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Airport & Arusha

About Airport Planet Lodge

Feel At Home With Us

Airport Planet Lodge will captivate you with the natural beauty of northern Tanzanian landscape. Home to various tropical trees, plants and flowers with many different species of birds, guests enjoy great views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru and top class amenities.

Our unique African architectural designs, coupled with growing gardens, excellent amenities,and commitment to service we want your stay to be comfortable and enjoyable – be it for a few hours or several nights. You can unwind at the spa, take a dip at the swimming pool, get a workout at the fitness center, relax with drink at one of two bars, order from the restaurant or shop at the souvenir and Tanzanite shops at your leisure. Laundry service is available too. All services are provided with genuine Tanzanian hospitality from our team of Staff and Managers.

We certainly want you to feel at home with us!

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Airport Planet Lodge

Staff

We thrive at meeting your needs, so try us! “Hakuna Matata!” is our favourite response. Your satisfaction is our mission, ensuring your stay here is both enjoyable and memorable.

Services

For in-house guests, we offer complimentary Airport (JRO) transfers to/from our Lodge*, access to our business center with computers and printer, a 24hrs coffee / tea station with fresh homemade cookies.

Relaxation

At Airport Planet Lodge, our guests can access walking trails, enjoy beautiful gardens with many different species of birds and great views of Mount Kilimanjaro when the sky is clear. In the Lodge, we offer excellent shower facilities ideal for those arriving or departing through the nearby Kilimanjaro Airport.

Airport Planet Lodge

In Room & Other Services

Rooms

24 En Suite Standard rooms, 6 Deluxe suites and 1 Executive suite, 3 Interconnected (family) chalets, 1 Wheelchair accessible
room

Features

Individually decorated with AC, TV & Coffee / Tea making amenities and balcony

Amenities

Spa • Swimming Pool • Souvenir Shop • Fitness Center • Tanzanite Shopping • Walking Trail

Complimentary

Quick (preflight) Shower Facilities — Complimentary Shared Transfers (JRO) • Private Transfers

Free Wifi

Complimentary Breakfast & WiFi

Dining

Restaurant open serving B/Fast, Lunch & Dinner, Two Bars & fire Pizza Oven

Corporate Events

Conference Facilities

Activities

Things to do & in Lodge Activities

Book online today and look forward to a relaxing stay with us

Call Us at (+255) 686141670 or Email Bookings@Planet-Lodges.com

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Testimonials

  • star rating  I rate the staff highly—very helpful.
    Room was comfortable. Restaurant food and service were quite good.
    The ‘Airport’ name is misleading. This hotel is in the middle of nowhere. Nothing... read more

    agilen53
    September 15, 2021
  • star rating  Perfect Layover Escape Near Kilimanjaro - I flew into Kilimanjaro at noon with a long layover until 1:25 a.m., and this hotel was a lifesaver. They offer convenient day rooms from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,... read more

    Krisdly
    December 8, 2025
  • star rating  A gem in Arusha! - We stayed in a room before our evening flight-we were picked up from JRO and brought to the lodge, were greeted by efficient and warm staff and were able to... read more

    Passport23950839791
    September 21, 2024
  • star rating  A gem - A really lovely lodge, amazing staff (shout out to Betrim, Aslam and Husna). The rooms are spacious and I mean huge! They are neat, clean, come with some delicious fresh... read more

    Jet35300919582
    November 28, 2025
  • star rating  Excellent stay. Worth the price ! - This location provides excellent services and accommodations. The staff go up a beyond to take care of all of your needs. The food and room amenities exceeded my expectations. Great... read more

    Calli_9
    June 26, 2025
  • star rating  Nice stop - The airport staff recommended that we go to this hotel instead of staying at the airport for our six hour layover in Kilimanjaro. We had a lovely lunch on their... read more

    Sandy L
    May 13, 2025
  • star rating  Great hotel! - Originally we chose this hotel because of the proximity to the Kilimanjaro airport. I’m so glad we did. Prompt pick up and drop off at the airport. The rooms were... read more

    Stacy G
    June 1, 2023
  • star rating  perfect hotel and closest to Kilimanjaro JRO - perfect hotel and closest to Kilimanjaro JRO international airport for a late night or early morning flight as they have free shuttle starting at 7 am and can arrange special... read more

    NehaBoise_Idaho
    June 30, 2024