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The Researchers Rest

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Arusha with free breakfast and restaurant

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Garden
Standard Double Room
Dining
Garden
The Researchers Rest offers a warm retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast, a serene garden, and a library to unwind. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, barbecue grills on site and free self parking available nearby the property.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Plot No. 196/17 Kiranyi, Arusha, Arusha Region

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 7 min drive
  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 7 min drive
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 8 min drive
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Africafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Khan's Barbeque - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Researchers Rest

Property highlights
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Researchers Rest. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Researchers Rest include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

The Researchers Rest Arusha
The Researchers Rest Bed & breakfast
The Researchers Rest Bed & breakfast Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is The Researchers Rest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Researchers Rest?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Researchers Rest?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Researchers Rest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Researchers Rest provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Researchers Rest located?

Situated in Arusha, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, Arusha Declaration Monument and Cultural Heritage Centre. Arusha International Conference Centre and Arusha Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Researchers Rest Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eddie is so friendly and his food was fabulous. Comfortable and homey atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After the adventures of a 3 day safari, arriving at the Researcher's Rest was such a relief. I was so sad our stay at was limited to 1 night. Between the food, book selection and general attention to detail, I felt like I was home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023