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Old Moshi Road, Arusha Tanzania
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KIBO PALACE HOTEL Arusha: Named after the highest peak of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro, Kibo Palace Hotel is one of Arusha's most exciting and innovative luxury hotels. The contemporary and African decor gives this gem in the heart of Arusha a great attitude. The hotel is located 45 minutes drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) and a 15-minute walk from Arusha city center and the Arusha International Conference Center. The hotel hosts professionals, the business community and international organizations to a Corporate Networking Cocktail every last Thursday of the month offering them a platform to exchange ideas and enhance businesses and also encourage personal growth for the professionals through inviting great speakers to these event. Kibo Palace Hotel offers a range of diverse facilities for both business travelers and leisure stays. These include:- 77 tastefully designed luxurious guestrooms and suites. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities to make the stay comfortable.- Fully-equipped conference and meeting facilities which can accommodate up to 150 people, well-appointed with the necessary modern equipment – Wireless Internet, Video Conferencing Facilities, LCD Projectors, State-of-the-Art Audio Visual Equipment and secretarial services.- The Kilimanjaro Restaurant will satisfy the most discerning gastronomic connoisseur with a splash of African, Continental, Asian or Oriental cuisine.- The Lounge Bar at Kibo Palace Hotel is a pleasant and sophisticated meeting place, ideal for an aperitif or an after-dinner drink. The guests can relax and sip wines, champagnes and classic cocktails prepared by expert barmen. The hotel has a happy hour and live entertainment every Wednesday and Friday evening from 05.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.- The Pool Bar is located near the swimming pool with a view of our lush gardens as a sundowner serving a variety of fresh juices and snacks. Recreational facilities include- Outdoor swimming pool set in landscaped gardens.- Health & fitness center with state of the art gymnasium, sauna, steam bath and massage parlour.- Arusha Gymkhana’s 9-hole golf course and 7 tennis courts are situated 3 minutes drive from the hotel. Other services: Forex bureau open from 07.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Airport transfers and car hire, VIP airport transfers in luxury vehicles, Gemstones boutique, Event Management, Safari bookings, Wireless internet complimentary for all in-house guests. The beautifully landscaped lush garden around the hotel’s pool area is one of the most prominent venues in town for staging wedding and outdoor functions. We offer a variety of facilities and rooms, specially adapted bathrooms and wider access for wheelchairs, as well as other facilities including parking for physically challenged persons. Kibo Palace Hotel, with its diverse facilities and friendly service, is a preferred destination for international travelers, holidaymakers as well as local businessmen and families. The multinational management team of the hotel is continually strives to provide excellent service maintaining an international standard for all its facilities on offer; all these combine to deliver an unforgettable personal experience.
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SARAH L wrote a review Jan 2023
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I had an amazing experience at Kibo Palace Hotel. The environment is clean and comfortable. The rooms are smelling beautiful and the food was very nice. I spent two nights, the hospitality was great and the hotel is beautiful. Thank you so much Kibo Palace hotel for treating me with love and care. I am still waiting to come back!
