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White House of Tanzania - Hostel

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Front of property
Living area
Exterior
Comfort Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Nane Nane Area, Njiro, Arusha, 7370
  • Njiro Complex
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • East & Southern African Management Institute
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Shared Dormitory | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic Shared Dormitory | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About this property

White House of Tanzania - Hostel

Arusha hostel with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are available at this hostel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Housekeeping is available on request.
White House of Tanzania - Hostel offers 25 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hostel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hostel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Arusha hostel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

White House of Tanzania - Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
White House Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

Danish, English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.6 miles (USD 1 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured self parking on site (USD 1 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • White House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 1 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 1 per night (3281 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 10 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to February
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

White House Tanzania Hotel Arusha
White House Tanzania Hotel
White House of Tanzania - Hostel Arusha
White House of Tanzania - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

White House of Tanzania - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay. Highly recommend
People were fabulous. It was do unique and comfortable. Fire put, swings at outdoor bar, big comfy couches. We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't say enough great things about the white house. Staff amazing, friendly and very accommodating. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Ernesto, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a place off the beaten track.
From te moment you come in your greated as a family member. The hostel is run by a kind family who include all meals made from scratch!! I've never stayed anywhere, where staff cooked you delicious homemade tanzania food.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
設施普普, 適合背包客
可以提供三餐的青年旅館, 但是無法外帶餐盒, 也必須在特定時間才能用餐, 我們必須一早出發, 無法吃到早餐......
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017