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Lodge in Arusha with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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May 2025

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June 2025

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View | Free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Laundry
Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Art supplies

Mountain view
25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Art supplies

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

20 living rooms

Daily housekeeping

Art supplies

5 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Pool
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Parking included
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About the neighborhood

Usa River, Arusha, Arusha Region, 337

What's nearby

Ngurdoto Crater - 16 min drive - 5.1 miles
Lake Duluti - 23 min drive - 11.5 miles
Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 26 min drive - 7.8 miles
Arusha Clock Tower - 32 min drive - 18.4 miles
Arusha National Park - 33 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rotterdam Garden - ‬9 min drive
‪Njeree's Bistro - ‬12 min drive
‪Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge Coffee Place - ‬7 min drive
‪Tanz-Hands - ‬11 min drive
‪Mamo Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rafiki Retreat

Lodge near the bay

Free full breakfast, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Rafiki Retreat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Concierge services, barbecue grills, and a nature reserve
Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance

Room features

All guestrooms at Rafiki Retreat have amenities such as free WiFi.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Balconies or patios, art supplies, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Couples/private dining

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Art supplies
Children's games
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
In a nature reserve
Outdoor entertainment area
Picnic area

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
Stair-free path to entrance

More

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rafiki Retreat Lodge

Rafiki Retreat Arusha

Rafiki Retreat Lodge Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Does Rafiki Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rafiki Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rafiki Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rafiki Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Rafiki Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rafiki Retreat located?

Situated in Arusha, this lodge is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Ngurdoto Crater and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and Lake Duluti. Arusha National Park is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) away.

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