Planet Lodges

  Warm, welcoming staff and immaculate accommodation and facilities - highly recommended.  - I was fortunate to stay at this terrific hotel (which is well situated for the Kilimanjaro airport) three times in a ten day period, and I could not recommend it... read more more highly. It is an oasis of calm efficiency, the Manager (Abuu) and his team (particularly Everest, Happy, and Shaffi, and all the restaurant staff), were so welcoming, attentive, helpful and courteous, and all facilities (including the pool and change rooms) were spotlessly clean and tidy. The airport shuttle was most appreciated, and the provision of a work space with internet was also. Thank you all for providing a really lovely home away from home and for such kind and generous service.

  Great place - Amazing service and lodge. Stayed only one night, but enjoyed every moment. Rooms are very clean, service is excellent and it feels like you are in the jungle. ... read more Breakfast was really good with eggs made the way you like, crepes, fruits, pastries and many other things. Thank you!

  10/10 experience - Incredible hotel, extremely convenient to airport before or after going to safari. Staff is so friendly and accommodating, rooms and clean and comfortable, delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend. Wish we... read more could have stayed for longer!!

  Fantastic Stay! - Our one-night stay at Planet Lodge was absolutely amazing! From the moment we entered the compound until we left, the staff was fantastic—super sweet, accommodating, and attentive to every detail.... read more The property manager, Abu, and his incredible team ensured we were well taken care of, even for our short visit. We especially appreciated how everyone made us feel welcome, often saying, "This is your home," which added such a warm and personal touch to our experience.

The local meal we had for dinner was delicious and a wonderful highlight of our stay. Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable—perfect for a restful night.

Although brief, our experience at Planet Lodge was memorable, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so special!

  Guest experience - Good hotel and nice service from the staff. The room is big and equipped with air con!!! It’s around 10 minute drive to Kilimanjaro international airport. It’s a very good... read more option if you want to stay over for one night before heading down to Arusha.

  Warm welcome at Planet Lodge! - Best service ever! Such a beautiful setting with warm, helpful people!!! The pool is so refreshing and a shining gem surrounded by beautiful gardens. I loved the smell of ylang... read more ylang tree right outside my room. The spa services are outstanding as well!

  We prebooked an alternate property online before our Cosmos Tours Safari. At the end of our safari, a Cosmos representative transferred us from Arusha to Kilimanjaro. The "hotel"... read more was not as advertised, to say the least, and we asked the driver to take us to a good hotel. He drove us to the Planet Lodge which turned out to be closer to the Airport for our flight home the next day. We were relieved to find a room was available in this lovely hotel.

Although we were charged high season rates in February, we were not about to argue. I feel we were taken advantage of a bit in that regard but we were not disappointed with the friendly staff, service, food, and accommodations. I lost my prescription sunglasses and approached the front desk to ask if they had been left in the lobby at check-in. The manager overheard the conversation and after determining that my glasses were not found in the lobby, he went out of his way to contact our Cosmos driver, Franklin. My glasses were found by Franklin in the van and he returned them at 9 pm that evening to me. Needless to say, I was extremely grateful to both the staff of Planet Lodge and to Franklin of Cosmos Tours. Asante Sana!

Even at high season rates, this hotel was good value for the money. The property has great security. The rooms are clean with adjustable air conditioning and great water pressure. The food was delicious with breakfast included in our overnight stay. Also included was our transfer to the airport by the hotel shuttle van. We had the opportunity to relax at their beautiful, clean pool. The gardens are lovely. The staff is friendly and accommodating.

Overall, a great experience before the 30-hour trip home to Canada.

  Perfect Post-Safari Stay Near the Airport - After an unforgettable Serengeti safari, my friend and I stayed at the Airport Lodge and couldn’t have asked for a better place to unwind before flying out. The rooms were... read more clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, offering the perfect rest after days of travel. We loved the pool area—peaceful and refreshing.

Dinner was excellent, with generous portions and great flavor, and the staff was attentive throughout our stay. We both booked massages and really enjoyed them—definitely worth it!

The complimentary hotel shuttle was reliable and comfortable, getting us to the airport right on time without any stress. This was the ideal spot to relax, recharge, and wrap up our Tanzanian adventure. Highly recommend!