel
The Equator Hotel Arusha
The Equator Hotel Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Equator Hotel?

Yep, The Equator Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Equator Hotel?

As of 12 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Equator Hotel on 17 June 2026 start from AU$114, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes The Equator Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Equator Hotel.

Does The Equator Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Equator Hotel?

No, The Equator Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Equator Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Equator Hotel?

Check-in begins at 10:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Equator Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Equator Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

RJP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but very nice and especially the restaurant, good location near the clock tower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms, good breakfast, and incredibly welcoming and accommodating staff. For the price, the Equator is among the best in Arusha.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Equator in Arusha

Clean , comfortable, good value for the money… staff very accommodating. Excellent location in the center of the town, near clock tower… easy to get transportation to various spots … had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean, quiet, and comfortable. The restaurant had delicious food with a beautiful breakfast spread. Thank you to the front desk for being so helpful and coordinating rides for me! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend Equator Hotel to anyone visiting Arusha.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lydia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overpriced for what you get. Needs updating

The cleaning staff were all very nice. The front desk staff seemed indifferent and maybe preoccupied. Breakfast was terrible but coffee and teapot in the room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kjetil

Liked: Staff & service
Very frienfly staff. Good value for the price. Placed right in city center. Spacey rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will come again!

Nice garden. Very nice staff. Good restaurant. Wifi could be better.
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Room comfort

Very Good Value for Money

Great location. Friendly staff. Fine and abundant breakfast. Spacious room. Beautiful gardens. Full-service restaurant . Under $40 USD per night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HOI KEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location with quiet environment

I came early and they allowed me to check in before noon. Friendly staff asked me did I need mosquito spray at night. Nice location near the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanislava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant city centre hotel with garden.

The hotel is ideally located in the centre of Arusha. It has wonderful large garden and the spacious balcony of our room overlooked that garden. The rooms were also spacious with comfortable beds. The breakfast was varied with fruits, fresh pancakes and eggs at your choice prepared on the spot. The hotel might need a little update of the bathrooms but currently it is excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tarald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Balcony facing the garden

Very basic, big plus for large rooms, lots of hot water, really nice garden - and location (very near the Clock Tower, most hotels here are much more expensive) and price. No thrills, but definitely worth the money. We have stayed here several times and will be back. Ask for room with balcony facing the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner food needs improvement
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This less expensive hotel in Arusha was quite satisfactory! It’s not 5 stars but it is a safe and comfortable hotel! The reason I gave it a 4 was because the smoke alarm binged all night ? Needs new battery? The bed was fine; mosquito netting was good; breakfast was quite good with lots of fresh fruit! The staff were very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

We stayed at Equator hotel 3 nights during our Safari in Tanzania, before, and after. The staff was always smiling and we enjoyed at lot of fist and elbow greetings. Our laundry was done very timely. The restaurant was spacious and the food was well prepared. Expedia didn’t contact them for our arrival but the Equator staff were able to accommodate us. We eve had a few words in Swahili taught to us by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very conveniently located, safe environment. The breakfast buffet was adequate, but we didn't eat any other meals there. The room and bed were comfortable; great hot water in the shower. We were there in the cooler months, so things were fine, but I'm not sure how comfortable it would be in the hot months as there was no AC in the room, but there is a fan. What they really lack is a way to enjoy their outdoor garden area. There were no seats outside in the grass. Maybe a park bench, some tables and chairs placed around the property so you could sit outside on a nice day and enjoy the fresh air would be a big improvement. I would certainly stay here again, but just set your expectations properly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price. The property is beautiful, rooms are clean and turned over every day. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is good, although there could be more consistency in the coffee amount and quality. Nice little bar as well, prices are a bit more expensive than out on the town, but definitely reasonable. My only major complaint is the shower/hot water situation, having stayed in 3 different rooms, it is very inconsistent in how well it works. Sometimes its fine, other times its not. The most recent room I stayed in had plenty of hot water, but when showering, you could only get blisteringly hot or cold at once, never a warm blend. However, hot water issues are common even at the more expensive hotels in Arusha, so its expected. Location is safe and very convenient, right by the clock tower and the museum. I will definitely stay here again next time I am in Arusha
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toujours satisfait de cet hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bien situé
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
市内のほぼ中心地にあり、非常に便利でした。部屋も広く清潔で、お湯も問題なく使用できました。バルコニーから広いお庭が見えて美しかったです。テラスでの朝食が爽やかでとてもよかったです。スタッフの方々も親切でフレンドリーでした。チェックイン時間より早く到着したのですが、荷物を預かってくれたので助かりました。
Room
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rapport qualité prix bien
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon rapport qualité prix

Accueil très agréable, literie très confortable. Parfait, tout est positif pour moi. Situation centrale dans la ville. Restaurant à des prix abordables pour éviter de sortir le soir. La réceptionniste a même accepté de changer de date de réservation au dernier moment. A recommander.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chiedozie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sadly horrible everything

No AC, rooms smell and roaches in room. No safe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden is very nice, well looked after. They try very much to keep the rooms and everywhere clean and even the linen. The building needs some tender care, painting and there is a smell that hits you as you enter the lobby or sitting or bar area or the kitchen. I dont know what it is, could be from the building or burning some stuff. That place has a good potential to be a comfortable destination
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A garden hotel in the city

The Equator Hotel Arusha is conveniently located near the Clock Tower, a mini-grocery, and coffee shops like Bamboo Cafe and Africafe. The hotel has a nice garden, courteous staff, and a welcoming owner/manager. The spacious rooms are relatively old, but well-kept. Wifi internet was supposed to be available in the rooms, but the staff couldn't make it work. The staff, and the owner/manager eventually found a way to address the issue. The electricity socket extensions didn't function, too. On our check-out day, we were allowed to store our suitcases; and given packed breakfast to-go, as our safari tour started early in the morning. The receptionist, Fatuma, is courteous and helpful. She can further improve her service by answering questions properly instead of asking questions back*. * a couple of examples: 1. When asked "what is the normal time for breakfast?" Fatuma's response was "what time do you want for breakfast?" We eventually learned that it's 7:30-10 AM. 2. Me during our first breakfast: "What are the options for breakfast?" Fatuma's reply: "What do you want for breakfast?" As it turned out, there was a menu for breakfast. She could have told me about it or shown me the menu right away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great green space. breakfast had good variety. bathroom was a bit run down. lots of atms around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020