Name: The Researchers Rest
Address: A104, Arusha, Tanzania, A104, Tanzania
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $69 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Bed and Breakfast The Researchers Rest

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The home is beautiful and quiet. Eddie is a fabulous cook. Everything was perfect. Best food i’ve Had during my 2 months in Africa. Can’t wait to go back.

Karla

United States of America

This BnB is just like a home and decorated with so many interesting art pieces and plenty of books. The house is surrounded by a lush garden away from the busy streets of Arusha. We had a quiet night and good night's rest after our safari. The staff take great care and good thing we booked the dinner. It was delicious and all homemade. We hope to come again!

Annick

Germany

Thanks for all the assistance and care! The staff and the owners were always amazing. It was an incredible holiday! Asante sana!

Alezzandra

United Kingdom

The Researchers Rest is a quaint gem tucked away from the business of Arusha. It’s quiet, serene and comfortable. I also had dinner on site which was probably one of the best meals of my trip. Not to mention the staff was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to help me sort out some logistics. I would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling to Arusha.

Lily

United States of America

The room was cute and the house itself is cozy. All the staff were friendly, especially Joseph and Eddie. I arrived 30 min after dinner had already started, and Eddie brought out fresh food for me. The other guests were diverse and we had great conversation throughout the meal. I think the price for dinner was more than reasonable, and it was delicious. 3 courses and home cooked. :) I stayed here for a night before and a night after my safari. I would definitely stay again.

Kmm

United States of America

It is a quiet place with an amazing garden. The staff is very helpful and considerate.

Cristina

Spain

Clean room, beautiful interior, and facility, kind staff

Chang-ho

United States of America

The variety and type of guests at the rest house were very interesting and fun.

Jose

United States of America

The place has a homey atmosphere. There were only 3 guests during my first night stay and we bonded together like family. We had great conversation especially since one is a scientist from the National Science Foundation so he shared us some insights about what's going on on the national parks. Back to the place- it's quiet- no disturbance from traffic. The place is well maintained.

Sony

United States of America

I stayed here twice. It was so good I had to come back. Staff was the most friendly I've met and very helpful, rooms were comfortable, dinner was delicious, and between the huge library and the luxurious sitting room I didn't see any reason to leave. I give this place my highest recommendation.

Gregory

United States of America

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9.9

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What guests loved the most:
“The home is beautiful and quiet. Eddie is a fabulous cook. Everything was perfect. Best food i’ve Had during my 2 months in Africa. Can’t wait to go back.”

Karla United States of America
“This BnB is just like a home and decorated with so many interesting art pieces and plenty of books. The house is surrounded by a lush garden away from the busy streets of Arusha.”

Annick Germany
“Thanks for all the assistance and care! The staff and the owners were always amazing. It was an incredible holiday! Asante sana!”

Alezzandra United Kingdom
“The Researchers Rest is a quaint gem tucked away from the business of Arusha. It’s quiet, serene and comfortable. I also had dinner on site which was probably one of the best meals of my trip.”

Lily United States of America
“The room was cute and the house itself is cozy. All the staff were friendly, especially Joseph and Eddie. I arrived 30 min after dinner had already started, and Eddie brought out fresh food for me.”

Kmm United States of America
“It is a quiet place with an amazing garden. The staff is very helpful and considerate.”

Cristina Spain
“Clean room, beautiful interior, and facility, kind staff”

Chang-ho United States of America
“The variety and type of guests at the rest house were very interesting and fun.”

Jose United States of America
“The place has a homey atmosphere. There were only 3 guests during my first night stay and we bonded together like family.”

Sony United States of America
“I stayed here twice. It was so good I had to come back. Staff was the most friendly I've met and very helpful, rooms were comfortable, dinner was delicious, and between the huge library and the...”

Gregory United States of America

With Sakina supermarket reachable in a 16-minute walk, The Researchers Rest provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a bar and a shared lounge. Free WiFi is featured.

There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

The bed and breakfast offers a continental or American breakfast.

The Researchers Rest has a playground, a grill and a sun terrace.

Uhuru monument is 2.5 miles from the accommodation, while Arusha Central Market is 2.9 miles away.

This property is also rated for the best value in Arusha! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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Continental, Vegetarian, American

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Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Sakina supermarket
0.6 miles
Uhuru monument
1.6 miles
Arusha Central Market
1.7 miles
Old German Boma
2.1 miles
Sables Square Shopping Village Arusha
4.2 miles
Njiro Complex
4.4 miles
Mount Meru
10.1 miles
Meserani Snake Park
13.5 miles
Ngurdoto Crater
18.2 miles
Lake Momella
18.7 miles

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Sakina Supermarket Supermarket
0.8 miles

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Arusha Airport
2.7 miles
Kilimanjaro Airport
28.3 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“The staff were lovely and the rooms were homey. The food, cooked by Eddie and Joseph was perfect and delicious. Our kids loved the dogs George and Lottie and th...”

Celia

Australia

“Location off the Besten path and great company, bit more of a local feel with good amenities, food was great! ”

Thyren

Canada

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Food: African, American, Indian, International

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1:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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Until 1:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 2 years are charged USD 5 per night in a crib.

All children under 12 years are charged USD 20 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The Researchers Rest accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Fine Print

Please inform The Researchers Rest 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

“This BnB is just like a home and decorated with so many interesting art pieces and plenty of books. The house is surrounded by a lush garden away from the busy streets of Arusha. We had a quiet night and good night's rest after our safari. The staff take great care and good thing we booked the dinner. It was delicious and all homemade. We hope to come again!”

