The Researchers Rest

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Arusha with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Standard Double Room | Laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Garden
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Plot No. 196/17 Kiranyi, Arusha, Arusha Region

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Njiro Complex - 13 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Africafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Khan's Barbeque - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Researchers Rest

Property highlights
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Researchers Rest. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Researchers Rest have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)

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 credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

The Researchers Rest Arusha
The Researchers Rest Bed & breakfast
The Researchers Rest Bed & breakfast Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is The Researchers Rest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Researchers Rest?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Researchers Rest?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Researchers Rest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Researchers Rest provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Researchers Rest located?

Situated in Arusha, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, Arusha Declaration Monument, and Cultural Heritage Centre. Arusha International Conference Centre and Arusha Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Researchers Rest Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eddie is so friendly and his food was fabulous. Comfortable and homey atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After the adventures of a 3 day safari, arriving at the Researcher's Rest was such a relief. I was so sad our stay at was limited to 1 night. Between the food, book selection and general attention to detail, I felt like I was home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023