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Raha Leo Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers can embrace their adventurous spirit with horseback riding and spelunking before relaxing in a beautiful garden at this city center guesthouse

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Raha Leo Inn, in the city center, offers a welcoming retreat with continental breakfast. Enjoy free in-room WiFi while planning archery or horseback riding. Unwind in the serene garden. Practical amenities include luggage storage and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
13 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
13 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
13 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Arusha, Raha Leo Inn is in the city center. Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and Njiro Complex are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Duluti and Mt. Meru. Natural History Museum and Meserani Snake Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
Stadium road, Arusha

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hot Plate - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Khan's Barbeque - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sanna Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Raha Leo Inn

Guesthouse in the city center
At Raha Leo Inn, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the archery, horseback riding, and spelunking at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as first-run movies and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • 13 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 14-inch TVs with cable channels and first-run movies
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Spelunking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 13 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 14-inch TV with cable channels
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave on request
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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: TZS 100000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Raha Leo Inn Arusha
Raha Leo Arusha
Raha Leo
Raha Leo Inn Arusha
Raha Leo Inn Guesthouse
Raha Leo Inn Guesthouse Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is Raha Leo Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Raha Leo Inn?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Raha Leo Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Raha Leo Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 100000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Raha Leo Inn located?

Located in the heart of Arusha, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha Declaration Monument. Arusha International Conference Centre and Natural History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Raha Leo Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was cozy and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great deal for the price. Excellent staff. Interesting guests. Very talkative roosters nearby. Great places to shop and eat nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn at a very central location. I was clean and tidy. Bathroom was functional. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. On the first night, we didn’t have a hot shower, which was a bit disappointing, but the water was lukewarm the next day. The area gets quite noisy on Saturday nights, sometimes until late at night. It might not be ideal for a long stay, but it’s a great place for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was cozy and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Glorious

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was very fair in the middle of the city. The only concern was the toilets. They are clean but the knees touches the wall when sitting on the toilets
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

TING

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not a friendly hotel

I booked double bed on the hotel.com . when I checked in they said only single bed is available and it took forever to check in. there was no staff but a security guard. The information you get on hotel.com is unreliable. Beware!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located next to stadium, very clean and amazing staff. Even accompaign us when we wanted to go and get food ti reataurant after 6:00 pm for security. Strongly recommend. Best quality for best price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was our second time at the Raha Leo Inn in less than a week. This time we had a room that the shower did not have hot water, and just a little water, the young man forgot to book our taxi driver and lies about it after. But the young lady (manager) took care of everything after. For the price and for an over night it is very good.

2/10 Terrible

Lucas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all costs – they took my money and gave m

I had a terrible experience with this hotel. I arrived with a confirmed and prepaid booking, only to be told at reception that the hotel was fully booked and they had no room for me. Despite the fact that I had already paid, I was forced to find another hotel at the last minute, late in the evening. To make matters worse, the hotel has refused to refund me for the night I never stayed. This is unacceptable and feels like outright theft. Save yourself the trouble – this place is completely unreliable and dishonest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Respect

La gentillesse de la famille
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne-Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Trygt og godt i sentrum av Arusha

Raha Leo Inn er perfekt hvis du vil bo trygt, billig og greit i sentrum av Arusha. Betjeningen er veldig hyggelig og hjelpsom.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serafina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Anlage und sauberes Zimmer. Ich wurde sehr nett empfangen und habe mich gleich wie Zuhause gefühlt. Mwinyi war ein großartiger Gastgeber und Freund während des Aufenthaltes. Gutes Frühstück und Unterkunft insgesamt sehr preiswert! Ich würde definitiv wieder kommen!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A valorar en positivo que se encuentra en pleno centro de Arusha y que pese a ello está bastante bien insonorizado. Las mosquiteras pueden ser necesarias de noche ya que las habitaciones no están bien aisladas. A destacar en negativo que no fue posible ducharse con agua caliente; la solución a este problema fue ducharse con un cubo de agua caliente. El desayuno incluido es aceptable teniendo en cuenta el precio por habitación.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En plein centre de ville, il y a un tout petit espace de verdure au sein de cet hôtel. Pour un prix si modique, c'est appréciable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No need for a fancy hotel, Raha Leo Inn is perfect

The workers at the hotel were extremely helpful. Location in Arusha could not have been better, right next to the town's center, museums and football pitch. Beautiful courtyard setup and excellent free breakfast. The rooms themselves were great, nice bathroom and comfy beds. If I return to Arusha I will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and low cost accomodation for 1 night, very friendly staff, would choose it again
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect, as usual!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended !

Very good stay at Raha Leo, very friendly staff and good price/quality ratio !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, clean and spacious room. WiFi worked fine. Poor tv reception. Motorcycle taxis make the location pretty noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Repeat stay!

Repeat stay (same review). Great value in the center of Arusha. It's a quiet, peaceful, and welcoming place to stay within easy walking distance of the bus terminal. My room was a little small, but it was very clean and they offer a daily cleaning service if you want it. Mosquito net, hot water, good security, standard breakfast included, and friendly, helpful staff! Look no further if you need a solid budget option in Arusha!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis in downtown Arusha

Great value in the center of Arusha. It's a quiet, peaceful, and welcoming place to stay within easy walking distance of the bus terminal. My room was a little small, but it was very clean and they offer a daily cleaning service if you want it. Mosquito net, hot water, good security, standard breakfast included, and friendly, helpful staff! Look no further if you need a solid budget option in Arusha!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un super point de chute !

Une très bonne expérience dans cet hotel bien situé à Arusha. Le personnel était aux petits soins pour nous et nous à donné de bons conseils pour manger le soir. L'endroit est calme, agréable et propre. Le rapport qualité-prix est imbattable ! Si nous revenons à Arusha, nous resterons de nouveau avec plaisir au Raha Leo Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My First Choice in Arusha

An excellent stay in a very quiet Oasis ,yet near to everything.Super friendly staff who anticipated my needs. Sure the rooms aren't big and the bathroom is positively minute but it's still a 10/10 for me. Given what you pay. So many moaners expect 5 star for 2 star prices. Get real
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great. Bed are too short for 6'1. We would return. Staff is great and hotel is clean. Food is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021