10/10 Excellent
Bettie
Mar 1, 2025
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Bettie
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Ilboru Safari Lodge
5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel with free breakfast
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Bar
- Pet-friendly
- Spa
- Breakfast included
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
Ilboru, Arusha, Arusha Region, NIL
- Arusha International Conference Centre4 min drive
- Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium5 min drive
- Arusha Clock Tower5 min drive
- Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)76 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, Garden View 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Single Room, Garden View 2 Twin Beds
- 17 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, Garden View 1 Double bed
Deluxe Single Room, Garden View 1 Double bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
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On boardwalk/promenade.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Arusha hotel, you'll find Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha International Conference Centre. Arusha Declaration Monument and Arusha Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
- Arusha International Conference Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
- Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
- Arusha Declaration Monument - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
- Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 76 min drive
Restaurants
- The Chinese Dragon - 6 min drive
- Kitamu Cafe - 5 min drive
- Africafe - 5 min drive
- Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Fifi's - 5 min drive
About this property
Ilboru Safari Lodge
Family-friendly 5-star hotel with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Ilboru Safari Lodge. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Arusha hotel.
- 52 guestrooms or units
- 2 bars or lounges
- Meeting rooms
- Buffet breakfast (free)
- Manager's reception (free)
- Supervised childcare (surcharge)
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Conference center
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- Gift shop
- Computer for guest use
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Television in lobby
- Smoking in designated areas
- Water dispenser
- Lockers available
- Bar by the pool
- Dining venue
Ilboru Safari Lodge offers 52 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include day beds. A pillow menu is available. 51-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and children's slippers. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and body scrubs.
Languages
Danish, Dutch, English, French, Spanish, Swahili
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Bowling alley
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Laundry facilities
- Mini-fridge
- Outdoor pool
- Soundproofed rooms
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
- Travel crib
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
- Casino shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
- Free secured, covered self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- 2 bars/lounges
- A poolside bar
- A restaurant
- Couples/private dining
- Free daily manager's reception
- Private picnics
Things to do
- Art gallery
- Books
- Bowling alley
- Concerts/live shows
- Designer stores
- Ecotours
- Evening entertainment
- Games
- Outdoor pool
- Stereo
- TV in common areas
- Video library
- Wine tasting room
- Wine tours
- Winery release events
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 3 accessible parking spaces
- Accessible airport shuttle
- Accessible shuttle
- Assistive listening devices
- Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Braille/raised signage
- Ceiling hoist
- Doorbell and phone notification
- Fixed shower seat
- Hand-held showerhead
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Hospital bed
- Lever door handles
- Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
- Magnifying mirror
- No elevator
- Phone accessibility kit
- Pool access ramp on site
- Pool hoist on site
- Portable hoist available
- Portable shower seat
- Raised toilet seat (20 inches high)
- Sign language-capable staff
- Smooth flooring in room
- Thin carpet in room
- Transfer shower
- Visual fire alarm
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchairs on site
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 51-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Day bed
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillow menu
Bathroom
- Children's slippers
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Chef service
- Cleaning supplies
- Free bottled water
- Free stocked minibar
- Meal delivery service
- Mini-fridge
- Paper towels
- Restaurant dining guides
- Wet bar
More
- 5G smartphone data speed
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Computer monitor
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Free daily newspapers
- Free local calls
- Free long-distance calls
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop workspace
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Office
- Phone
- Printer
- Separate sitting area
- Smartphone
- Soundproofed rooms
- Unlimited free smartphone calls
- Unlimited smartphone data usage
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 2:00 PM
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
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets: USD 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 19 and a deposit of USD 25 per stay
- Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, pet-sitting services, and pet grooming services are available
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 156.0 per day.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
- Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 19 one-time cleaning fee
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 156.0 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Property Registration Number +255784690748
We should mention
- Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Ilboru safari lodge
Ilboru Safari Lodge Hotel
Ilboru Safari Lodge Arusha
Ilboru Safari Lodge Hotel Arusha
Ilboru Safari Lodge Reviews
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