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Starehe Villa

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a corner/local shop are just a few of the amenities provided at Starehe Villa. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range, a golf clubhouse and a golf pro shop, at this hostel. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb

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Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Exclusive Villa

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 Queen Beds, 6 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • City view

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Arusha, Starehe Villa is in the city centre and next to a golf course. Natural History Museum and Meserani Snake Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Njiro Complex and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts. 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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Map
Tanesco road 8, Arusha, Arusha Region, 23019

What's nearby

  • Njiro Complex
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • East & Southern African Management Institute
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Cultural Heritage Centre
    13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • George's Tavern
    7 min drive
  • Karibu Uzunguni City Park
    7 min drive
  • The Pillars
    9 min walk
  • Kilimanjaro Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Njiro Cinema
    17 min walk

About this property

Starehe Villa

Family-friendly hostel next to a golf course, remodelled in 2023
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a corner/local shop and a free daily manager's reception at Starehe Villa. Get out on the links at this hostel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, a golf clubhouse and a golf pro shop. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. In addition to a terrace and designer shops on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), ATM/banking services and secured bike storage
  • A nature reserve, a gift shop and charcoal grills
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as first-run films and pillow menus.
Other amenities include:
  • Children's books and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and soap
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 3; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf driving range
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • TV in common areas
  • Vineyard

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • First-run films
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 3

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include window guards
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

Property is also known as

Mahali Muzuri Home
Starehe Villa Arusha
Mahali Muzuri Arusha
Starehe Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Starehe Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is Starehe Villa pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Starehe Villa?

As of 21 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starehe Villa on 31 Jan 2026 start from AU$91.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Starehe Villa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starehe Villa?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Starehe Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Starehe Villa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Starehe Villa located?

This family-friendly Arusha hostel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Njiro Complex and East & Southern African Management Institute. Natural History Museum and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

8.8

Excellent