One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.639ReviewsCharming Shamba Hostel in Maji Ya Chai
Comfortable Accommodation: Shamba Hostel offers rooms with free WiFi access, free bikes, and a garden for guests to relax in. The shared lounge and bar provide perfect spots to unwind after a day of exploring.
Exciting Activities: Guests can indulge in a variety of activities like cycling, walking, market visits, and cultural activities in Maji ya Chai and Usa River. The hostel's prime location makes it convenient for guests to explore the surroundings.
Convenient Services: With amenities such as a continental or vegetarian breakfast, ironing service, and business facilities like fax and photocopying, Shamba Hostel ensures a comfortable stay for all guests.
9.6
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 39 guests who stayed here.
Très joli établissement dans un morceau de jungle agréable où les singes viennent se promener. Chambre d’une propreté remarquable, repas en demi pension délicieux et copieux, staff accueillant et sympathique, qui prend…
This hotel is close to the Kilimanjaro airport, and we didn't want to make the treck into Arusha and back the next day for our international flight. The communication from the hostel was excellent. They arranged transfer…
Staff was Superb, the meals were excellent (emphasis added). Very relaxing, and the bed was quite comfortable. Host was extremely helpful and very flexible & fair with the change we needed to make to our schedule. I…
Very comfortable, staff were superb, very helpful staff, very clean. The meals were very, very good, and were more than we could eat!
Amazing owners. Super kind - and helpful. Helped arrange for pickup and just overall can't complain. Breakfast was better than expected. Eggs, bread, spread, fruit. You can request something specifically if you need…
This was one of the best accommodations ever! I prolonged my stay from one to four nights to fully enjoy the peaceful vibes of the place. My room was very clean, the bed comfortable and the bathroom was spacious, with…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Usa river, Usa River
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
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Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 11:00 AM until 11:30 PM
Check-out by 11:30 AM
Children welcome
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
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Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 11:00 AM. Check-out is by 11:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 11:00 AM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
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Usa river, Usa River.
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.