Quick facts
Destination
Arusha
Country
Tanzania
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Budgted
Starting from
$54 per night
Star rating
4 / 5
Number of rooms
20
Nearest airport
Arusha Airport (ARK) — Less than 30-minute drive from Arusha Airport
Best for
Budget Arusha, Steam Room, Sauna, Gym, Mount Meru Views, Italian Food, Central Location
Child policy
Children are welcome. Playground on site.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Green Mountain Hotel — Central Arusha's Best-Value Boutique Option
Green Mountain Hotel is a boutique 3-star hotel in central Arusha, ranked #13 of 110 Arusha hotels on TripAdvisor across 422 reviews and rated 8.3 out of 10 on KAYAK. The hotel sits on Old Moshi Road, within a 5-minute drive of Arusha Clock Tower and the Maasai Market — with an ATM directly across the street for convenience. The wellness offering is unusually strong for a $54 hotel: an outdoor pool, boutique gym, steam room and sauna make it the best-equipped budget hotel in Arusha.
Reviews describe Mount Meru views from the hotel, clean and spacious rooms, fast WiFi, excellent staff warmth (Manager Anthony is named in multiple reviews), and good value relative to Arusha competitors. Italian and Indian cuisine are available at the restaurant. Evening bonfires are a social highlight for longer stays. The hotel self-describes as offering "the fastest WiFi in the country."
Accommodation
Twenty rooms (standard, deluxe, executive) with mini-bars, hair dryers, satellite TV, AC. Outdoor pool, gym, steam room, sauna, restaurant (Italian, Indian, African cuisines), bar, 24-hour room service, tour desk, business centre and valet parking. Free WiFi throughout. ATM on-site. Bonfires and camping events.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Arusha Airport (ARK)
Transfer time
Less than 30-minute drive from Arusha Airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Twenty rooms with AC, minibar, satellite TV, hair dryer and WiFi. Pool, gym, steam room and sauna access. Italian, Indian and African restaurant. ATM on-site.
Deluxe / Executive Room
Enhanced rooms with larger space and superior amenities within the same boutique hotel.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Green Mountain Hotel is the best-value boutique option in central Arusha — the steam room, sauna and gym at $54/night is exceptional for the tier. TripAdvisor #13 of 110 with 422 reviews confirms sustained quality. The ATM across the street, central location and fast WiFi add practical value. An excellent choice for budget-conscious safari travellers who want more than a basic city transit hotel.— The SafariBando team
