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Mc-Ellys Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a casino, and a free daily manager's reception at Mc-Ellys Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, and a chair.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Arusha, Mc-Ellys Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. Arusha Golf Course and Lake Duluti are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Natural History Museum and Cultural Heritage Centre. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Arusha travel guide
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Wasukuma Street, near Meru Post Office, Arusha

What's nearby

  • Arusha Declaration Monument
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaffé Koffee Arusha
    7 min walk
  • Karibu Uzunguni City Park
    2 min drive
  • Msumbi Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Highway Bar
    8 min walk
  • Sanna Cafe
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Casino
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Important information

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mc-Ellys Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

Does Mc-Ellys Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Mc-Ellys Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Arusha, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, Arusha Declaration Monument, and Arusha Clock Tower. Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and Natural History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mc-Ellys Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was just coming off a tour and had an extra night to spend in Arusha. Rather than spend the night in the tour hotel I decided to try Mc-Elly's for about 4x LESS the price. The area in the daytime is a bit chaotic (industrial area) but it's the real Africa not what I saw in the tour hotel. As soon as the sun goes down it was very quiet. Loved sitting out on my balcony. Breakfast was great, lots of variety and the manager of the hotel even greeted me asking me how I found everything. Nice touch! Recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. They arranged our taxi in the morning and it all went smoothly. The hotel was spotlessly clean, and our room was on the small side, but very comfortable. The beds had mosquito netting, though it hardly seemed necessary. The toilet tank didn’t feel, but there was a water spray available to fill it manually, so it really wasn’t a problem. The restaurant on side was really pleasant. The vegetable curry was outstanding. The chicken rosemary was meager. The prices were very fair. We were able to bring wine from the restaurant to our room after dinner, which was convenient. The area was very congested, and it was challenging for our driver to find it. It felt chaotic and a little dangerous. We did not go out as it was late and we didn’t feel comfortable. All in all, it was fine for an In-and-out, delivered and picked up by taxi stay. Would probably choose something different if I was staying for a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating. Hotel is conveniently located and relatively quiet.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

overnight in Arusha

centrally located with easy access to everything right off the main road. food was good and folks working were very friendly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little hotel in Arusha

Stayed in McEllys for 8 nights in June/July 2015. A very comfortable, spotlessly clean and reasonably priced hotel situated just of Arusha main street. Staff were all excellent and helpful with very good English skills - reception, restaurant, bar, Manager and domestic staff all strived to make the stay smooth and pleasurable. Breakfast good and evening meals menu limited but well cooked, tasty and good value. Fantastic views of Mt Meru from some rooms and the roof. I would highly recommend McEllys as a comfortable and secure base for a visit to Arusha.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

One night in Arusha

Stayed here one night with my friend after a safari in Tanzania. The hotel was good and the woman in the reseption was very helpful.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok

Breakfast very average
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overpriced for what it is.

Average Hotel,too overpriced for what it is.Customer service isn't the best- food at restaurant barely edible.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Good for Overnight Stay

A convenient hotel for overnight stay to catch the early morning bus to other destinations. Wifi connection in the hotel was good.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

もうひとつ。

値段で考えた場合、清潔度などが満足できるレベルではないと思います。 半額以下の４０００円以下なら妥当かと。。。
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Everything I wished it would be.

I was looking for an overnight stay in town before joining group next day to climb Kili. Hotel clean, well located with good breakfast. Safe. Good value.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impressed with personal service

We stayed in Arusha at McElly's for 2 nights, either side of a safari. Starting from before we checked in, The staff were all very helpful and willing to help. I emailed the hotel on a couple of occasions and I had lovely prompt replies from the manager Sayuko, which was very reassuring.We were only given one towel between two of us (as seems to be quite normal around these parts) and the extra towel asked for was promptly sent up to us. We also left some of our luggage at the hotel for 6 days while we went away on safari. this was no trouble to them at all. Sayuko also got us out of a jam when we wanted to change flight dates, and let us check out an hour or so late. My husband and I were particularly impressed to see him speak to each guest individually, making sure all was well. this was done both in reception, at breakfast and evening meal. The area around the hotel was not particularly wonderful, but that seems to be normal around the big cities. We did not feel particularly comfortable walking out at night and indeed were warned not to do so but get a taxi instead, particularly as it was round New Year's celebrations. We chose to eat in the hotel at nights.Not a problem during the day. All in all a very comfy stay.
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10/10 Excellent

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

excellent rapport qualité-prix,très confortable

chambre tout confort équipement moderne
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

Hotel is nice and clean. Breakfast nothing special. Use of computer for internet was ridiculously expensive.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

McElly's Hotel

The hotel is in a noisy location, the meals are limited and of inferior quality. Linen is old, towels grey. No place for toiletries in the bathroom. Closet had one hanger. Overpriced for this experience. Would not go back. Internet access is free but the network is slow and intermittent. Hotel number is also incorrect which can be tricky to find if our end up with a taxi driver who speaks no English!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a NO!!!

the hotel is in downtown arusha and quite unsavory but seems safe. if youre coming back from back packing its a luxury but thats about all. there is no air conditioning, not sure if the water for hot water worked. if no other place to stay then stay but would not recommend
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Budget hotel, O.K. for 1 night

Stayed for 1 night on 2 occasions. 1st night; no hot water in our room and very slow service in hotel resaurant. 2nd night; hot water but no sink plug or TV control. If eating at hotel, advise ordering meal well in advance and then stipulating time you wish to be served. If using hotel taxi service allow plenty of time as driver may go absent. Hotel manager was very helpful and attentive.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

McElys Arusha Tanzania

Very tierd after long journey friendly and helpful staff comfortable room and good food in restaurant. Would recommend.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mc-Elly's Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania

I recently spent a night at Mc-Elly's after completing a safari. I was very happy with the hotel, especially for the price. The room was clean, spacious, and had a balcony. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful, and the food in the restaurant was good and reasonably priced. Although the surrounding neighborhood was nothing special, it was less than a 10 minute walk to the central area of Arusha.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mc-Ellys

Zentrale Lage hat uns ueberzeugt und das Abendessen war frisch und gut gekocht.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

McElly's Arusha

A comfortable, friendly hotel which is reasonably priced in a sea of ridiculously priced hotels in Arusha.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mc-Ellys Hotel - Bad behavior of some staff members

Good hotel in central position. But the quartier is not so beautiful. One room cleaning staff had left into our room a dead cockroach (while we had breakfast), because the day before we didn't left her a tip for taking us to our room. Finally, the receptionist called us a taxi (to Arusha airport: 10 minutes drive) and agreed with the taxi driver a fare 4 times higher than the standard fare: not correct behavior!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Busniess place.

If you are in Arusha for Busniess it the place to stay as it is on the Main road in Arusha where all the main busniesses are located so easy to get around. The only problem is that the panels on the baloncy are not as good sound proof as they should be as the Hawhers start to shout from very early in the morning so a bit of distrubuence. Otherwise a clean place to stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified review

8/10 Good

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