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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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River House Lodge offers families a convenient stay near the convention center. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, deep-tissue massages, body scrubs at the spa, and terrace views. The property provides high-speed WiFi and features an outdoor pool close to a nature reserve.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 113
SAR 136 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
sakina,maziwa rd, Arusha, Arusha Region

What's nearby

  • Cultural Heritage Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Khan's Barbeque - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tamani Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Picnic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mc-Elly's Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪eat me - ‬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 sports massage, and a body treatment 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 nature reserve, and karaoke
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

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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

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Meal delivery service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
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

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?

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).

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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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jean-Pierre

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