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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Mambo Arusha Hostel in Arusha offers family rooms with private bathrooms, ground-floor units, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, wardrobe, and free on-site parking.
Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the garden, and unwind at the bar. The hostel features an outdoor fireplace, games room, and picnic area.
Dining Options: The hostel provides a coffee shop, barbecue facilities, and a child-friendly buffet. Additional amenities include streaming services, a lounge, and a nightclub.
Location and Attractions: Located 8.7 mi from Arusha Airport, the hostel is near Old German Boma (4.3 mi), Uhuru Monument (5 mi), and Arusha International Conference Center (3.7 mi). Activities include pub crawls, film nights, and cycling.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
8.2
High score for Arusha
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Guests who stayed here loved
M
Martin
Czech Republic
“Friendly staff
Good food
Nicely done..interior+exterior”
Eunice
Kenya
“The place is very homely, clean and the staff are very welcoming.
Breakfast was delicious and fulfilling.
The decor inside and outside has a very beautiful touch.”
J
Jamila
Azerbaijan
“We stayed in that hostel 1 night. Very nice for short term stay. Extremely good for the price we paid. Nice staff, positive and helpful. We were offered to change our room with one double bed (i travelled with my sister) to a bigger room with...”
Max
Netherlands
“Very very nice place to stay. Little bit out of town but with bolt or one of the bodas you’ll be fine. They have a good tour operator with fair prices. They wil help you with everything especially Nam she’s the best. She helped me so much with...”
Purity
Kenya
“Nam the host was so amazing . She made us good food and was absolutely lovely. The facilities were very clean and the rooms were cozy . There were card games and there was an opportunity to meet other travellers. I would absolutely come back here....”
Anderson
United States
“We stayed at Mambo Arusha hostel for two nights before starting our Mount Kilimanjaro trek. The hostel had everything we could need! We enjoyed a delicious breakfast both mornings and loved the dinner that was made fresh for us as well. Our host...”
Inese
United Kingdom
“very cute design, lovely people, good breakfast, comfy bed. overall very good value for money”
J
Johanna
Germany
“Everything was nice and clean, breakfast was super delicious, they even made a little breakfast for me when I had to leave before breakfast time. The host was very kind!”
Misja
Belgium
“The garden and the quiet surroundings away from the city and Jonsnow the big dog :)”
G
Giuliano
Switzerland
“The woman who hosted us was very friendly. We arrived a bit late, and the next day we had to leave earlier than breakfast started because our safari itinerary was changed on short notice, but she boiled some eggs late at night to put on the table...”
Area info
House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Mambo Arusha Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Mambo Arusha Hostel
Guests staying at Mambo Arusha Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10).
Breakfast option(s) include:
Continental
Check-in at Mambo Arusha Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
The prices at Mambo Arusha Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Mambo Arusha Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
Cycling
Hiking
Game room
Fishing
Canoeing
Golf course (within 2 miles)
Evening entertainment
Horseback riding
Bar crawls
Cooking class
Walking tours
Bicycle rental
Movie nights
Happy hour
Bike tours
Nightclub/DJ
Live sports events (broadcast)
Themed dinners
Tour or class about local culture
Mambo Arusha Hostel is 3.4 mi from the center of Arusha.
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Czech Republic“Friendly staff Good food Nicely done..interior+exterior”
Kenya“The place is very homely, clean and the staff are very welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and fulfilling. The decor inside and outside has a very beautiful touch.”
Azerbaijan“We stayed in that hostel 1 night. Very nice for short term stay. Extremely good for the price we paid. Nice staff, positive and helpful. We were offered to change our room with one double bed (i travelled with my sister) to a bigger room with...”
Max
Netherlands“Very very nice place to stay. Little bit out of town but with bolt or one of the bodas you’ll be fine. They have a good tour operator with fair prices. They wil help you with everything especially Nam she’s the best. She helped me so much with...”
United States“We stayed at Mambo Arusha hostel for two nights before starting our Mount Kilimanjaro trek. The hostel had everything we could need! We enjoyed a delicious breakfast both mornings and loved the dinner that was made fresh for us as well. Our host...”
United Kingdom“very cute design, lovely people, good breakfast, comfy bed. overall very good value for money”
Germany“Everything was nice and clean, breakfast was super delicious, they even made a little breakfast for me when I had to leave before breakfast time. The host was very kind!”
Belgium“The garden and the quiet surroundings away from the city and Jonsnow the big dog :)”
Switzerland“The woman who hosted us was very friendly. We arrived a bit late, and the next day we had to leave earlier than breakfast started because our safari itinerary was changed on short notice, but she boiled some eggs late at night to put on the table...”
