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Crest Safari Lodge

3.0 star property
Arusha hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is P3,000
P3,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kwa Mrefu, Baraa Road, Arusha, 2123

What's nearby

  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Njiro Complex - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • East & Southern African Management Institute - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 34 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 67 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Onsea House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪QX - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Crest Safari Lodge

Crest Safari Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Arusha. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 13 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 11 AM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Crest Safari Lodge Arusha
Crest Safari Arusha
Crest Safari
Crest Safari Lodge Hotel
Crest Safari Lodge Arusha
Crest Safari Lodge Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Does Crest Safari Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Crest Safari Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Crest Safari Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Crest Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Crest Safari Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Crest Safari Lodge?
You can check in starting at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Crest Safari Lodge and nearby?
Crest Safari Lodge has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Crest Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Crest Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Challenging
The publicity made CSL look much better than it was. The staff were very good and I checked in quickly. However, I soon found out that there was no air conditioning in the room and no fans. Because the "lodge" was located in the community with houses all around, the street and community noise was noticeable waking me up from time to time. Not much to do in the area that would be fun or interesting as it is away from the city a bit and a long ways from any interesting mountain viewing or safaris.
Ronald, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Crest Safari Lodge a delight!
The Crest Safari Lodge is a hidden gem. Hard to find but worth it. Note: we were in a front room (201) and hotel had lots of guests who were climbing Kilimanjaro - this means late arrivals and early departures, tromping down the hall without concern for other guests. Just be aware!
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

We spent several days at Crest Safari Lodge before and after a camping safari. For the price range, the hotel provides excellent accommodations: rooms are clean, hot water is available (though pressure can be low in the mornings), breakfast is filling, with an omelette, scrambled eggs and pancake station, as well as cooked foods and breads, fruit etc., and provides healthful options. Front desk and dining room staff are very friendly and extremely accommodating. Depending on where guests are placed, some rooms can be a bit noisy from roosters crowing in the morning, or (in the case of the rooms at the top of the stairs leading from the lobby) from echoing noise from the reception and dining room area. The hotel is a little far from downtown and the access road is a narrow, ungraded dirt road, but shuttle service is readily available at the hotel. Overall, good value for money and if in Arusha, we would stay again. Recommended to fellow travelers.
LTW_traveler, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay at the Crest Safari Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the room was clean.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Crest was a charming hotel just slightly outside Arusha which was a welcome sight after our flight. Check in was easy and uncomplicated at the front desk; despite arriving at night there was no issue. We were brought to our rooms, which were just as pictured. Cosy, with comfortable beds, appropriate storage space for our bags and several power points. Pillows were comfortable. There was some noise coming from nearby quarters with barking dogs but it wasn't too loud and quieted down eventually. We had dinner, which was freshly made and decently portioned, and their breakfast buffet was also decent - with some bread, several spreads and options for hot food. They also had cheese, juice and milk. Had a slight problem when the key card to my room didn't work - they switched it twice but it still malfunctioned and we couldn't get into our room; staff ended up disabling the card and we used the manual lock instead so it ended up fine.
Aida, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Safe place to stay in Arusha
Very comfortable hotel with great food which is good as its too scary to walk in and around Arusha.
Graham, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay in Arusha
Lovely welcoming and clean hotel. Had a very nice and comfortable stay here. Great breakfast!
Louis, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel, good value
Nice hotel, nice and clean and spacious. Stay away from any goat meat, as the meat is typically overdone, and tough. Off the main road, would be hard to find on your own.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel, but not central
This is a great hotel, with fast and courteous check in,a lovely restaurant with a great menu, and bar. My room is large and spacious. Hot water was abundant. Electricity was 24 seven. Staff speak very good English and are very helpful. I stayed twice, once before safari and once after safari. I have found that Tanzanians tend to over cook their meat, and this is certainly true of Cedar safari inn. I tried the goat, and it was horrible I had to send back. My second stay, I ordered vegetables in coconut sauce with steamed rice that it was excellent. A little off the main road, which is good for quietness, but you would never know our hotel is back there. This is not in downtown Arusha, so to get to the better restaurants, you have to take a taxi. Or just go veg with the restaurant at the hotel. Lots of Kilimanjaro hikers, and those going on Safari.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice and clean hotel
Clean rooms with hot water. Friendly staff. the hotel is located 10 min drive from the city center.
Divya, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Crest Sf Lodge - Great place in Arusha for a night
Really great service! This is a small hotel with amazing manager, staff and support associates. Perfect if you are in Arusha for a night before your safari trip or going to climb Mt Kilimanjaro. Very reasonably priced. Have a good airport pick up/drop off service for a small fee. This is like a big residential house separated into several rooms. good security provided. Would love to go back and spend a couple days if the opportunity arises.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

it was an amazing stay
it was a short stay with comfort. I enjoyed the beautiful natural surrounding and the quietness of the place.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

10 / 10 Het verblijf was geweldig. De hotel manager was heel vriendelijk.
joris, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Mourad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderbares Hotel
Der Aufenthalt war ganz wundervoll und alle Angestellten haben sich redlich Mühe gegeben, sämtliche Bedarfe und Wünsche der Gäste zu erfüllen. Der einzige kleine Minuspunkt ist, dass es keine Supermärkte in der Nähe gibt und man ein Taxi braucht, um für den eigenen Bedarf einzukaufen.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review