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Tumaini Cottage

Sakina Area, Arusha, Tanzania
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Tumaini Cottage
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Ranked #4 of 29 Arusha B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
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Canberra
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful oasis with wonderful owners!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It's hard to know how to adequately describe this wonderful little oasis that Andy and Lillian have. We stayed for 3 nights and they took care of us in the most amazing ways. They picked us up at Kilimanjaro Airport at 10pm, our room was lovely & clean with white sheets, our own facilities, fridge, bottled water, great breakfast with... More

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Canberra, Australia
1 review
“David Widdowson "A home away from home"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

The tranquil garden setting of this delightful property combined with its modern, clean facilities made this a perfect choice for my recent stay. I was originally a little concerned about its location out of town, but the taxi ride into town was quick and relatively cheap. On one occasion the owner - Andy (a very hospitable host) - personally drove... More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
19 March 2012

Thanks again for choosing Tumaini Cottage for your Arusha accommodation.We are also glad you enjoyed your stay and our personal interactions and hope it gave you an African experience you expected and more.We are also glad that you mentioned our new upstairs restaurant openning this summer,we are so excited because our guests will not enjoy the garden but also the... More

Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“An oasis full of charm and comfort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A delightful place to stay. 8 rooms in a lush garden, quiet and peaceful and removed from the bustle of Arusha. Excellent rooms at a very good price for Arusha. Rooms are very modern and include small TV and minibar (which operates quietly). Free wifi available and a good breakfast. The owners are very welcoming and keen to provide travllers... More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
12 March 2012

Hello David,glad you got home safe.We are grateful you gave Tumaini Cottage a chance to make your stay enjoyable in Arusha Tanzania.We are so happy for your review because it gives us a chance to better serve our current and future customers.We wish you the best and hope you will see us again when you come back to Africa.Cheers More

London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Pleasant, but isolated. Better places for the price.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We chose Tumaini Cottages because of the outstanding rating it had on this site- unfortunately we were disappointed. I think it's one of those instances where people have got to know the owners who are lovely, and then been overly generous in their reviews of the accommodation. The rooms were clean and had everything you'd expect, but they are looking... More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
12 March 2012

Hello there, thank you for staying with us during your stay in Arusha . We appreciate your feedback as listening to our customers is what has made us one of the most preferred accommodations in Arusha. As you can tell we are almost done with the new upstairs restaurant, opening up this summer so as to have more space for... More

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“A home by the avocado tree”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Let me just start this review by mentioning the avocados. They're delicious, so tasty and soft. You should definitely try them. The tree is discreetly standing in the neatly arranged garden, so close you might feel the desire to steal them. But don't, or Andy won't let you have all the other delicious comfort food he and his wife have... More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
13 February 2012

hahahahaha "Home by the Ovacado tree it is" It's always a pleasure when our friends enjoy some natural treats grown onsite at Tumaini Cottage,We are so happy that you stayed with us and got to know our culture,our food and became part of the Tumaini family.The avocados sitting by the garden will always be here for you whenever you visit... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent, Restful Hotel in Arusha”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

This review is long overdue but definitely well deserved. We stayed at Tumaini Cottage for one night on Dec. 27th after a tiring four day safari and were welcomed by Andy and his wife, two very pleasant and friendly people. The hotel is a small, family run operation with a nice garden area. It is located a residential neighborhood in... More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Glad you got home safe,On behalf of my family i would like to thank you for letting the world know about Tumaini Cottage and Arusha city,we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hoping your next African you will get a chance to stay at your second home (Tumaini Cottage) We wish you and your family the best... More

Budapest, Hungary
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice people, nice place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Getting there at night especially on our first trip to Africa it was a bit freaky to drive down on the narrow streets to it in complete darkness, however our worries turned out to be not founded.The housing is great, with clean rooms, all needed amenities. Family run hotel, with 10 rooms, so not the industrial hotel feeling.They are people... More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Hello again,glad you made it home safe and sound.Nothing gives us much joy whenwe know that you our guests feel at home,relaxed and enjoyed yourselves.We are grateful that we opened our home to you and made you comfortable with the surroundings,food and yes the fresh juices.Please know that your second of in Africa is always open for you and your... More

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
1 review
“Nice and friendly place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Our family stayed here after five days of safari. It is a really nice place to stay at. The rooms are clean and there is also a nice garden. The family who runs this place is really friendly. So we can absolutely recommend this place! More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Hello Stina we are glad you got home safe.hope you and your family enjoyed every bit of Arusha and Tanzania.We are always so happy to hear that our guests enjoy our family oriented African hospitality and for that we thank you.Our home is always open for you and your family whenever you come back to our beautiful country.Pass our regards... More

New York City, New York
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Refreshing Oasis”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Tumaini Cottage is a refreshing oasis in Arusha. Andrew and Lillian have built a charming clean modern small hotel of approx 10 rooms. Located in a neighborhood, the grounds are nicely landscaped and perfect for sitting and relaxing. We had delicious home cooked meals prepared by Lillian in their dining room with a personal conversation sharing each others lives and... More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
17 January 2012

Hello Larry,Maria,Jenny thank you so much of staying with us and hope you whole African experience was all you dreamed it would be.Even more we are so happy that you had a relaxing time at Tumaini Cottage and got to experience our,home and our culture through conversations and meals.Now that you are part of our big family we want you... More

Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Incredible hospitality - A must!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We had the pleasure of staying at Tumaini Lodge over Christmas 2011. Andy and his family were unbelievably warm and welcoming. We felt right at home as soon as we got out of the taxi. The room was clean and well contained. The grounds are large and tranquil . The home cooked meals are delicious. We felt like we had... More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
13 January 2012

Zanele Thank you so much for staying with us and glad that you enjoyed our family at Tumaini cottage Arusha,we pride ourselves in providing a home feel setting and make sure you feel at home always.We were also very glad you chose to spend your Christmas with us and hope it was a memorable one.We wish to see you again... More

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