We traveled from the States and were going to Zanzibar the next day. We needed a place near the airport and chose the Planet Lodge. It is a great place... read more to stay. The staff are really friendly, the rooms are nice and spacious and clean. I would highly recommend staying there for anyone needing a place near Arusha. I also had one of the best massages there.

  Had two layover days at Airport Planet Lodge and couldn’t of been happier with our stay. The shuttle service picked us up on time from the airport and the hotel... read more staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home. The lunch and dinner menu also far exceeded our expectations along with the beautiful pool. If you’re staying for 1 or 10 days we highly recommend this hotel!

  Convenient location. Rooms were spacious and clean. They are working on improving the landscaping but was relatively nice when we were there. Service was excellent. ... read more Food pretty good but nothing to brag about. Good spot to recharge after our safari. We had a long trip to look forward to heading back to Alaska.

  Airport Plant Lodge is the closest hotel to JRO. The hotel seems quite new and has a large pool and attractive grounds. I only stayed overnight, so I... read more didn't have much opportunity to evaluate anything but the room - which was spacious and spotless. It is a bit pricey compare to some other options in the city, but If you have a 5 AM flight, you'll be happy you paid a little more.

  Excellent place to recoup after a long trip. Everyone is so friendly and hospitable! Wonderful service and great food. They truly make you feel at home. ... read more I highly recommend if you need a place to stay in Kilaminjaro. Best massage by Glory was rejuvenating after long travel. Abu, Sarah, Evarest, Garboy, and Yohana in particular made it a wonderful place. Everyone was very accommodating and kind.

  Great stay! - The service was excellent!!! The food was amazing. We have been traveling in Africa for 21 days and this was the best food! We were flying out... read more the next day and the manager let us stay in our room til 3 pm without any charge! Check out was 10am.

  I stayed at Airport Planet Lodge purely by happenstance. I mistakenly tried to board my flight at JRO a day early, I was confused by the time change. Oops! I... read more asked the driver to take me to the closest hotel. I was warmly greeted by the staff (who speak excellent English) and shown to my room. The room is HUGE and beautiful. There was an outdoor deck and the bathroom was to die for. The shower could fit up to 8 people! The water (unlike most showers I had in Tanzania) was hot. The grounds are expertly groomed with lots of flowers and birds. There's a large pool and gym. I had a wonderful massage by Glory the masseuse. She gave me one of the best massages I've ever had. I had a delightful dinner in the restaurant and slept comfortably on the king bed in my nice cool room. I didn't hear any airplane or car noise. Breakfast was to die for and they took me back to the airport (this time I have the right date). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

  Most incredible place….EVER!!!! - We stayed at the Planet Lodge for 3+ days and this was the one of the friendliest and warmest and most welcoming experience i have ever had. I felt... read more like the staff was my family after three days. I can’t say enough good things about my stay there. It was an experience I’ll never forget.