Yes. Kibo Palace Hotel is a convenient option for spending one or two nights in Arusha before or after a northern Tanzania safari. It offers comfortable rooms, a restaurant, swimming pool, spa, gym, and 24 hour room service, giving travellers time to rest after an international flight or recover after several days on safari.
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About This Accommodation
Kibo Palace Hotel is a comfortable city hotel located in central Arusha, making it a convenient place to stay before or after a Tanzania safari. Its position near Arusha’s business district gives guests easy access to shops, banks, medical facilities, restaurants, and other city services.
The hotel offers 65 rooms and suites, including Executive Rooms, Executive Twin Rooms, Executive Triple Rooms, Deluxe Suites, Executive Suites, Deluxe Family Rooms, and a Presidential Suite. Rooms are spacious and equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning, WiFi, satellite television, tea and coffee facilities, a safe, and 24 hour room service. Selected suites offer additional space, private lounges, and hydromassage baths.
Guests can enjoy local and international meals at the Kilimanjaro Restaurant, which overlooks the hotel’s gardens and swimming pool. The Lounge Bar serves wines, cocktails, and other drinks, while the poolside terrace provides a relaxed setting for light meals and refreshments.
The hotel also has a swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, massage services, sauna, and steam room. These facilities make it a good place to rest after a long flight or recover following several days on safari.
Kibo Palace Hotel is approximately 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, although transfer times may be longer during busy traffic periods. Arusha Airport, the Maasai Market, and several city attractions are also accessible by road.
We recommend Kibo Palace Hotel for couples, families, business travellers, and safari guests who want a full service hotel in central Arusha. It is particularly suitable for an overnight stay before beginning a northern Tanzania safari or before flying home.
Comfort & Facilities
Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Private Bathroom
- Hot Shower
- Laundry Service
- Family Rooms
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Kibo Palace Hotel is normally around 45 to 60 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport by road. The journey can take longer during busy traffic periods, so guests with an international flight should leave enough time. Private airport transfers can be arranged in advance.
Yes. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, massage services, sauna, and steam room. These facilities are useful for guests who want to relax before starting their safari or after returning from the national parks. Some treatments may require advance booking and an additional payment.
Yes. The hotel offers family rooms and larger room categories suitable for parents travelling with children. The swimming pool, restaurant, room service, and central location also make it practical for families. The exact bed arrangement, child policy, and additional charges should be confirmed before booking.
Rooms normally include a private bathroom, air conditioning, WiFi, satellite television, tea and coffee facilities, an in room safe, and 24 hour room service. Suites provide more space and may include a separate lounge or hydromassage bath. Room facilities vary by category, so guests should confirm what is included in their selected room.
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