6.0 · Pleasant1 reviews
- Check-in from 6:00 AMCheck-out by 10:30 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Good locationGuests rate the location 7.5 out of 10.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Experience the charm of Shamba Hostel, your ideal retreat in Arusha, surrounded by breathtaking views and vibrant nature.
Unparalleled Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hostel, ensuring you're always connected. Indulge in the convenience of room service during limited hours, and kick back at our daily complimentary reception where you can meet fellow travelers.
Comfortable Accommodations Relax in one of our cozy 8 guestrooms, each featuring showers, slippers, and daily housekeeping. You’ll find complimentary bottled water and tea/coffee ready to keep you refreshed after a day of exploring.
Prime Location With attractions like Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and Arusha National Park just a short drive away, adventure is never far. Take advantage of our 24-hour airport shuttle service for seamless travel to and from the hostel.
What this place offers
- Free breakfast
- Firewood (free)
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Continental breakfast
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
Rooms
6.0
Pleasant
Rated 6.0 out of 10 by 1 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness3.5
- Service7.5
- Location7.5
- Rooms6.5
- Amenities6.5
- Value5.5
- Food & drink5.5
JeanSome of the descriptions they state on the website is untrue, and i wish they can be more honest to themselves and to the customers .
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.
Where you’ll be
Arusha
Guests rate the location 7.5 out of 10 — good.
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 6:00 AM until anytime
Check-out by 10:30 AM
No children
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No pets
Pets. Pets not allowed
Accessibility. No elevators
General. Professional property host/manager
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 Shamba Hostel
What time is check-in and check-out at Shamba Hostel?
Check-in is from 6:00 AM. Check-out is by 10:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Shamba Hostel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Shamba Hostel?
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 Shamba Hostel?
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 Shamba Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Shamba Hostel 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 Shamba Hostel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 6:00 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 Shamba Hostel?
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 Shamba Hostel?
Arusha.
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