Swahili House & Art
Erelai
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15 nights, 2 adults
USD$204
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
USD$204
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Friendly and patient host”
“We stayed for three days and were asked to pay in advance, but the services prom…”
“We arrived late and had to leave very early in the morning, but the staff didn’t…”
“the lady there was lovely and breakfast was nice”
“The room was beautiful”
“Lobby, size of room”
“He also helped us arrange transportation to the bus station”
“calm location and superb host”
“Yeah the hostel was very good and clean and I loved it”
“Room is ok for the price, clean and Abuh is very friendly”
“Value for money”
Overview
Located in Arusha, 5.1 km from Uhuru monument, Swahili House & Art provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is set 6.3 km from Old German Boma, 11 km from Njiro Complex and 27 km from Meserani Snake Park. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. At Swahili House & Art each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation. Arusha International Conference Centre - AICC is 5.8 km from Swahili House & Art, while Ngurdoto Crater is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Arusha Airport, 8 km from the hostel.
Traveller reviews
Raedi
extended_group
June 1, 2026
Friendly and patient host. Value for money
Official
couple
April 4, 2026
I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. We stayed for three days and were asked to pay in advance, but the services promised were not provided. The booking clearly mentioned free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast, but there was no proper internet available during our stay. We had to spend two days without internet, which caused a lot of inconvenience and frustration. When we raised this issue, the owner responded unprofessionally, saying, “What do you expect for $6?” This attitude was unacceptable, especially since the hotel failed to deliver what was advertised. Overall, the lack of basic facilities, poor communication, and unprofessional behavior made our stay very stressful. I would not recommend this place to others.
F
family_with_children
November 30, 2025
Safety
albertho
solo_traveller
August 5, 2025
Services were superb.
Laura
extended_group
March 25, 2025
“Short but nice stay”
The room was beautiful! We had some difficultys finding the house, as the address on google maps was apparently not quite right, but after calling the staff, he helped us find it. We arrived late and had to leave very early in the morning, but the staff didn’t mind and even provided some breakfast for us. He also helped us arrange transportation to the bus station.
Lucy Best
solo_traveller
February 15, 2025
“won’t be back despite low price”
the lady there was lovely and breakfast was nice
Kanish
solo_traveller
December 22, 2024
Yeah the hostel was very good and clean and I loved it
Hayley
solo_traveller
December 14, 2024
“Google maps location is wrong and dangerously faulty shower heads”
The man running it that day was prompt at responding, although didn’t speak much English.
Francesco
extended_group
October 15, 2024
Very welcoming receptionist, very cheap and quite accomodation. We had to leave early and he made us breakfast at 6.30am. super!
Matt
solo_traveller
September 6, 2024
Room is ok for the price, clean and Abuh is very friendly.
Philomena
couple
February 14, 2024
“Friendly relaxing safe”
The staff went over and above to make sure we had everything we needed.
Mohammed Adil
family_with_children
October 18, 2023
“Worth the money for its value”
the surrounding by nature
Aila
couple
August 21, 2023
“Super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis!”
The staff was really nice and we got a good breakfast.
vedula
couple
August 3, 2023
Waste of money
Mick Tiago
solo_traveller
December 21, 2022
“Just a pleasure to spend time with the host and the kids of the area. Plus, I highly recommend the safari options channe”
calm location and superb host!!!
Marion
solo_traveller
October 27, 2022
“Do not recommend”
Lobby, size of room
Maria João
solo_traveller
October 18, 2022
“Nice place for short stays”
Very welcoming. The service is very good and the ambience is very relaxed.
Luisa
solo_traveller
August 29, 2022
“don’t stay there, the owner is not a good person”
the staff (Jerome), super nice!
Borgmann
extended_group
August 10, 2022
The hostel is very cozy and has a nice fire spot and chilling area outside. The stuff was very friendly and helpful. It was a bit difficult to find the way, because it is a bit outside the city, but therefore also a cool spot outside the noise and rush of the city.
Lucy
solo_traveller
June 30, 2022
“won’t be back despite low price”
the lady there was lovely and breakfast was nice
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Bar, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking garage
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Shuttle service, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Tour desk, Luggage storage, Car hire
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off, Public transport tickets
Family Room with Shower
This family room has a private bathroom, an inner courtyard view and wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Double or Twin Room
This twin/double room has a shared bathroom, an inner courtyard view and wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Triple Room
This triple room has a shared bathroom, an inner courtyard view and wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
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