Blue elephant villas
About this bed and breakfast
Nestled in Arusha, this charming bed and breakfast for $67 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Located within 6.4 km of Old German Boma and 6.9 km of Uhuru monument in Arusha, Blue elephant villas provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Arusha
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(128 Reviews)
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10.0
Tout était parfait ! La nourriture est très bonne, la chambre est propre . La propriétaire est très gentille et vous aidera pour tout ce dont vous aurez besoin.
Le transfert centre ville/ hôtel coûte 10 000TZS pour 2.
10.0
- the manager, Agnes, goes to great lengths to make you feel comfortable and well taken care of (incl. sending over towels when we had to stay longer on safari & arranging free transportation to the shuttle bus to Nairobi because one of us had an injury)
- all staff are veeeeery friendly
- wonderful breakfast
- nicely arranged inside and outside (buildings, yard, verandas, rooms)
- after the first night (out of 5), we got an upgrade on the room free of charge
- the manager’s brother arranges trips (safari, Masai village, trekking, etc.)
10.0
There is better place where you can stay in Arusha.
Agnes is unique, she is worried about you all the time, she prepares you a fresh breakfast every morning, she helps you with everything, I can only say positive things, Please don’t miss the opportunity to stay here, value for money and price from another planet.
I highly recommend staying in the hotel, the beds incredibly comfortable, we came here with a friend, an absolute peace in this hotel and to download the wonderful cleanliness, one of the cleanest places I have been, it has a garden wonderful.
Agnes thank you very much for everything Agnes you are the best hostess that can be had.
Nothing all was perfect
9.0
A big local house consisted of rooms with private bathroom and a shared sofa room.
The owner- hostess is a lovely lady that cooks amazingly and not lose any meal while staying.It costs 10$ and it is really worth it!
Also she tries to make you feel so cosy and have a very nice stay!
It didn’t have any small bottle of shower/shampoo and there wasn’t any shop nearby to buy.
10.0
Breakfast was great, it included fruit, eggs, chapati, and bread as well as coffee, milk, and tea. The manager, Agness was an absolute gem; very attentive and kind. They also have great books in the common area that you can borrow!
9.0
Thank you Agnes for being an amazing host. She is very accommodating and nothing is a problem. The room was lovely and spacious and clean. Breakfast was delicious - heaps of fresh fruit, coffee/ tea, egg, chapati, pancake, toast and more! It is a great location on the edge of Arusha town with grocery stores only a few hundred meters walk. I would definitely stay again. Asante sana Agnes.
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay here. Agnes was so kind to us and so helpful. She's the best! My wife and I highly recommend staying here when you're in Arusha :)
10.0
This place is really great - Agness is very welcoming and will make you feel comfortable. I have stayed there 2 weeks for work and could not get bored of the very filling breakfast (some pics attached). The garden is wonderful & colorful - swinging chair, comfy benches, some tables...
The location is good too - it's not directly into town but it's on a main road so you can easily take a dala dala to/from town. Or there's a lot of motorbikes and tuk tuk to move around.
For dinner, there are a few places around the hostel (the BBQ right next to it is quite nice), and there's even a cafe in Arusha which delivers.
The WiFi is strong - I had a few online meetings on Teams/Zoom, never had a glitch.
Very happy with my stay!
5.0
I absolutely loved the owner of this homestay. She is lovely.
My partner and I are very tall and the bed was pretty small! You are actually staying at someone’s house in a room behind the house. You need to go through the living room and kitchen to get there.
8.0
We had a wonderful stay. The bed and shower in the double deluxe room were perfect. The host Agnes was very kind and helpful. She even made us breakfast to go when we left the place at 5 in the morning to catch our bus.
9.0
Well run and value for money.
Nothing if you are not expecting.
10.0
It was a pleasure to stay at Blue Elephant villas! For any question you can just ask the staff and they will help you in any way! Very good food nd decent room! Kind and friendly staff.
10.0
The environment is beautiful, it's very secure and closer to the city centre. The rooms are perfect and comfortable 👌 Agnes was such a good host 👌 The breakfast and dinner was fabulous. The other lady called Hawa cooked very delicious food .They are so welcoming and wonderful. I loved my stay there. I'll definitely visit again.
