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The Equator Hotel

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

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The Equator Hotel, in a lively spot, offers a breakfast buffet, terrace relaxation, and garden strolls. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning, and an on-site restaurant serving all day. Guests love the barbecue facilities and helpful concierge staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Boma Road, Arusha, 3002

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪George's Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hot Plate - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Equator Hotel

Property highlights
At The Equator Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, 1 meeting room, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Equator Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 center
  • 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 elevator (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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 The Equator Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Equator Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Equator Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Equator Hotel located?

Situated in Arusha, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Arusha Clock Tower. Arusha International Conference Centre and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 10 minutes.

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