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Shamba Hostel

2.0 star property

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Restaurant
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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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2325 Arusha, Maji ya Chai, Arusha, Arusha Region, 255
  • Place, Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Duluti
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Ngurdoto Crater
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Shamba Hostel

A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Change of towels is available on request.
Shamba Hostel offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. This Arusha hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and children's slippers. 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.
During your stay at Shamba Hostel, you'll be close to Ngurdoto Crater. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes basketball
  • 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Ngurdoto Crater
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Shamba Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Arusha hostel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hostel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

The property charges 1.8 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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 vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Laundry fee: USD 3 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Shamba Hostel 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. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

Shamba Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jean, Newark

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Some of the descriptions they state on the website is untrue, and i wish they can be more honest to themselves and to the customers .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025