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White House of Tanzania - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Arusha with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Front of property
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Soundproofing, free WiFi
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Nane Nane Area, Njiro, Arusha, 7370

What's nearby

  • Njiro Complex - 14 min walk
  • East & Southern African Management Institute - 4 min drive
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 6 min drive
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 7 min drive
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pillars - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cube Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪QX - ‬6 min drive

About this property

White House of Tanzania - Hostel

Hostel near the airport
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at White House of Tanzania - Hostel. The on-site local cuisine buffet restaurant, White House Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and coworking spaces
  • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms at White House of Tanzania - Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Portable fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Danish, English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 1 per night)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured 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

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 per cent 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does White House of Tanzania - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is White House of Tanzania - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at White House of Tanzania - Hostel?

Self-parking is available for USD 1 per night.

What time is check-in at White House of Tanzania - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at White House of Tanzania - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does White House of Tanzania - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is White House of Tanzania - Hostel located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Njiro Complex and within 3 miles (5 km) of East & Southern African Management Institute and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts. Arusha Clock Tower and Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: 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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Ernesto, Los Angeles

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.