Arusha: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Arusha side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Aves Executive Hotel	Best Value Sanna Boutique Hotel	Luxury Gran Meliá Arusha
Guest score	8.1/10	8.5/10	9.3/10
Reviews	272	686	301
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Mianzini	23101 Goliondoi Road Ngorongoro building 10th floor	Simeon Road Gran Melia Hotel
Reference price per night	€39	€174	€369
Guests like	Location: A short walk to the city centre and close to the main road. Staff: Friendly and professional team provide helpful service.	Location: Central spot near the Clock Tower, Masai market, cafes, and local amenities. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and attentive team provide efficient service. Location: Peaceful setting with views of Mount Meru and surrounding coffee plantations.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Freshly prepared dishes, though variety is limited and service can be slow.	Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, though airport shuttles and security deposits are considered expensive.	Airport Connection: Convenient base near the terminal, though transfer coordination is sometimes unreliable.
Good for	family, parking, ac, breakfast	spa, gym, ac, breakfast	spa, parking, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Aves Executive Hotel if price matters most, Sanna Boutique Hotel for the best balance of score and price, and Gran Meliá Arusha if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.