10.0
Everything was great, hosts are amazing and go out of their way to help with anything you need
Would definitely stay here again
Since this place is more catered towards travelers on a budget, maybe think about re-pricing a dinner offer as $15 is too much for travelers that stay in hostels
If it was $7-8 maybe we would've joined
3.0
It was close to the main road
Never knew that you are Imprisoned after 10pm because they specifically put it in their contract with Booking.Com that no one can exit the property after 10pm and the gate is double padlocked and only opened again for breakfast.
Never had a curfew since living at my parents house and it was quite frightening knowing that you had to rush back by 10pm like little Teenagers
9.0
The staff are excellent and Agnes is a warm, welcoming and generous host. She will take care of you and is incredibly helpful.
7.0
Some of the rooms are great with nice outdoor terrace. The host and staff and very friendly and will assist wherever possible to make your stay more pleasant.
Pick a room at the front of the main house and not the back.
10.0
Agnes is a warm and welcoming host, nice location with a lot of shops near by. Very nice common area with day beds and sofas and a beautiful green garden. Nice decorated place with big spacious rooms. The breakfast was very filling. The dog Winta is a big bonus :)
8.0
The staff was great especially Agnes, she is lovely, kind, welcoming and extremely accommodating.
10.0
We had a wonderful stay at Blue elephant villas. Agnes is so very kind, she made this place a home for us. The breakfast was always delicious and very rich and we also had dinner which was very tasty too. The garden is a nice place to relax and the town center is very close. You can also book a safari or mountain trip, Agnes brother runs a well reputated travelling bussines. All in all highly recommended!
7.0
Agnes was superb...very kind, helpful, and efficient. I booked an extra night because of how great I was treated the first two nights I'd booked. The food was good, and Agnes is really receptive to anything you may want organised - I got fruits on a random afternoon, I got a taxi around town and to the airport, I got directions to the malls, I got a lot of coffee. There's also a dog, Winter...Winta... delightful little energetic girl.
For the rate per night, I cannot complain at all.
10.0
Do yourself a favour, stop researching elsewhere and stay here. Stayed previously at 5 star Meru hotel, and sure it was flash, but the Blue elephant so much more relaxed atmosphere, homey & beautiful gardens/chill zones, you wouldn't pick that it's just off the busy main street. The amazing girls will look after you and keep you well fed. Such a gem! I'll be back!
10.0
We had a great stay at Blue Elephant. Agnes and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great!
7.0
My only concern was that we booked two patio rooms and we only got one. O
Our room should have been better
10.0
Everything was amazing and on point 🙌🏾🤩
10.0
Great host and delicious breakfast
10.0
Very friendly and helpful staff. They served a nice freshly prepared breakfast on your own patio, asking you how you liked your eggs and a nice portion of fresh fruit. Great value for money on the accommodation. The room we had was spacious with a private little patio with table and sofa. Comfortable bed. From the accommodation it’s a 1 minute walk to the main road. You can easily get a dalla dalla(local bus)/ or hail a taxi/ order a taxi with bolt. We also walked a few times to the city centre in about half an hour. Around the corner of the Blue Elephant, at the main road, there is a nice little bar where you can have a drink in the evening, you can get some bbq snacks there aswel. It’s called Naca meat up. All in all we would recommend staying here.
10.0
Beautiful place with cozy rooms, comfortable beds and delicious food! Agnes took wonderful care of us, we felt like home. We would definitely choose Blue Elephant Villas again. Asante sana :)
9.0
Nice and sufficient breakfast with local fruits, egg and bread
10.0
I really liked how warm Agnes was, she helped us so much during our stay and the food she makes is exceptional. The world needs more people like her, she’s truly one of the kindest people I know and have met.
10.0
We had an amazing stay in Blue elephant villas. It exceeded our expectations. We tried different rooms and they were all very cozy and clean. We really felt at home there. The staff was really friendly. Agnes took really good care of us. She made an amazing breakfast every day and Greg, the owner, was really helpful to organise tours and safaris. We can't wait to come back!
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FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Arusha?
The average price for a rental in Arusha is $53 per night. This rental is $14 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Blue elephant villas. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Blue elephant villas pet friendly?
Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Blue elephant villas?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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