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Zawadi House

4.5 star property
Travelers can enjoy a relaxing massage or body treatment before dining under the stars at this peaceful retreat near Arusha Golf Course

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Zawadi House offers a tranquil escape with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, spa treatments, and outdoor dining at Chungu Mbili Restaurant. Multilingual staff provide local guidance, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 138000 per vehicle (one-way)

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Zawadi House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zawadi House?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zawadi House on 22 May 2026 start from AU$154, 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 Zawadi House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zawadi House?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Zawadi House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Zawadi House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 138000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zawadi House located?

Situated in the suburbs, this luxury bed & breakfast is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Arusha Golf Course, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Natural History Museum and Arusha Declaration Monument. Arusha National Park is 25.8 mi (41.5 km) away.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone greeted us with smiles and was very pleasant. Shower was excellent, food was delicious and fresh. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clara was absolutely amazing! Professional, friendly, flexible and accommodating! Thank you Clara for being AWESOME!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Fantastic stay!

Wonderful place and fantastic food. We had to find a place to stay before an early AM flight and they were even able to arrange for a 4AM transfer to the airport. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only here for 1 night but it was a great hotel. The staff was amazing and the breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute gem! Quiet, peaceful, surroundings, a short taxi from downtown...with a lovely staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

TING

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

very helpful staff service

The staff were very helpful and accommodating. They let us check out late than usual. They even warm up our food from the outside restaurants to take with us for lunch. They went out of their way to help us. I would not hesitate to book there again if I am in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clara was so helpful and kind. Breakfast was great. We felt safe and well taken care of. Laundry service was affordable and fast. Zawadi House is a great value for the money. The rooms and bathrooms are due for some updates, but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds and common areas at the Zawadi House are absolutely beautiful, So peaceful and green. The rooms are average but definitely comfortable. Additionally the breakfast was great and included a small buffet of starters plus made to order eggs, etc. we enjoyed our 1 night stay here (before our safari) very much m.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Liked: Amenities
Great customer service, but facility is on the older side
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host Joseph is very friendly and helpful. The property is very safe, presentable and quiet. Room is large with good storage, comfy bed & functional ensuite. Breakfast is excellent and service genuine and obliging. To get there you drive down a dirt bumpy road, with many local shops. We didn't go into the neighbourhood as transport came to us. I recommend that you have a guide when venturing off in the area or city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, problems with safe lock, water supply and electricity outages. Very quiet and conveniently located. No place to sit in the garden, no lawn furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Very lovely boutique hotel

My time at Zawadi House Lodge was perfect. It is a very quiet establishment that proved to be a perfect place to recover from my long flights from Melbourne, Australia. The lodge is nestled in a suburb of Arusha and it is a little piece of paradise. The lush garden keeps the place nice and cool and the furnishings are very comfortable. There were tea and coffee making facilities in my room and the shower was high preasure and very hot (which was ideal). Bed was also very comfortable with lots of pillows. Breakfast was made fresh to order and was filling and tasty. I also dined in in the evening and enjoyed a variety of local dishes that were enoyable and of good value. Internet was also good, enabling mebto do some work on Xero. When i wanted to go in to town, staff (the lovely Regina) organised a trustworthy and reliable driver for me. The city centre is exceptionally busy and I was happy to be in a more peaceful and quiet location on the outskirts. The staff were all professional, friendly and exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant accomodation. Enjoyed staff and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable hotel in Arusha

The hotel was very nice with nice rooms and a good atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. Breakfast and diner were good. Definitely a good place to start or rest from your safari.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray

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

Nice hotel for a stay in Arusha

Highlight was the staff, who was really helpful and offered us choice of nice food in the hotel. The hote was clean and offered airport transfer. Nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

TING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff were very accommodating especially Clara and Regina. They went out of their way to store our leftovers from outside restaurant in their refrigerator and warm up our for next day lunch. They stored our extra luggage for a whole week while we traveled to other cities. We can not say thanks enough to them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karlskrona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel for overnight stay before safari

Stayed here 2 nights, one before and one after a safari. The room was clean and the service was ok, however the price of the dinner varied a lot from one evening to another.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zawadi house has a beautiful garden and clean facility. The staff are friendly and amenable. Laundry service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My Stay at Zawadi House was great. Great food, friendly staff, and in a quiet area surrounded by nature. My hosts took great care of me and catered to my personal needs whenever i asked, and even offered at times when i didn't ask. I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Arusha.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

First night before start of safari, very good stay

Our first night in Tanzania before the start of our safari. The hotel is set back from the main road but very pretty property with excellent service. Would def recommend for people coming through Arusha.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Walker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zawadi House provides a welcome and well designed respite in Arusha. The staff provided excellent service and could not be more helpful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Veer

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel employees were very warm and welcoming. Room was ok. Food was good. Internet service is very poor.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

OUTSTANDING

My wife and I had a great stay at the Zawadi house. We were met at the reception by Yvonne, Nicholas, and Afti. We felt welcomed instantly. They did everything they could to make her stay comfortable and succeeded at every turn. I highly recommend this hotel and it's staff. If I get back to Arusha I will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sfg

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

Big Smiles

It is a great place for a good night sleep before starting the safari. Very friendly staff! I forgot my reading glasses and they were delivered to me by the ever so friendly Emanual to my next connecting flight at Arusha airport. I liked my experience.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarbest

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a four star hotel

It was too overpriced for the room we got and for it’s 4-star renown. It needs renovation, specially the bath. Otherwise it has warm water, ok wi-fi. The staff are helpful to arrange a taxi.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022