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The Researchers Rest

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9.1
Awesome
99 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Location

    7.3

  • Total

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

This place is quaint and very relaxing. The property is gorgeous with an amazing garden, however the true treasure there is Eddie. Eddie manages the property and is the cook. He is kind and he took me around Arusha and fed me delicious food. This place is ideal for those who are looking to rest and disconnect. I would go back to it without a doubt.

Diego Mexico

Lovely oasis lovely place! Staff..all of them are wonderful and so kind! I feel very safe and well taken care of! Very quiet place to rest after a climb/safari or just to unwind before flying out... It feels like home!!! Love the pups too..

Sophia United States of America

Great and personal service very homely atmosphere felt like staying with family or friends very helpful and informative

Noel United States of America

The care-taker, Eddie is the best kept secret in town. He is just the nicest human being - well organized and makes the best meals ever. We stayed for a very brief period but had a lovely and memorable experience

Vidya United Arab Emirates

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

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9.8
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  • “This place is quaint and very relaxing. The property is gorgeous with an amazing garden, however the true treasure there is Eddie. Eddie manages the property and is the cook.”
    Diego Diego Mexico Mexico
  • “Lovely oasis lovely place! Staff..all of them are wonderful and so kind! I feel very safe and well taken care of!”
    Sophia Sophia United States of America United States of America
  • “Great and personal service very homely atmosphere felt like staying with family or friends very helpful and informative”
    Noel Noel United States of America United States of America
  • “The care-taker, Eddie is the best kept secret in town. He is just the nicest human being - well organized and makes the best meals ever.”
    Vidya Vidya United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “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 Karla United States of America 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 Annick Germany Germany
  • “Thanks for all the assistance and care! The staff and the owners were always amazing. It was an incredible holiday! Asante sana!”
    Alezzandra Alezzandra United Kingdom 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 Lily United States of America 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 Kmm United States of America United States of America
  • “It is a quiet place with an amazing garden. The staff is very helpful and considerate.”
    Cristina Cristina Spain Spain

One of our best sellers in Arusha! With Sakina supermarket reachable in 0.8 mi, The Researchers Rest offers accommodations, a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and a garden. The bed and breakfast features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

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

The Researchers Rest offers a continental or American breakfast.

The accommodations features a children's playground, a barbecue and a sun terrace.

Uhuru monument is 2.5 mi from The Researchers Rest, while Arusha Central Market is 3.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Arusha, 2.5 mi from the bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

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9.1
Awesome
99 reviews
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  • Diego Mexico

    “This place is quaint and very relaxing. The property is gorgeous with an amazing garden, however the true treasure there is Eddie. Eddie manages the property and is the cook. He is kind and he took me around Arusha and fed me delicious food. This place is ideal for those who are looking to rest and disconnect. I would go back to it without a doubt.” Read more

  • Sophia United States of America

    “Lovely oasis lovely place! Staff..all of them are wonderful and so kind! I feel very safe and well taken care of! Very quiet place to rest after a climb/safari or just to unwind before flying out... It feels like home!!! Love the pups too..”

  • Noel United States of America

    “Great and personal service very homely atmosphere felt like staying with family or friends very helpful and informative ”

  • Vidya United Arab Emirates

    “The care-taker, Eddie is the best kept secret in town. He is just the nicest human being - well organized and makes the best meals ever. We stayed for a very brief period but had a lovely and memorable experience ”

  • Karla United States of America

    “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.”

  • Annick Germany

    “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!” Read more

  • Alezzandra United Kingdom

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

  • Lily United States of America

    “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. ” Read more

  • Kmm 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.” Read more

  • Cristina Spain

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

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  • Good Morning, Please can you tell me how much to collect 2 passengers from Arusha Airport. Many thanks, Alisha

    We charge $20 for the transfer between the Researchers Rest and Arusha Airport. This is for the vehicle which is a Noah Van and can comfortable seat 4 passengers with baggage.


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Host Info

Host Review Score 9.8

The Researchers Rest was built in 1991 to house the various researchers when they would come in from the Bush. At the time we were surrounded by a beautiful coffee farm, but over the years the city has grown around the property, which still maintains a beautifully garden with a handful of coffee trees. The five bedroom property has three en-suite rooms and two rooms that have private (but not en-suite) facilities. The sitting room provides an extensive library and the walls are decorated with photographs taken by the many world renowned photographers and researchers that stay at the Researchers Rest. But one can’t argue that the most memorable aspect of a stay is the incredible fresh dishes prepared by Eddie, with vegetables from our organic garden.

Eddie, Helen, Joseph, Ali and the rest of the team are not just employees at the Researchers Rest, they are owners of the business, sharing the responsibility of the decision making, management, and profits of the business through an innovative business model based on the social enterprise concept, empowering the local community. The team takes great pleasure in ensuring that you have a wonderful stay.

The Researchers Rest is located in a safe residential area know as Kiranyi where we enjoy a quiet and relaxing environment away from the hustle and bustle of the busy urban area of Arusha, which has a population of about one million people. The rural environment around us allows you to get a glimpse of the relaxed Tanzanian way of life, but still be within good proximity to town as we are only 4.2 km (2.6 miles) from the central market and city centre. It is a nice walk to the city, but can be a bit long on a hot day. However, a shuttle to town is easily organised at any time. As the government has had various plans over the past 20 years to tarmac the 1.1 Km of the dirt road which takes you to the neighbourhood, it means they have largely abandoned maintaining the road. We work closely with community leaders to maintain the road in good condition. While many first time visitors find the road intimidating, overall the road is at the same standard of most roads in Arusha and Tanzania, and is driven daily by hundreds of normal cars without any 4x4. This is the real Africa and the Authentic Spirit of Tanzania.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French, Swahili

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What's nearby
  • 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
    4.3 miles
  • Njiro Complex
    4.4 miles
  • Mount Meru
    10.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Arusha Airport
    2.7 miles
  • Kilimanjaro International Airport
    28.3 miles
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Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Secure parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Books, DVDs & music for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Swahili

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed by request
$20 per child, per night

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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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.

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  • The prices at The Researchers Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Researchers Rest has 1 restaurant:

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  • Guests staying at The Researchers Rest can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • American

  • Room options at The Researchers Rest include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Researchers Rest (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Researchers Rest by:

    • Taxi 1h
    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 1h

  • Check-in at The Researchers Rest is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

  • The Researchers Rest offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
    • Library
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The Researchers Rest is 1.7 miles from the center of Arusha.

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