4.65 reviews
- Check-in from 8:00 AMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Luxurious Spa Services and Recreational Amenities Indulge in massages and facials at the full-service spa, dance the night away at the nightclub, or explore the area on a rented bicycle.
Dining and Socializing Options Enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant, have snacks at the cafe, and cap off your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Don't miss the daily complimentary reception for mingling with fellow guests.
Convenient and Upscale Accommodations Stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet access, unwind in rooms with Smart TVs, and make use of the rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries in your private bathroom.
Book now for an unforgettable stay at River House Lodge.
What this place offers
- Free breakfast
- Full-service spa
- Nature reserve
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Electric car charging station
- No single-use plastic straws
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Nightclub
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- No single-use plastic water bottles
Rooms
4.6
Guest rating
Rated 4.6 out of 10 by 5 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness4.7
- Service4.8
- Location4.6
- Rooms4.5
- Amenities4.6
- Value4.4
- Food & drink4.6
Guests mention
CleanlinessGreat service
CliveStaff attention to detail is great. Clean and neat.
CliveVery clean, comfortable and safe. The staff are very obliging and go the extra mile to make sure your stay is pleasant. Thanks for a homely stay.
Jean-PierreLe wifi ne fonctionne vraiment pas bien.
Le milieu environnant n’est pas sécuritaire, ni intéressant.
Chambre trop petite.
EdwardThere was no pool as advertised.
There was no safe in the room as advertised
I had to pay extra for a room with a window
It wasn’t readily accessible via roadside; it’s a bit off the main road.
DavidVery clean and comfortable property. Friendly staff. The property itself is safe. But it's tucked deep in small alleys.
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 March 2026.
Where you’ll be
sakina,maziwa rd, Arusha
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 8:00 AM until anytime
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
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. Guests will receive an access code.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Accessibility. No elevators
General. Professional property host/manager
Transportation. Car required
Pets. Service animals are allowed
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about River House Lodge
What time is check-in and check-out at River House Lodge?
Check-in is from 8:00 AM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does River House Lodge allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at River House Lodge?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Is breakfast included at River House Lodge?
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.
Does River House Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does River House Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at River House Lodge?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 8:00 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.
How do I book River House Lodge?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is River House Lodge?
sakina,maziwa rd, Arusha.
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