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River House Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa connected to the convention center in Arusha

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Deluxe Single Room | Private kitchen | Eco-friendly cleaning products, reusable coffee/tea filters
Reception
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Deluxe Single Room | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu
Nestled near the convention center, River House Lodge is a family-friendly haven. Enjoy a continental breakfast, unwind at the spa with deep-tissue massages and body scrubs, or take in breathtaking views from the terrace. With high-speed WiFi and an outdoor pool nearby nature reserve - you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 133
SAR 158 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 4 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
sakina,maziwa rd, Arusha, Arusha Region

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 5 min drive
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 6 min drive
  • Njiro Complex - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Africafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kahawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

River House Lodge

Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention center
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a nightclub, and a free daily manager's reception at River House Lodge . Indulge in a body scrub, a Thai massage, and reflexology at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a living plant wall, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and first-run movies, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and composting

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Stroller
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Dining room
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Tea service at check-in

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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
Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 102283600

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is River House Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at River House Lodge ?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at River House Lodge ?

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

What time is check-out at River House Lodge ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does River House Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per room applies.

Where is River House Lodge located?

This family-friendly Arusha hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cultural Heritage Centre and Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium. Natural History Museum and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

River House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
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

Traveled 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