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we think those around the triangular courtyard are best. Reception is in the walkway next
to the mall.
The African Tulip
HOTEL $$$
( 0783-714104;
www.theafricantulip.com
;
Serengeti Rd; s/d/tr/ste US$190/230/300/
310; ) On a green, quiet side street, this lovely place successfully merges an
African safari theme with a genteel ambience. There's a whimsical baobab tree in the res-
taurant, carved wood around the common areas and a small garden around the swimming
pool (nonguests Tsh6000) at the back. The large rooms have all the mod-cons and follow
the same theme, but with less pizzazz. Ask about discounts. It's owned by Roy Safaris.
The Arusha Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 027-250 7777;
www.thearushahotel.com
;
Clock Tower roundabout; s US$250-300, d
US$300-360, ste s/d US$400/450; ) One of the first hotels in Arusha (though
it barely resembles its former incarnation) and now one of the best, it's smack in the city
centre, but the large lush garden at the back gives it a countryside feel; nonguests can use
the pool for Tsh5000. Though the smallish rooms should have more flash considering the
price, the facilities (including a gym, casino and 24-hour room service) and staff are top
notch.
YMCA
GUESTHOUSE $
(India St; s/d without bathroom Tsh15,000/20,000) The five small rooms here are similar
in quality to Centre House Hostel. Cheap meals (Tsh2500 to Tsh3500) are available all day.
Impala Hotel
HOTEL $$
( 027-254 3082;
www.impalahotel.com
;
Simeon Rd; s/d/tr/ste US$90/110/155/230;
) Filling a gap between the small family-run guesthouses and the big luxury ho-
tels, the nothing-special Impala offers OK rooms (be sure you get one of the newer ones)
and abundant services like a forex bureau and 24-hour restaurant.
OUTSIDE THE CITY CENTRE
These places offer a different experience than staying in the city. All are well-signposted
and most will arrange transportation to/from town. All but Arusha Coffee Lodge do cultural
walks. See also Arusha National Park, since some of those lodges are easy drives to town.
Karama Lodge
LODGE $$
