We arrived very late owing to a delayed flight, but the staff were waiting for us and made us feel welcome from the start. The staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel itself is charming and authentically African while being in a very convenient location. Breakfast was most satisfying and the restaurant offers an extensive menu of African and Asian dishes. The hotel also has an attractive, well-kept garden.

Overshadowed by its larger and more modern neighbour the Palace Hotel, it may not be the most luxurious in Arusha, but we found the Equator to be perfectly comfortable and an oasis of peace in the very heart of the city.

The personal was wonderfull. They help me with everything. They carry me like the own daughter... So for me they are like my Arusha-Family now. If you need something, they will be there for you. One time I wanted to eat something but it was very late. So they bring me to a good Restaurant next to the hotel personaly. I get a little struggle because of my card wasn't working and they be very helpful giving me different solutions. And the personal was every time friendly and respectfully. The breakfast was nice. Every thing fresh. They prepare you fresh Eggs too. A good variety. A little regional and a little international/continental. Delicious. The Room is very good also. I have everything you need. And if you need something else, you have only to ask. It was really very clear and organized. The hotel is good placed. You have every thing neyt to you: Bank, supermarket, some Safari-planer and more.. You have there even some interesting places like Center or Market. But the interesting thing is, you don't hear nothing from the trouble outside. On the contrary, it is wonderfull because is quite, you have a beautiful garden to walk and a running river is very relaxing. Despite it is so central, it was a good region. You feel every time secure and the people don't stress or scary you. If you compare the Hotel with others, it is one of the best one. And the price was fair. Of course, it is not a Hilton but for Arusha is a good deal. I will recommended it..

Everything was good

The room was good spacious, clean. Good service. I also appreciated the hands on from the Manager who was around always ensuring that we are good. I felt valued.

If possible i would suggest that the charging plug should have at least one universal adaptor. Carrying adaptors for travel is not great and it is difficult to find them. Looked for the around Arusha and could not get hold of one.

The Indian food is exceptional, and the chef is outstanding. Despite being an older property, the hotel is impeccably clean, and the rooms are very spacious. The staff is extremely helpful, always cheerful. The owner, the manager are extremely warm people going out of there way to make it a pleasant stay Chavi Meattle

Wi-Fi could have been better but everything else more than compensates for it.

Lovely old hotel in city centre. Large Room clean and airy. Staff very friendly and helpful. * on returning to the hotel they had read my review and what I did not like.. and put me in a room over the garden. I have upped my rating to 9. Thank you to the great staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Room was over the car park so got early and late noises. Also a couple of nights there was late night/ early morning music from some local bar or night spot.

The hotel is very central and modern. The rooms are large with one wall of windows opening onto a balcony and facing a treed garden. Comfortable king-size bed and the bathroom was clean with hot water. Having an in-house restaurant was very convenient and the food was good. The staff was very helpful and the Nairobi-Arusha shuttle picks up there.

No complaints at all.

The central location, the garden with old mango and avocado trees, spacious room and balcony and last but not least the outstanding friendliness staff and great service - we had several wishes and they made all of it happen (e.g. water kettle in the room). Good Indian food is served until 10 pm.

If you stay for more than a night or if view is important to you, ask for a room with garden view.

It is a great value for money. The hotel is conveniently located very close to the Conference center. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are regularly and thoroughly cleaned. Included breakfast was a great bonus. Special thanks to Mr John for accommodating my request for a late checkout.

The staff are excellent and would do anything to help make your stay more comfortable. Lovely bar and very reasonable prices. Very good choice of international dishes

No tea or coffee making facilities but you can go downstairs and make your own to take to your room

Great location, beautiful gardens, friendly staff (Sophia was particularly lovely, as was the friendly cleaner and the smart wait staff) world class Indian food - I eat a lot of Indian and this was definitely up there with the best!, and big rooms with comfy beds. Okay, it’s kinda like going back in time and the bathrooms are a little run down but it’s clean and this is Tanzania after all - I can’t imagine that Reno’s are in the budget!

Only a suggestion, but it was very quiet during my visit, so some music at breakfast would have been great. I was sat by myself in a huge silent room with a very lovely and attentive waiter, but it just felt a bit awkward.