Gold Crest Hotel - Arusha

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7.8Good · 215

P.O.BOX 13285 Old Moshi Road, Arusha · Map ·

“The satff were all excellent - helpful and engagig. The rooms were huge and the food was excellent.” · 10.0, Mon 10 Aug

Friendly, helpful staff (exceptional service)Guests say so in their reviews.

Excellent/central locationGuests say so in their reviews.

Good/bountiful breakfast and food optionsGuests say so in their reviews.

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Amenities

Fitness facilitiesWiFi availableFree WiFi FreeParking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Free Parking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Non-smoking roomsAir conditioningFitness center

Location 8.5Very good location

P.O.BOX 13285 Old Moshi Road, Arusha · · Open in Google Maps

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What guests say

7.8

Good
215 verified reviews

Cleanliness8.5

Service9.0

Location8.5

Room Quality7.0

Amenities6.0

Value for Money8.0

Food and Beverage7.8

Overall Experience7.6

In short. Multiple reviews describe rooms and public areas as very clean; housekeeping is praised though small bathroom maintenance issues were noted.

Alex, Uganda · Solo9.0

Thu 29 Oct Looking forward to my next stay. + Loved the room here. It is just too big for one person and had a quite a comfortable stay for the night I spent here. Also the breakfast is quite extensive with good options. − I think the pool could use come regular cleaning.

Julius Mapis, Nigeria · Solo8.0

Fri 18 Sep + Was good − Was good

Rosario, AR · Couple10.0

Thu 27 Aug Great place, very friendly staff! + Very good hotel. Big rooms, good buffet breakfast. The staff were very friendly and even helped us get in contact with our Safari company that was 2 hours late to pick us up.

Zhuolin, United States · Solo10.0

Thu 27 Aug Excellent + The staff provide good service and help me to communicate with tour company and shuttle bus service to Nairobi. − Although there is not elevator, the staff will help you move luggage in the second floor if applicable.

Alkis Andreas, CY · Solo6.0

Mon 24 Aug + Staff is excellent. Bed was comfortable. Big room. − Bathrooms are bad and hotel in general is outdated

Megan, United States · Couple10.0

Mon 17 Aug Perfect stop to stay in Arusha + Excellent staff and lovely hotel. The hotel rooms were quite large, and I loved the comfortable mattresses. The location is quite nice and you are central to everywhere. Would highly recommend! − Nothing.

Matthew, United States9.0

Tue 11 Aug Convenient stay in Arusha + The hotel is conveniently located near central Arusha. The facilities are very clean, the staff were incredibly friendly and thorough, and the hotel was well-maintained. The security guards were attentive and it felt very safe. − The bathrooms were a little small and the bath tub didn't have a curtain, which wasn't an issue but made it a little more inconvenient when showering.

Rod, CA · Family10.0

Mon 10 Aug The Gold Crest Hotel was the perfect place to rest up after a long flight from Canada. + The satff were all excellent - helpful and engagig. The rooms were huge and the food was excellent. − No improvements needed.

Sarah, NZ · Family9.0

Mon 10 Aug Excellent place to start a Tanzanian adventure + Spacious rooms, great facilities, excellent restaurant.

Steven, AU · Family8.0

Mon 3 Aug Good place to stay before and after Kilimanjaro hike or a safari. + Friendly staff, good breakfast buffet and very comfortable beds. Also very helpful in storing luggage whilst we were hiking Kilimanjaro. Restaurants up the road were good. − Bathrooms feel like they were a last minute addition. Stayed twice. First time had issues with drain and second time had no shower curtain.

Questions

What time is check-in?From 01:00 PM

Can my child stay?Children welcome

Are pets allowed?No

Is there parking?{'selfParking': True, 'free': True, 'chargeMode': 'free', 'feeAmount': None, 'feePeriod': None, 'location': None, 'reser

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About the hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

East African Hotel in Arusha provides a comfortable stay with free WiFi and cozy rooms featuring a seating area and flat-screen TV.

Dining and Recreation

Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind by the outdoor pool, or enjoy a drink at the bar for a perfect evening.

Convenient Amenities

Benefit from 24-hour front desk service and car hire options for easy transportation. Plus, being just 8 km from Arusha Airport, your travel convenience is guaranteed.

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Good to know

Check inFrom 01:00 PM

Check outBefore 10:00 AM

Children and cotsWelcome

PetsNot allowed

Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}

Managed byNot Available

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Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child

Who
Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.

Where
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When
Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
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Who
Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.

Where
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When
Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry

Who
Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.

Where
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When
Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)

Who
Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.

Where
Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority

When
At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba

Who
Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).

Where
Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries

When
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