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The Equator Hotel

Property class: 3
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Arusha hotel

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An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
A well-maintained garden with a central pathway, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.
A hotel with a green and beige facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden with grass and yellow flowers.
A lobby with a tiled floor, wooden furniture, and framed artwork on the walls.
A reception area with a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Boma Road, Arusha, 3002
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, City View

A bedroom with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of greenery.

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Arusha

In Arusha .With a stay at this Arusha hotel, you'll be steps from Natural History Museum and a 5-minute walk from Arusha Clock Tower. Arusha International Conference Centre and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Pillars - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Artisan Cofee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Equator Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Arusha hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Equator Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Arusha hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Equator Hotel offers 24 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and slippers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is The Equator Hotel to the airport?

The Equator Hotel is 5.7 mi (25-min drive) away from the Arusha (ARK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Equator Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Equator Hotel.

Does The Equator Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Equator Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Equator Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Equator Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Equator Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Equator Hotel have a pool?

The Equator Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Equator Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Equator Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Equator Hotel to downtown Arusha?

The Equator Hotel is 5.6 mi away from Arusha.

The Equator Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paritosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front office Staff madam Sophia receives guest with smile and ensures you have smooth check-in. Vegeterian Indian meals are well prepared.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lydia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overpriced for what you get. Needs updating

The cleaning staff were all very nice. The front desk staff seemed indifferent and maybe preoccupied. Breakfast was terrible but coffee and teapot in the room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dave

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

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This less expensive hotel in Arusha was quite satisfactory! It’s not 5 stars but it is a safe and comfortable hotel! The reason I gave it a 4 was because the smoke alarm binged all night ? Needs new battery? The bed was fine; mosquito netting was good; breakfast was quite good with lots of fresh fruit! The staff were very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very conveniently located, safe environment. The breakfast buffet was adequate, but we didn't eat any other meals there. The room and bed were comfortable; great hot water in the shower. We were there in the cooler months, so things were fine, but I'm not sure how comfortable it would be in the hot months as there was no AC in the room, but there is a fan. What they really lack is a way to enjoy their outdoor garden area. There were no seats outside in the grass. Maybe a park bench, some tables and chairs placed around the property so you could sit outside on a nice day and enjoy the fresh air would be a big improvement. I would certainly stay here again, but just set your expectations properly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toujours satisfait de cet hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bien situé
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
市内のほぼ中心地にあり、非常に便利でした。部屋も広く清潔で、お湯も問題なく使用できました。バルコニーから広いお庭が見えて美しかったです。テラスでの朝食が爽やかでとてもよかったです。スタッフの方々も親切でフレンドリーでした。チェックイン時間より早く到着したのですが、荷物を預かってくれたので助かりました。
Room
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rapport qualité prix bien
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Chiedozie

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

Sadly horrible everything

No AC, rooms smell and roaches in room. No safe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden is very nice, well looked after. They try very much to keep the rooms and everywhere clean and even the linen. The building needs some tender care, painting and there is a smell that hits you as you enter the lobby or sitting or bar area or the kitchen. I dont know what it is, could be from the building or burning some stuff. That place has a good potential to be a comfortable destination
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A garden hotel in the city

The Equator Hotel Arusha is conveniently located near the Clock Tower, a mini-grocery, and coffee shops like Bamboo Cafe and Africafe. The hotel has a nice garden, courteous staff, and a welcoming owner/manager. The spacious rooms are relatively old, but well-kept. Wifi internet was supposed to be available in the rooms, but the staff couldn't make it work. The staff, and the owner/manager eventually found a way to address the issue. The electricity socket extensions didn't function, too. On our check-out day, we were allowed to store our suitcases; and given packed breakfast to-go, as our safari tour started early in the morning. The receptionist, Fatuma, is courteous and helpful. She can further improve her service by answering questions properly instead of asking questions back*. * a couple of examples: 1. When asked "what is the normal time for breakfast?" Fatuma's response was "what time do you want for breakfast?" We eventually learned that it's 7:30-10 AM. 2. Me during our first breakfast: "What are the options for breakfast?" Fatuma's reply: "What do you want for breakfast?" As it turned out, there was a menu for breakfast. She could have told me about it or shown me the menu right away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020