“The Researchers Rest is a quaint gem tucked away from the business of Arusha. It’s quiet, serene and comfortable. I also had dinner on site which was probably one of the best meals of my trip. Not to mention the staff was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to help me sort out some logistics. I would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling to Arusha. ”

“The room was cute and the house itself is cozy. All the staff were friendly, especially Joseph and Eddie. I arrived 30 min after dinner had already started, and Eddie brought out fresh food for me. The other guests were diverse and we had great conversation throughout the meal. I think the price for dinner was more than reasonable, and it was delicious. 3 courses and home cooked. :) I stayed here for a night before and a night after my safari. I would definitely stay again.”

“The place has a homey atmosphere. There were only 3 guests during my first night stay and we bonded together like family. We had great conversation especially since one is a scientist from the National Science Foundation so he shared us some insights about what's going on on the national parks. Back to the place- it's quiet- no disturbance from traffic. The place is well maintained.”

“I stayed here twice. It was so good I had to come back. Staff was the most friendly I've met and very helpful, rooms were comfortable, dinner was delicious, and between the huge library and the luxurious sitting room I didn't see any reason to leave. I give this place my highest recommendation.”

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Reviewed: June 13, 2019

Karla
United States of America
8.8

“What a gem of a find”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s difficult to find and the roads getting there are bad.
The home is beautiful and quiet. Eddie is a fabulous cook. Everything was perfect. Best food i’ve Had during my 2 months in Africa. Can’t wait to go back.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Andy
Tanzania
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit hard to find
Amazing food. Lovely house and Gardens. Room was perfect.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 30, 2019

John
Tanzania

2 helpful votes
8.8

“Secluded hideaway, very cozy with excellent service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The location is a bit hard to reach, especially when arriving at night through the unlit and very rough back lanes.
Very warm welcome and friendly service. Excellent food, both for dinner and breakfast. The sitting room with view across the secluded garden is very cozy. Room is comfortable.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Kinga
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hot dinner waiting for us despite really late arrival.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Jason
United States of America
9.2

“Quiet and out of the way. Full of character and charm, fantastic for the money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were a little small and stuffy, and the bathrooms are standard. The dinning room and living spaces have character and appeal that blow away anything else I could expect for this price point.
Food here was beyond expectation- especially for the cost, the 3 course dinner ($12) and the eggs made to order for breakfast (complimentary) were awesome. The Researcher's Rest is quiet, contemplative and beautiful.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Andy
Tanzania
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Exceptional cooking and cleanliness. Beautiful gardens. Lovely rooms. Eddie us an amazing cook.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 8, 2019

Mariana
Brazil

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really friendly staff, very comfortable house... best dinner we had in our whole African trip

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 4, 2019

Annick
Germany
9.6

“Home away from home, such a treat”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This BnB is just like a home and decorated with so many interesting art pieces and plenty of books. The house is surrounded by a lush garden away from the busy streets of Arusha. We had a quiet night and good night's rest after our safari. The staff take great care and good thing we booked the dinner. It was delicious and all homemade. We hope to come again!

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 27, 2019

Dimitra
Greece

1 helpful vote
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We ordered 2 simple toasts (ham and cheese) and they charged us 12 US dollars!! We found it unreasonably overpriced! The location is good only if you don't mind staying outside of the city. City centre is far away and the hotel is not easy to find. You have to drive a long distance in a dust road.
We booked a double bed room with bathroom inside. It was a basic standard room, medium in size. The hotel was surrounded by a very nice garden and when you wake up in the morning you can hear the sound of exotic birds! There was also a nice living room and wi fi access everywhere. The location is good only if you want something quiet, outside of the city. Good breakfast, polite staff and clean enough.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: February 11, 2019

Anonymous
Canada
9.2

“A perfect start to a safari vacation. A great place to recover from a long flight.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The double bed felt small.
The staff was exceptional, the food was very high quality and delicious, and we felt welcome and very comfortable.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 23, 2019

James
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
8.3

“Classy establishment”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Researchers Rest was basically a family home so if there are interesting fellow guests you can have a very pleasant and relaxed time enjoying their company over breakfast and dinner, unfortunately I was the only guest most of the time which was a bit dull. The location is poor - no nearby ameneties such as restaurants, coffee shops, bars, supermarkets. The nearby roads are unnamed dirt tracks so finding the place is problematic, particularly as there are no signs for the Researchers Rest.
Fabulous home and garden. Comfortable, cool, tasteful with lots of homely touches. The staff were excellent- courteous, well-presented, helpful and professional. The food was good, particularly the breakfasts (fresh mango and watermelon, granola, toast, eggs, avocado and proper coffee).

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Kirill
Russia

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Perfect stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing. Everything was great.
Very friendly stuff. Delicious breakfasts and dinners. Nice design and vibe.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 12, 2019

Ruxandra
Norway
9.6

“The best place to stay in Arusha. Strongly recommended!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Amazing place, both the house and the people working there. Exceptional service, fantastic food, great value for the money. We accidentally booked for two nights instead of one, but it was such a great mistake. We couldn't been happier for being there.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 20, 2018

Jindriska
Czech Republic

33 helpful votes
9.5

“Nice and comfortable place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location is not so great . There is very bumpy road to get there.
We were picked up at the airport Kilimanjaro as was discussed in advance with no problem . Comunication with the property was excelente. We got very tasty breakfast . All staff was very friendly. Spacious room with comfortable bed. We liked to stay there . It is very safe place to stay .

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Alezzandra
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
Thanks for all the assistance and care! The staff and the owners were always amazing. It was an incredible holiday! Asante sana!

Stayed in December 2018

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room features a sofa. Room Facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Washing machine • Private Bathroom • Bathtub or shower • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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