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Kia Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Arusha with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Kia Lodge offers a calm escape just a short drive from the airport. Guests enjoy a complimentary full breakfast, spa treatments on the quiet terrace, and a refreshing outdoor pool. The library provides a quiet corner, and WiFi is available in public areas to stay connected.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Rollaway/extra beds
Day bed
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
11279 Mount Meru Rd, Arusha, Arusha Region

What's nearby

  • Kikuletwa Hotsprings - 42 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 45 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Lake Duluti - 51 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 60 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 61 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jambo Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fffg - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Garden - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mt Kilimanjaro View Point - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Junction Stop Over Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Kia Lodge

Lodge near the airport
At Kia Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and a gift shop
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free bottled water and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, rollaway/extra beds and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

Kia Arusha
Kia Lodge
Kia Lodge Arusha
Kia Hotel Moshi
Kia Lodge Lodge
Kia Lodge Arusha
Kia Lodge Lodge Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Does Kia Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kia Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kia Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kia Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at Kia Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Kia Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Kia Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Kikuletwa Hotsprings and within 25 miles (40 km) of Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and Ngurdoto Crater. Kilimanjaro National Park and Moshi Golf Club are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Reviews

Kia Lodge Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Parag

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was not working in the room due to some problem. Had to go to the bar to connect to wifi which was spotty. Very old furnishings, poor bathroom facilities and non-smoking staff except Teresia (so?). The hotel manager was unapologetic about the wifi issue and did not offer any other amenities to compensate. Very poor standard for a hotel that charges almost $200 USD per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is great and is essentially in the airport. Beautiful view of Kili from the pool. Pretty, tropical looking grounds. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. The staff was very accommodating. Being close to the airport was key to decision to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Vidir

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

Nice, good location next to the airport

Nice start of the journey, next to the airport, staff was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful! The property was just what a rustic African lodge should be! I was there during dry season and I am sure the property is beautiful and green during and after rains! So convenient to the airport! Just a fun, friendly place! Food was very good also!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient - it’s physically inside the airport gates. Check out was at 10:00. If your flight is in the evening they have you check out and store your bags at reception; you can remain on the grounds by the pool or in the restaurant or bar while waiting. The gift shop is great if you’ve not been able to find a souvenir for someone before departing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J'avais choisi cet hotel pour la proximité de l'aéroport, j'ai réservé le transfert et le chauffeur était bien present à mon arrivée à 2h du matin. Je suis donc satisfait. Pour le reste, l'hotel est vieillot, dommage mais il manque d'entretien, chambre et jardin. Piscine très agréable et belle vue sur le K. Personnel sympa.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Caprice

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way over priced.. Food was awlful.. Toilet didnt work. Staff VERY eager to assist and were friendly BUT communication was a struggle and their hygiene could of been better.. Strong BODY ODOR. I am very disappointed..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic no frills - no TV, no amenities. Air conditioning and fan were good and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comme je devais prendre un vol très tôt le matin, c'était la meilleure option pour moi. Hôtel sympa et à moins de 5 minutes de l'aéroport du Kilimanjaro. Ma chambre était spacieuse, confortable et bien aménagée. La nourriture était bonne et Elizabeth était vraiment agréable. Comme je partais avant l'ouverture du restaurant, j'avais demandé à avoir une boite petit dej, mais le responsable a ouvert le restaurant 1/2 heure plus tôt, afin que je puisse manger tranquillement. C'était parfait :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Wish we had stayed longer. Very clean, smells good, excellent service, amazing atmosphere, free shuttle to/from airport. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathi

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

Great airport lodge!!

We loved Kia Lodge! It is not your average airport hotel - the grounds are beautiful and the rooms are really nice. The staff was super friendly and the food was good. Only issue was that there was no wifi in the rooms. Other than that our stay was great. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great quiet location

Very easy checkin and beautiful property. There was no way to contact the hotel to organize for the free shuttle. It is a 5min drive. None of the posted numbers work and there are no email addresses. It would be nice for the hotel to offer free shuttles if hotels.com is going to post that service on the booking site. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was not swimmable. My friend had her room moved three times and then people in her final room for two hours until near midnight trying to fix her air conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Antje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As always just a stop over to catch the early morning flight to Nairobi. Had a meal here for the first time - was good but should use some more of the freshness (eg fruit) Tanzania has to offer. And not everybody wants to eat a 3 course meal. And please, please -> what about fresh coffee. Tanzania has excellent coffee (farms). Anyway, the rooms are spacious and clean, the staff very friendly .... we‘ll come again. And to hotels.com : never make us feel the place is almost booked. It was deserted ....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

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

Kia is a great choice!

Short but great. We were well taken care of!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views of Kilimanjaro in the morning and evening. Quiet and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Good airport stop

Very convenient location - located right at the airport. Great service and free transfer to the hotel at all times. The grounds are nice but rooms are a little tired. The restaurant is OK but is very overpriced. All staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful African decor, tropical setting and outdoor bar. Delightful helpful staff especially Kanu in the bar/restaurant area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Esperanza

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

KIA Lodge Review

The check in was very quick. The rooms were comfortable, beds good, excellent A/C. Good shower, plenty of hot water. The cottages are in the middle of a wooded area - that was great. Good view of Mt.Kilamanjaro if you see it right around sun up. The food was good. Free ride to JRO airport which is not even a mile away. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

FW, Edmonton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed overnight. Didn't have any meals, just got off aircraft late and left first thing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and sanctuary!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free shuttle to the airport makes it the perfect place to stay after or before your flight!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was an OK hotel, but it needs upgrading to bring it up to the standards of what it appears to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019