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The Equator Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Arusha with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Balcony
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
The Equator Hotel, in a lively spot, offers a breakfast buffet, terrace relaxation, and garden strolls. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning, and an on-site restaurant serving all day. Guests love the barbecue facilities and helpful concierge staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P4,150
P4,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Garden view

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, City View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Arusha is home to The Equator Hotel. Lake Duluti and Mt. Meru reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Natural History Museum and Meserani Snake Park. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
Boma Road, Arusha, 3002

What's nearby

  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Njiro Complex - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hot Plate - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪George's Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Equator Hotel

Property highlights
At The Equator Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Equator Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and ceiling fans

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Equator Hotel Arusha
Equator Hotel
Equator Arusha
The Equator Hotel Hotel
The Equator Hotel Arusha
The Equator Hotel Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is The Equator Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Equator Hotel?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Equator Hotel on Sep 28, 2025 start from P 4,150.14, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Equator Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Equator Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Equator Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Equator Hotel located?

Situated in Arusha, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Arusha Clock Tower. Arusha International Conference Centre and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Equator Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms, good breakfast, and incredibly welcoming and accommodating staff. For the price, the Equator is among the best in Arusha.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

RJP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but very nice and especially the restaurant, good location near the clock tower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Equator in Arusha

Clean , comfortable, good value for the money… staff very accommodating. Excellent location in the center of the town, near clock tower… easy to get transportation to various spots … had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

kjetil

Liked: Staff & service
Very frienfly staff. Good value for the price. Placed right in city center. Spacey rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean, quiet, and comfortable. The restaurant had delicious food with a beautiful breakfast spread. Thank you to the front desk for being so helpful and coordinating rides for me! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend Equator Hotel to anyone visiting Arusha.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will come again!

Nice garden. Very nice staff. Good restaurant. Wifi could be better.

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Room comfort

Very Good Value for Money

Great location. Friendly staff. Fine and abundant breakfast. Spacious room. Beautiful gardens. Full-service restaurant . Under $40 USD per night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HOI KEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location with quiet environment

I came early and they allowed me to check in before noon. Friendly staff asked me did I need mosquito spray at night. Nice location near the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tarald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Balcony facing the garden

Very basic, big plus for large rooms, lots of hot water, really nice garden - and location (very near the Clock Tower, most hotels here are much more expensive) and price. No thrills, but definitely worth the money. We have stayed here several times and will be back. Ask for room with balcony facing the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanislava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant city centre hotel with garden.

The hotel is ideally located in the centre of Arusha. It has wonderful large garden and the spacious balcony of our room overlooked that garden. The rooms were also spacious with comfortable beds. The breakfast was varied with fruits, fresh pancakes and eggs at your choice prepared on the spot. The hotel might need a little update of the bathrooms but currently it is excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner food needs improvement
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

We stayed at Equator hotel 3 nights during our Safari in Tanzania, before, and after. The staff was always smiling and we enjoyed at lot of fist and elbow greetings. Our laundry was done very timely. The restaurant was spacious and the food was well prepared. Expedia didn’t contact them for our arrival but the Equator staff were able to accommodate us. We eve had a few words in Swahili taught to us by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price. The property is beautiful, rooms are clean and turned over every day. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is good, although there could be more consistency in the coffee amount and quality. Nice little bar as well, prices are a bit more expensive than out on the town, but definitely reasonable. My only major complaint is the shower/hot water situation, having stayed in 3 different rooms, it is very inconsistent in how well it works. Sometimes its fine, other times its not. The most recent room I stayed in had plenty of hot water, but when showering, you could only get blisteringly hot or cold at once, never a warm blend. However, hot water issues are common even at the more expensive hotels in Arusha, so its expected. Location is safe and very convenient, right by the clock tower and the museum. I will definitely stay here again next time I am in Arusha
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon rapport qualité prix

Accueil très agréable, literie très confortable. Parfait, tout est positif pour moi. Situation centrale dans la ville. Restaurant à des prix abordables pour éviter de sortir le soir. La réceptionniste a même accepté de changer de date de réservation au dernier moment. A recommander.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

GERARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024