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Responded 2 Feb 2023
Dear Sarah L, Thank you very much for your kind rating. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience at Kibo Palace Hotel and that your experience was pleasant. We would love to welcome you back in the nearest future. With Best Regards, Kibo Palace Hotel - Arusha
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Vicky C wrote a review Jan 2023
Portsmouth5 contributions4 helpful votes
My husband and I visited Kibo palace for the second time in 4 years and it did not disappoint. All the staff went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. A couple of shout outs go to Jerome the restaurant manager, who always went out of his way to make sure every dining experience was amazing. Sunday was an INCREDIBLE bar tender, making the best mojito I have ever had, and always with a smile. The bell men were always so helpful and wouldn’t allow me to carry a thing. Our room was always cleaned to a fantastic level. Reception would always assist with any enquiry. I am sorry I do not know more names, but thank you so much for making our visit incredible. We will be retuning within the year.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Zeno Laswai, Owner at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
Responded 15 Jan 2023
Dear Vickyc, We are very happy that you chose Kibo Palace Hotel for a second time for your stay in Arusha. Our team is very happy that you enjoyed your stay at Kibo Palace Hotel and that your overall experience was excellent. We work hard to ensure that we meet and exceed our guest needs and we are glad that your visit reflected this. We would love to welcome you back again within the year. Kind Regards, Kibo Palace Hotel - Arusha
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JJ wrote a review Dec 2022
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The Kibo Palace was one of the most americanized stats I had while in Tanzania. The room was elegant and classy, but not modern. The room came with everything one would need. My only complaint is that the shower was very small and I’m 4”11, so for an average sized person I can’t imagine. The restaurant buffet had an overwhelming amount of options to pick from and the dinner and breakfasts I had were very good. The staff was very friendly and the security around the building made me feel very safe.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 5 Dec 2022
Dear JJ, Thank you for recommending Kibo Palace Hotel after the experience you had with us! We are pleased to note that you enjoyed the comforts of our hotel including our staff and your room. We have rooms with slightly bigger bathrooms and therefore encourage you to request this on your next visit to make your stay even more comfortable. All in all, our team would like to express our gratitude for your positive comments and we would love to have the chance to welcome you back in the nearest future. With Kind Regards, Kibo Palace Hotel - Arusha
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Charles Grey wrote a review Nov 2022
29 contributions10 helpful votes
Kibo Palace was the first stop of a Tanzanian safari we booked with Kuoni and it was a great little refuge after 12 hours of travelling. The hotel itself is clean and tidy and the staff are all very polite and speak good English. More of a business hotel than a tourist one, there was a lot of business suits and military uniforms around having various meetings, it was quite interesting to be honest. The hotel is a little tired but the rooms were clean and absolutely massive! (Actually too big a cheaper room would have been fine, ask for a downgrade if you book a package tour like we did) Sadly, Arusha itself is not exactly a casual place to stroll around and not a tourist location. Our tour guide advised against going out unaccompanied, though I wish there was some good local guides so you could have met some real Tanzanian locals in this mini city. The buffet was very nice with a huge selection of food, plenty of westernised food for the less adventurous though we liked trying the arrow root which we were told was local. We did not try the pool but it looked nice and we enjoyed our first evening sitting out and reading books while enjoying the charming little garden and local beers and wines (yup Tanzanian wine is genuinely good!) I would not book a long stay, but a day or two at the end or start of your holiday as a buffer would be perfect for a rock solid finish or start. Would happily book again before jumping into a safari!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: No need to book a suite, the rooms are huge.
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Response from Zeno Laswai, Owner at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
Responded 13 Nov 2022
Dear Charles, Thank you for staying at Kibo Palace Hotel and sharing your positive rating. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and were happy with our garden and that you enjoyed your room. I would recommend that if you do get a chance to visit us again, please speak to the receptionist about a local guide as we normally have one available upon request. We also do have an African Buffet famously known as African Night at the hotel on Fridays. We hope that if you are ever around on a Friday even if not necessarily at the hotel to try our African buffet, I can assure you that you will not be dissapointed. Once again, thank you for your excellent review and we look forward to welcoming you again soon at Kibo Palace Hotel. Best Regards, Kibo Palace Hotel - Arusha
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ReviewerII wrote a review Oct 2022
Chalfont St Peter, United Kingdom390 contributions374 helpful votes
We stayed here for the night before our safari having flown in from London, the welcome and the reception experience was great, very smooth. We enjoyed our buffet meal and thought the food was of a reasonable standard, service was nice. We arrived late so didn't get a chance to use any of the facilities but the pool looked great and very clean, I did eat breakfast next to it before I headed off. The rooms and bathrooms were very large indeed and the housekeeping was very good. the rooms are getting a little worn now, nothing significant and it certainly wouldn't stop me from staying again but just so people are realistic.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Zeno Laswai, Owner at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
Responded 25 Oct 2022
Dear ReviewerII, Thank you very much for your kind rating. We are proud to know that you enjoyed our service, bathroom and pool. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back at Kibo Palace Hotel in the nearest future. Kind Regards, Kibo Palace Hotel - Arusha
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Julie F wrote a review Sep 2022
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We stayed at the Kibo Palace Hotel for 2 nights before and one night after our 2 week safari. It was excellent both times. The rooms are spacious, the beds are comfortable, and the showers beat anything you will get on safari. I have seen reviews that say the A/C is loud, but it's loud in all hotels. Our room had all the amenities we needed - toiletries, towels, bedding, safe, etc... we asked for an extra roll of toilet paper and it arrived immediately after I hung up the phone. The restaurant is great, it offers a fixed menu if you are on a safari itinerary, and regular menu for when you're off your itinerary; both were equally delicious and had meat, vegetarian and gluten free options. Breakfast had a lot of choices, hot and cold, including an omelet station. The tables out by the pool are lovely, the back garden and pool area are meticulously maintained. Every staff member we encountered was lovely and helpful. We were always greeted with a smile and a warm greeting. TIPPING: The staff obviously work very hard, and it seems they work long hours as we always saw the same people no matter what time of day it was. We tipped quite a bit, leaving a few $ with certain staff members (porter, waiter/waitress, bar staff) and a little at the desk for housekeeping and kitchen staff. However..... we regret not being prepared with more single US dollars. It may sound like a lot, but offering $2 to $3 per interaction is not a lot when you've spent so much to get there. Bring more rather than less.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: Quieter rooms: some reviews say to stay on the south side because of road noise, if you're up...
