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Mama Wilsen House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Arusha with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Full-size fridge, stovetop, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, slippers, towels
Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | 4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Ground Floor | 4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Mama Wilsen House offers guests a full breakfast, in-room WiFi, and an airport shuttle. Relax on the terrace or use the barbecue grills for outdoor gatherings. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and tour/ticket assistance.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Ground Floor | 4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
4 bedrooms
Portable fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | 4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
4 bedrooms
Detached private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | 4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Arusha is home to Mama Wilsen House. Lake Duluti and Mt. Meru reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Natural History Museum and Meserani Snake Park. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Sakina, Arusha, Arusha Region

What's nearby

  • Cultural Heritage Centre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 23 min drive

About this property

Mama Wilsen House

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace at Mama Wilsen House. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Mama Wilsen House include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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
The property charges 6 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 6 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Mama Wilsen House Guesthouse Arusha
Mama Wilsen House Arusha
Mama Wilsen House Arusha
Mama Wilsen House Guesthouse
Mama Wilsen House Guesthouse Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is Mama Wilsen House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mama Wilsen House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mama Wilsen House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mama Wilsen House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Mama Wilsen House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mama Wilsen House located?

Situated in Arusha, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cultural Heritage Centre, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, and Arusha Declaration Monument. Arusha International Conference Centre and Arusha Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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