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Shamba Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Arusha with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Restaurant
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Comfort Triple Room
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Explore the area

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2325 Arusha, Maji ya Chai, Arusha, Arusha Region, 255
  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Lake Duluti
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Arusha National Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Arusha

At Shamba Hostel, you'll be 9.1 km (5.7 mi) from Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Ngurdoto Crater. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Arusha hostel include Lake Duluti and Arusha Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 20 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Lake Duluti - 21 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 30 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Njiro Complex - 34 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Arusha National Park - 42 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rotterdam Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Njeree's Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge Coffee Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tanz-Hands - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mamo Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Shamba Hostel

Hostel in Arusha with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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 common area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Arusha hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Shamba Hostel offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. This Arusha hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and children's slippers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Swahili

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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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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 per cent

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Shamba Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Shamba Hostel?

As of 20 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shamba Hostel on 28 Aug 2025 start from NZ$101.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shamba Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Shamba Hostel is a hit with families.

Does Shamba Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shamba Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shamba Hostel?

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shamba Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shamba Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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