River House Lodge

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | Living area
Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room | Living area
Deluxe Double Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
sakina,maziwa rd, Arusha, Arusha Region
  • Cultural Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 4 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

River House Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa connected to the convention center in Arusha
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a nightclub are available at this hotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free shopping center shuttle. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
River House Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
With your stay at River House Lodge , you'll be connected to the convention center and within walking distance of Cultural Heritage Centre. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, deep-tissue massages, or reflexology at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Cultural Heritage Centre and a few minutes from Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
  • Free shopping center shuttle service
River House Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A nightclub, a terrace, and a children's club are also featured at the family-friendly River House Lodge . An area shuttle within 90 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Arusha hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
River House Lodge has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 90 kilometres
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • First-run films
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Meal delivery service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 11 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 cash
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include window guards
River House Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests will receive an access code.
Property Registration Number 102283600
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

Property is also known as

River House Lodge Hotel
River House Lodge Arusha
River House Lodge Hotel Arusha

River House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.8
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Amenities
There was no pool as advertised. There was no safe in the room as advertised I had to pay extra for a room with a window It wasn’t readily accessible via roadside; it’s a bit off the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable property. Friendly staff. The property itself is safe. But it's tucked deep in small alleys.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jean-Pierre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le wifi ne fonctionne vraiment pas bien. Le milieu environnant n’est pas sécuritaire, ni intéressant. Chambre trop petite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024