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Ilboru Safari Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and bars/lounges

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room, Garden View 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room, Garden View 1 Double bed

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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Ilboru, Arusha, Arusha Region, NIL

What's nearby

  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Arusha Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Africafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ilboru Safari Lodge

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the lake
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a bowling alley and a poolside bar at Ilboru Safari Lodge. Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a Swedish massage or a body treatment. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a free daily manager's reception and concerts and live shows.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Coworking spaces, barbecues and free newspapers
Room features
All 52 rooms feature comforts, such as wet bars and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's slippers, children's books and travel cots
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and day beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 51-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Private fenced gardens, separate sitting areas and eco-friendly cleaning products

Languages

Danish, Dutch, English, French, Spanish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Bowling alley
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Hospital bed
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat (51 centimetre high)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 51-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • 5G smartphone data speed
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Computer monitor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Unlimited free smartphone calls
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10, per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 19 and a deposit of USD 25 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls, an off-lead area, pet-sitting services and pet-grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 156.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 160 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off USD19 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 156.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number +255784690748

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ilboru safari lodge
Ilboru Safari Lodge Hotel
Ilboru Safari Lodge Arusha
Ilboru Safari Lodge Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Does Ilboru Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

As of 12 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ilboru Safari Lodge on 23 June 2025 start from AU$186.21, including 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.

Is Ilboru Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 25 per stay and a fee of USD 10 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 19 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Does Ilboru Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 160 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ilboru Safari Lodge located?

This family-friendly Arusha hotel is located on the boardwalk, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha International Conference Centre. Natural History Museum and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Ilboru Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The people who are very friendly the food is good. The pool is beautiful so deep it’s so blue and so beautiful here at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025