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White House of Tanzania - Hostel

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Front of property
Comfort Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Nane Nane Area, Njiro, Arusha, 7370
  • Njiro Complex
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • East & Southern African Management Institute
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Arusha (ARK)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Front of property

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Shared Dormitory | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Classic Shared Dormitory | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

About this property

White House of Tanzania - Hostel

Hostel in Arusha with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are available at this hostel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and a seasonal outdoor pool. Housekeeping is available on request.
White House of Tanzania - Hostel offers 25 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at White House of Tanzania - Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Njiro Complex. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at White House Restaurant, a buffet restaurant that serves local cuisine
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails and bicycles to rent
  • 14 minutes on foot from Njiro Complex and a 4-minute drive from East & Southern African Management Institute
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at White House of Tanzania - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Arusha hostel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
White House Restaurant – This buffet restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at White House of Tanzania - Hostel

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
White House of Tanzania - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in February.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Ernesto, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: 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