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# Rafiki Retreat

Lodge in Arusha with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

## Photo gallery for Rafiki Retreat

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

You can look forward to free full breakfast, a firepit, and a garden at Rafiki Retreat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area. 

## Reviews

6.0

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Laundry
- Housekeeping

## Room options

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2 beds

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### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

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### Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

### Highlights

Balcony or patio

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Wardrobe or closet

Art supplies

- 269 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

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### Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

### Highlights

Balcony or patio

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Wardrobe or closet

Art supplies

- 269 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Large Twin Beds

### View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

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### Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

### Highlights

Balcony or patio

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Wardrobe or closet

20 living rooms

Art supplies

- 50 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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## About the area

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Usa River, Arusha, Arusha Region, 337

#### What's nearby

- Ngurdoto Crater \- 16 min drive \- 8.2 km
- Lake Duluti \- 23 min drive \- 18.1 km
- Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate \- 26 min drive \- 12.6 km
- Arusha Clock Tower \- 32 min drive \- 29.6 km
- Arusha National Park \- 33 min drive \- 16.7 km

#### Getting around

- Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 48 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Rotterdam Garden - ‬9 min drive
- ‪Dinah Bar - ‬9 min drive
- ‪Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge Coffee Place - ‬7 min drive
- ‪Njeree's Bistro - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Kangaroo Bar - ‬9 min drive

## About this property

### Rafiki Retreat

Lodge near the bay

Free full breakfast, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Rafiki Retreat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area. 

Additional perks include:

- An outdoor pool
- Free self parking
- A nature reserve, barbecue grills, and concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms at Rafiki Retreat have amenities such as free WiFi. 

More conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Balconies or patios and wardrobes/closets
- Art supplies and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
- Limited onsite self parking

### Food and drink

- Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- Couples/private dining

### Things to do

- Outdoor pool

### Family friendly

- Art supplies
- Children's games
- Outdoor pool

### Conveniences

- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage

### Guest services

- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- In a nature reserve
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Picnic area

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Stair-free path to entrance

### More

- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bathroom

- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

### Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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, debit cards, and cash

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

### Property is also known as

Rafiki Retreat Lodge

Rafiki Retreat Arusha

Rafiki Retreat Lodge Arusha

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## Reviews

## Rafiki Retreat Reviews

6.0

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## Reviews

### 6/10 Okay

#### Samwel

Sep 19, 2025

##### Samwel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025