Kutoka Lodge — Hotel in Arusha

We had a fantastic stay at Kutoka Lodge for 2 nights before starting our safari. They are just outside of Arusha, the same direction as safaris making it an ideal start location. We arrived at 4am after a long flight and the staff kindly greeted us even at such a late hour.

The stay itself was one of the most comfortable of our trip. The garden is stunning and well kept. Lodges are private and spacious with a comfortable bed, cool inside and with hot water and wifi. You can hear birds outside. Unfortunately you can hear the road in the distance but this seems to be the case everywhere in Arusha.

The staff are so kind and work so hard to add thoughtful touches. They light chimney fires to keep you warm if you have an early breakfast or later dinner, always set the nicest table available for you, offer multiple food options for every meal, wave goodbye etc.

The food was also fresh, healthy and good. We chose this lodge because they also have a restaurant and after our long flight we wanted a full rest day and to eat all our meals there before our safari. We're vegetarian and they happily catered for us. Our favourite dish was the mango salad.

Many thanks to the whole team for...

Overall an amazing stay thanks to exceptional staff and a beautiful setting. We arrived late due to heavy traffic through Arusha, and the Accomodation contacted our driver during the journey to arrange dinner for us from an offered menu.|When we arrived, check-in was quick, and we had dinner prepared immediately for us even though it was very late into the evening. Dinner consisted of three courses, including Butternut squash soup and bread, an African vegetable and rice dish (Or chicken) and ice cream or banana fritz for desert. Served with water and options for drinks to purchase (which were extremely cheap). The dinner was the best dinner we had in out entire time spent in Tanzania. Cooked perfectly and every course tasted delicious. We stayed in a Suite with balcony. The rooms were clean, comfortable and welcoming. Our room also included a fan, with mosquito net surrounding the bed. A perfect stay, it was a shame it was just for one evening. We would definitely stay again, and the price for what you get is extremely good. The area is also gated and secure, so...

Overall an amazing stay thanks to exceptional staff and a beautiful setting. We arrived late due to heavy traffic through Arusha, and the Accomodation contacted our driver during the journey to arrange dinner for us from an offered menu. When we arrived, check-in was quick, and we had dinner prepared immediately for us even though it was very late into the evening. Dinner consisted of three courses, including Butternut squash soup and bread, an African vegetable and rice dish (Or chicken) and ice cream or banana fritz for desert. Served with water and options for drinks to purchase (which were extremely cheap). The dinner was the best dinner we had in out entire time spent in Tanzania. Cooked perfectly and every course tasted delicious. We stayed in a Suite with balcony. The rooms were clean, comfortable and welcoming. Our room also included a fan, with mosquito net surrounding the bed. A perfect stay, it was a shame it was just for one evening. We would definitely stay again, and the price for what you get is extremely good. The area is also gated and secure, so...