Amazing Airport Hotel! - We loved our stay here, we could not believe this was an airport hotel. My husband and I came to Tanzania on our honeymoon and stayed at the hotel for... read more two nights before heading out to a safari. The staff was so kind, the food was delicious, and as everyone else wrote, the rooms were clean and comfortable. We rested up in their very comfortable beds, and even got massages at their spa (some of the best massages we’ve ever had). Could not recommend this place enough if you need a stay very conveniently located near the airport, yet feels like a private little getaway in itself.

  Clean, friendly and comfortable, near the airport - Very convenient for Kilimanjaro Airport, very clean - the staff are so friendly and helpful. Rooms and beds are incredibly clean and comfortable.
Would recommend to anyone

  This is a charming, private hotel so conveniently located close to the airport. The staff is extremely welcoming, and I felt that they made every effort for our comfort and... read more convenience.
Our dinner was delicious, and the lovely secluded garden made us feel miles away from busy roads and hectic travel.
It was very peaceful and serene!

  Great last minute stay before flying back to US - An incredible experience that exceeded our expectations!! The place was beautiful and the people were amazing!! While definitely recommend ***** and be sure to use the spa when staying,... read more it was one of the best massages we ever had. Strongly recommend.

  Ok for a day room - Needed a room for the day before flight home. It’s fine, but I don’t understand all the glowing reviews. It’s the epitome of average. Internet is painfully... read more slow. Room was clean but bathroom was dated. Had a decent massage. Gift shop has barely anything.

  Amazing staff - They have great attentive staff that work very hard to make sure your needs are met. The grounds are beautiful, and the rooms are nice, clean and air conditioned. We... read more didn’t have time to try the pool, gym, or the spa, but other guests were raving about getting massages.

  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.

  We prebooked an alternate property online before our Cosmos Tours Safari. At the end of our safari, a Cosmos representative transferred us from Arusha to Kilimanjaro. The "hotel"... read more was not as advertised, to say the least, and we asked the driver to take us to a good hotel. He drove us to the Planet Lodge which turned out to be closer to the Airport for our flight home the next day. We were relieved to find a room was available in this lovely hotel.

Although we were charged high season rates in February, we were not about to argue. I feel we were taken advantage of a bit in that regard but we were not disappointed with the friendly staff, service, food, and accommodations. I lost my prescription sunglasses and approached the front desk to ask if they had been left in the lobby at check-in. The manager overheard the conversation and after determining that my glasses were not found in the lobby, he went out of his way to contact our Cosmos driver, Franklin. My glasses were found by Franklin in the van and he returned them at 9 pm that evening to me. Needless to say, I was extremely grateful to both the staff of Planet Lodge and to Franklin of Cosmos Tours. Asante Sana!

Even at high season rates, this hotel was good value for the money. The property has great security. The rooms are clean with adjustable air conditioning and great water pressure. The food was delicious with breakfast included in our overnight stay. Also included was our transfer to the airport by the hotel shuttle van. We had the opportunity to relax at their beautiful, clean pool. The gardens are lovely. The staff is friendly and accommodating.

Overall, a great experience before the 30-hour trip home to Canada.