A gem of a find - I wanted to find a place close to Kilimanjaro Airport since our flight was arriving at 20:40. The Airport Planet Lodge was one of the closer lodging options to... read more JRO. We had arranged a private transfer from the Airport to the Lodge for a very reasonable $15. Angel was there to greet us when we cleared Customs. Our driver arrived 5 minutes later. The ride to the Lodge took about 10 minutes.
We were greeted by the staff and check in for our room was cordial, yet efficient. Even though it was after 22:00 they kept someone in the kitchen to make a pizza for us.
Our room was better than expected. Essentially, it was a brick bungalow. It was spacious, equipped with a safe, a mini fridge and a coffee/tea station. The bed was large and comfortable. Our room also had a large bathroom with a tub and a separate shower. We were more than pleased with the room.
The grounds are not large, but they are nice and are surrounded by a wall, so the area felt very secure. There is a nice swimming pool and a small work out facility.
I cannot say enough good things about the staff. They were so friendly and helpful.
We only stayed the one night, as we had to meet our safari tour the next day. Our only regret is that we did not stay longer.

  Convenient Family Stay After Arrival - Convenient lodge very close to Kilimanjaro. Shuttle was easy to find and utilize. Check-In was handled very well. Food and service were excellent.

Our family arrived for... read more a one night stay on July 2025. We would happily return after arriving at JRO or if needing a day room before departing.

  After a great 14 day safari, my family and I spent a day and a half at this hotel. The accommodations and people were very nice, no complaints there. We... read more decided to eat a late lunch then eat nothing until the flight, which we boarded at 2:40 am. At around 8:00 pm before the flight, the nightmare began and continued on the bus to the airport, in the airport and right up until the 10 hour flight boarded.

This is my first review in a decade, I don't normally write them, but if I can help anyone to avoid the experience we just went through, it's worth a shot.

Nice accommodation, be super, super careful on your food choice.

Hotel management, don't bother responding, I'll never stay there again, do a review of your workers accommodation (I've seen it in the back of the hotel) and ensure the cleanliness is acceptable, at first glance, it is not. Then do a review of your kitchen equipment and staff cleanliness. Totally unacceptable to make your clients sick and I hope someone lisyens to this message and avoids your hotel.

  Great - Excellent for last day in Tanzania before catching our flight. The beds are very comfortable dinner was delicious and they had good drinks at the bar. The room was very... read more spacious with a nice pool and spa services available too. The staff were helpful with any question or concern I had.

  Warm staff and comfortable lodge - Super hospitable and warm staff. I stayed for a night in between flights and felt so welcomed. Joshua picked us up at the airport and it was a smooth ride... read more to the lodge.

The room was comfortable and the mosquito nets made us feel safe while sleeping.

Breakfast the next morning was delicious. My friend didn’t make it to breakfast and they graciously offered to make her a plate and bring it to the room.

Would happily come back here anytime.

  Wonderful Place to Kick Off Our Safari! - We had a wonderful time staying at airport planet lodge before our safari! They took such wonderful care of us and all of the staff was so kind. Husnah especially... read more made our stay special and made sure that we had everything we needed during our stay! 10/10 would recommend!

  Restful Garden Oasis - This oasis of luxury was a delightfully unexpected finish to our three weeks in Tanzania. We chose the hotel because it is the closest the the Kilimanjaro airport, but inside... read more the walls of the secure compound is a garden oasis.

As we passed through reception, my jaw dropped and I said, “Oh!” The grounds are immaculately kept, and serenely restful. After a short stroll on the well lit walkway, we entered our room and I said “Oh!”again. Our bed was large and comfortable; the bathroom had a large walk-in shower with very hot water, as well as a tub if you prefer. The air conditioning cooled the room comfortably. The room is thoughtfully stocked with anything you could need, including shower slippers and robes, and bottled water in both the bedroom and the bathroom.

The staff is very friendly and attentive, which is common in Tanzania, but the amenities set the Airport Planet Lodge apart. Definitely worth staying here.

  This hotel has excellent and spacious rooms with impressive bathrooms. Beds are comfortable, towels are super clean, staff are professional and friendly. Your stay comes with a lovely and... read more delicious breakfast . The dinning area is big and you have several seating options, which makes it ideal for business meetings.. The hotel is strategically located, thus making it easier to access Kilimanjaro International Airport and the Cities of Arusha and Moshi. You can also do day trips from this hotel to various attractions. I fully recommend this facility for all your leisure, relaxation and nd business travel needs.