Warm, inviting, accomodating. - I had amazing stay at Planet Lodges. The accomodations were beautiful and comfortable, and the staff was attentive to my every need. I would definitely recommend Planet Lodges to anyone... read more needing a place to stay during a long layover in JRO airport.

  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.

  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.

  Amazing! - A m a z i n g!
The staff are so so Nice! Paul was our server most of the time here and he is great as a server, but... read more most important as a person! Always Smiling and Happy 🙂
The cocktails were very good! Especially the Mojito and the Margarita. (The lime comes directly from the tree by the pool) - The price is reasonable compare to the world.
The Rooms are so Big! Especially the ones outside. Around evening time , the housekeeping is coming and closing the net against the insects.
I love this place. It was my piece of heaven for two days. Thank you! Asante

  Day room stay - The lodge is about 10 min. car ride from Kilimanjaro airport.
The room was perfect except AC
not functioning. The bacony offered a good view of the garden..
Staff... read more was delightful .
Food was well presented and tasty.

  Good choice, didn’t disappoint. Staff was exceptional - front desk to restaurant staff to the manager. They all wanted to make sure we were comfortable. Nice... read more clean room, steady wifi, extremely nice gift shop with local products, not imported. This lodge is growing and it’s not having an impact to their customers. They have a walking trail within their complex, clean swimming pool and nice outside gym area.

  Adequate just - Pretty charmless place but children enjoyed their pizza which they said was good. Proximity to airport is the best thing about this place as otherwise I’d avoid. Rooms are adequate... read more and clean but felt like being in a prison so not recommended

  Very friendly hotel - Great place to stay, either before or after a climb or safari. Clean spacious rooms, good food and an incredibly friendly staff. Close to the airport and very safe.... read more Recommend rooms in the back to cut down on traffic noise.
We were able to store our luggage there between our climb and safari