Crest Safari Lodge — Hotel in Arusha

I stayed here pre and post a safari. It is located a fair way (5km?) out of the town in a quiet leafy location just off a busy road. Nothing really walkable. My brief visit to the town centre didn’t suggest there was much warranting staying in the centre itself. My room was clean but basic. Nice hot shower. There’s a small restaurant with a varied menu that was reasonably priced. The food was fine. Breakfast (included in my room date) was fairly basic. Staff were friendly - they also helped me get a local SIM card (Airtel, which worked well including on my Kilimanjaro climb, other than the first few days). Good wifi. There’s a small outdoor area near reception and a larger outdoor area towards the front. I got a bit of noise from the outdoor area in the evening but it was background. Overall a good option for staying in the area, great...

I was put up here because I booked a tour with Mojhi and it was included in the package. Both Gloria and Jacquie who work here were exceptional and did everything in their power to help me with my cash exchange and even took me to town and to the markets. All the staff were lovely and in fact, the best help I've had in all of Africa. The food here was delicious and the room was clean and comfortable. A few things could use a bit of maintenance throughout the building... But overall it was a...

Wonderful property. The staff regularly went above and beyond. Both breakfast and dinner were great, with plenty of options to choose from. Additionally, for a reasonable rate, the staff organized a tour or Moshi for us, including viewing Mt. Kilimanjaro and local waterfalls, etc. Additionally, they were able to pick us up and drop us off at our local bus connection. ||The room itself was spacious, clean, and quiet. This was an excellent base for...