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Response from Zeno Laswai, Owner at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
Responded 18 Oct 2022
Dear Guest, Let us thank you for choosing Kibo Palace Hotel for your stay and we are glad we were able to meet your expectations. We are very glad to receive your compliments about room, hotel and pool. We also do pride ourself on offering great customer service, so your comments are very much appreciated and we are glad that your visits could reflect this. Once again, thank you for your excellent review and we look forward to welcoming you again soon at Kibo Palace Hotel. Best Regards, Kibo Palace Hotel - Arusha
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Sanyukta wrote a review Sep 2022
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India363 contributions95 helpful votes
In Arusha, we stayed here for one night before we embarked on our African safari adventure. There is absolutely nothing to complain about the hotel - great and smiling service from every staff member, well appointed and clean rooms and good F&B. We even ordered room service, which was also good. The fixed menu for dinner had big portions, which you can ask your waitress to reduce. Guests seemed to be enjoying the pool as well - we didn’t get the chance due to paucity of time. There was also a wedding photography session in the lawns for a Tanzanian newly married couple - that was sweet. All in all, good hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 18 Oct 2022
Dear Sanyukta, Let us thank you for choosing Kibo Palace Hotel for your stay and we are glad we were able to meet your expectations. We are very glad to receive your compliments about room, hotel and pool. Once again, thank you for your excellent review and we look forward to welcoming you again soon at Kibo Palace Hotel. Best Regards, Kibo Palace Hotel - Arusha
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JustOnTheWay wrote a review Jul 2022
Frankfurt, Germany161 contributions69 helpful votes
For three nights on a business trip this hotel was a good choice. Rooms are spaceous and are equipped with all you need on a short trip. Try to avoid a room towards the Old Moshi Road though, as these rooms are very noise as the windows are old and not soundproof. The wifi connection is fast. The gym is small but offers all you need for a workout after a long day of meetings. The restaurant is quite expensive but the quality is rather average. Also the variety of the breakfast buffet is rather small.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Muste_Sarah wrote a review Jun 2022
London, United Kingdom125 contributions11 helpful votes
The hotel is strategically located away from the buzz of the city centre but still close enough to get things done. Great amenities, I particularly enjoyed the gym and the sauna. The rooms were clean and spacious. The spa massage experience could use a little upgrade. The food was decent and had variety. They had a Ramadan menu catering for Muslims which was quite considerate. The place is great as a business hotel, will need a few adjustments to cater for holiday guests. The staff was well trained and hospitable too.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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rnjn wrote a review May 2022
singapore63 contributions41 helpful votes
The hotel is in the city of Arusha. Being in the city it is still away from the main noise which is very good. The front office and restaurant staff are very warm and friendly. The meals are fantastic. The rooms have everything you need . A great place to relax and also if you are on work. There is a lovely local restaurant (5 mins walk) from the hotel called Uzinguni.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Which popular attractions are close to Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?
Nearby attractions include House of Gems (0.2 km), Swahili Art Group (0.3 km), and Vivid Green Gems (0.04 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?
Conveniently located restaurants include Georges Tavern, The Blue Heron, and Hot Tandoor Village Indian cuisine.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha have airport transportation?
Yes, Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Arusha.
Are any cleaning services offered at Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.