Utamaduni House B&B

–Good location - show map
+50 photos
Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

Property highlights

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Utamaduni House B&B in Arusha offers a serene garden, a cosy bar, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and full-day security. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served daily, including juice, pancakes, and fruits. Special diet menus are available, and film nights provide entertainment. Prime Location: Located 13 km from Arusha Airport, the B&B is 1.7 km from Njiro Complex. Nearby attractions include Old German Boma and Uhuru Monument, each 7 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maureen
Kenya Kenya
“I liked where it was located and very friendly staff .Nice garden . Transport was convenient.”
Heike
Germany Germany
“Great Bed&Breakfast! I can highly recommend to stay here. Very good breakfast with pancakes, eggs, toast, coffee and tea, fresh fruits and joghurt. Comfortable rooms and shower. Very friendly and caring hosts. Lovely garden.”
Heike
Germany Germany
“Lovely and caring people, rooms with very nice and individual style, comfortable beds with mosquito-net, great breakfast, safe place with a tropical garden and nice bar”
Omer
Israel Israel
“Everything!!! Chris was so amazing and the food was good!!”
Beth
New Zealand New Zealand
“Looks just like the pictures. Very cute and comfortable, and the staff were friendly. We had a lovely breakfast and all cooked in a power outage :)”
Nicole
Canada Canada
“The hosts went out of their way to help us with any issue we had. The room was beautiful and comfortable. They have a nice garden where you can relax. Also, we had dinner there one night, and the food was incredible! I would 1000% recommend...”
Marius
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice quiet place Beatifull relaxed garden Great breakfast with a lot of choise Very friendly owner and personel”
Jana
Switzerland Switzerland
“We ha a great stay at Utamaduni house. The house is lovely decorated and makes you feel at home. The bar in the garden is beautiful too. We had several times homemade dinner, what was ever time very delicious. The location is a bit outside the...”
Paul
Germany Germany
“We slept a total of 3 nights at Utamanduni Hous and were very impressed with the accommodation. The accommodation has 4 very nicely furnished rooms, one common room and a big garden. Chris is a great host and the staff are incredibly helpful....”
Noelle
Bahrain Bahrain
“Beautiful location, delicious food & lots of hot water! Thank you to Joylyn for taking such good care of us. We only saw Chris briefly but he was very helpful for the questions we had. Hope to come back soon!”

Managed by Utamaduni House

Company review score: 9Based on 58 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Utamaduni House opened officially in 2018 and since then we are serving all our guests. We are proud of being part of the Hospitality bussiness as a local company. Our team is at the house to help with any requests or questions.

Property information

OBS: Note that our **NEW LOCATION IS NJIRO BLOCK C, PLOT 22, ARUSHA** (Not Sakina, Kibanda Maziwa) An authentic African home where every detail is thoughtfully crafted. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with a small group, we offer comfortable stays for both short visits and longer getaways. Start your morning with a fresh, homemade breakfast, and return to a peaceful space to unwind after a day in the city. Utamaduni House is a place that truly feels like home.

Neighbourhood information

Our bed and breakfast is located just 10 minutes outside of Arusha Town center (clock tower), so taking public transport, pikipiki (motorbike taxi) or a taxi into town is really easy. Ask us to arrange it for you or to help you with directions. Around the area you will find small shops, fruit/ vegetable stands and close to the house is Njiro complex which offers a variety of restaurants and shops. Just outside complex you'll find taxis, motorbike taxis and public buses which takes you straight into town. All within 15 min walking distance. The general area around the house is very beautiful and green and is nice for walking.

Languages spoken

English,Swahili

Property surroundings

House rules

Utamaduni House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Utamaduni House B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.