Great hotel, great staff and very close to the airport - On arrival afer a short journey from JRO I was greeted by great staff. Check in was very friendly but also very professional. The staff work very hard to... read more make sure your needs are met. I couldn't check in online for my next flight and reception went above and beyond to solve my problem. The grounds are beautiful, and the rooms are spacious, clean and air conditioned. I didn’t have time to try the gym, or the spa, but the pool was area was lovely. Dinner was excellent. I couldn't try the breakfast due to a very early flight but I was given a packed one which I thoroughly enjoyed at the airport after check in.

  Slice of Paradise - This slice of paradise was just what we needed after two weeks of trekking, hiking and climbing. The staff was incredibly hospitable, the room was large, very clean and... read more the food was great. I don't know when I will be back across the world but this is where I would come back to. FANTASTIC STAY!

  Great and easy stay at Airport Planet Lodge! - The staff was really nice and kind. So close to the airport and they provide airport shuttle there and back. The waiters were attentive and very polite. No complaints at... read more all. If there was a such thing as a perfect stay. The Airport Planet Lodge would be my pick.

  Beautiful lodge to end a safari - The reception/ lobby is nicely set up and welcoming. Good first impression. A very well maintained garden with a pool and spa surrounded by the bungalows. Our room and bathroom... read more was spacious and with excellent amenities. A wonderful lodge to end our safari.

  Great experience at the Planet Lodge - My husband and I stayed here for one night while passing through, as we needed a hotel close to the airport, and everything exceeded our expectations. From the moment we... read more arrived, we were impressed by the thoughtful touches, like refreshing towels and hibiscus juice. The food, massages, and service were all exceptional. The massage was one of the best I’ve ever had. We highly recommend this hotel for its outstanding hospitality and relaxing atmosphere.

  An oasis! - Great place to stay! Stayed here two years ago and it’s still a wonderful hotel. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Accommodations were very comfortable and clean. Food is excellent.... read more It felt like an oasis, and I’ll definitely stay at Planet Lodge again on my next trip.

  Dream honeymoon - Great place, friendly staff, very good food.
They prepared for us a flower composition on the bed and a bottle of wine as a gift. Moreover, they prepared a private... read more table by the pool, very cozy and romantic.
Totally recommended!

  This is the perfect property to stay in Arusha especially if you're in transit on the way to the National Parks and Reserves.
We got picked up from the... read more airport late in the evening and got quickly assigned our rooms. The rooms were high quality and the beds were fantastic. The hotel has a fairly decent continental-ish breakfast spread with omelettes, breads and fruit.

A small nit is the unheated pool which made it difficult for us to us.

I would recommend this hotel as a starting point if you are planning a multi day trip to Tanzania.