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Rafiki Retreat

4.0 star property

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A cozy bedroom with a brick wall, two beds with white bedding, wooden nightstands, and a canopy bed with a decorative hanging.
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a mountain in the background.
A bathroom with a white sink, two faucets, a wooden-framed mirror, and a small plant on the counter.
A chef preparing food with a wooden cutting board, a bowl, and a spoon.
A breakfast table set with plates of fruit, a coffee pot, and a bottle of water.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
The current price is $72
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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Usa River, Arusha, Arusha Region, 337
  • Place, Ngurdoto Crater
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a brick wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

A cozy bedroom with a brick wall, two beds with white bedding, wooden nightstands, and a canopy bed with a decorative hanging.

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

A room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a wall with framed pictures.

Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Rafiki Retreat

4-star Arusha lodge with private balconies
An outdoor pool, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this lodge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and charcoal grills are onsite.
Rafiki Retreat offers 7 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Arusha lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Arusha lodge also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Rafiki Retreat has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rafiki Retreat Lodge
Rafiki Retreat Arusha
Rafiki Retreat Lodge Arusha

Rafiki Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre spacieuse, confortable, restaurant très bon, plats faits sur place à la minute, personnel très accueillant et aux petits soins. Merci à tous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Samwel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025