Planet Lodges

  Great short stay - Good food, dessert was exceptional- lemon profiteroles, deliciously fluffy and light. Grest selection of drinks and cocktails. Staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Close access to Kilimanjaro airport. Room... read more comfortable and well equipped.

  Comfortable Oasis near JRO - We picked this location because of the location to the airport based on reviews. This is not a new hotel but the people make it a warm and... read more inviting oasis. Clean, comfortable beds and spacious rooms add to the list of positives. Breakfast buffet was very nice. Wait staff so friendly

  Plant Lodge was an awesome place to stay. Clean, friendly staff. Tegema was my favorite wait staff highly recommend - Great location, clean, beautiful gardens, friendly staff. Very accommodating to visitors. I would highly recommend!

  Amazing Hotel & Convenient to Airport - I had the best time staying at Planet Lodges. They were extremely kind and accommodating at all times. Irene, especially, made me feel at home with her service at breakfast.... read more What a kind soul. The food was tasty and their grounds are beautiful. They had a gym, also, which I really appreciated. I will definitely be back!

  Beware: while convenient for the airport, they are set out to squeeze the last dollars from you before you head home. I have seen German government bureaucrats with more... read more flexibility than these guys. My wife and I stayed with our 3 kids for 6 Hrs after the end of our Safari and the flight back home leaving at midnight. We just wanted a quick shower and a a place to change. Even though we booked 2 rooms at $200+ each, they insisted they had to charges us an extra $100 for our little one since each room only accommodates 2. I tried to make them understand that we wouldn't even take the free breakfast, as we would leave at midnight, nor would we do much sleeping and the 4 beds were fine, but after initially saying they'd try for an upgrade, the manager handed me 3 pages of small print regarding their "official policies" and insisted we pay. This all occurred AFTER we were already in the rooms, otherwise I would have simply sat in the lobby. Even the tour operator called them and spoke in Swahili pleading that they be flexible, but they would not budge and inch. So between a mediocre dinner, a noisy room by the highway, a checkout that lasted 35 min to charge the CC (with a 5% surcharge), a late delivery to the airport by their shuttle that left 8 guests waiting in the... Beware: while convenient for the airport, they are set out to squeeze the last dollars from you before you head home. I have seen German government bureaucrats with more flexibility than these guys. My wife and I stayed with our 3 kids for 6 Hrs after the end of our Safari and the flight back home leaving at midnight. We just wanted a quick shower and a a place to change. Even though we booked 2 rooms at $200+ each, they insisted they had to charges us an extra $100 for our little one since each room only accommodates 2. I tried to make them understand that we wouldn't even take the free breakfast, as we would leave at midnight, nor would we do much sleeping and the 4 beds were fine, but after initially saying they'd try for an upgrade, the manager handed me 3 pages of small print regarding their "official policies" and insisted we pay. This all occurred AFTER we were already in the rooms, otherwise I would have simply sat in the lobby. Even the tour operator called them and spoke in Swahili pleading that they be flexible, but they would not budge and inch. So between a mediocre dinner, a noisy room by the highway, a checkout that lasted 35 min to charge the CC (with a 5% surcharge), a late delivery to the airport by their shuttle that left 8 guests waiting in the buss, and only 4 Hrs nap, we paid $600. I could have done that in NYC for less. Everywhere else in Tanzania people were friendly and accommodating. This was the only place where the entire staff looked like they didn't want to be there... The low point of our stay in Tanzania. They need to learn what a repeat customer is. Next time I will stay in Arusha and take the extra 30 min to drive to the airport as well spent price to avoid this awful place. More

  Airport Planet Lodge -Restful and Beautiful Surounds - Great place, great service, very good food.Very comfortable room, good bed.Nice veranda to sit on and have a cuppa.Makes for a restful night before leaving beautiful Tanzinia after a wonderful... read more safari.Or a rest after flight before starting !

  A little savanna - Really nice place to stay! Staff is lovely, food and internet is good. Was here one week to work at KIA airport. Will definitely be back some day! Recommended, even... read more if you are just traveling by..

  Wonderful Stay! - This is a great place to stay near Kili Airport, when arriving or departing. It is a beautiful property, with landscaped gardens and a tranquil pool/hot tub. Our room... read more was super-comfy, and the breakfast buffet had a wide variety of quality foods. I can't say enough.