Joshmal Hotels is a three-class hotel on Wapare Street, in Arusha's city centre and entertainment district. It offers a straightforward stay at a modest price: a standard room that sleeps up to three with one double bed or two twin beds, air conditioning, a desk, a phone, satellite television, free bottled water and a shower or tub. The hotel has a lift, a restaurant and bar and a business centre, and a free full breakfast is included. It is the kind of place that suits visitors who want a clean, central bed and who will spend most of their time out and about.
Facilities
The on-site restaurant serves meals, and the bar is a good spot for an evening drink. A porter, luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry services are available, and room service is listed around the clock. Free parking is provided, while Wi-Fi in rooms and the airport shuttle carry surcharges. There is no pool or spa, so it is a place for sleeping and eating rather than lounging.
Location
The hotel is a short walk from the Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and the Arusha Declaration Monument, and about a quarter of an hour on foot from the Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and the Clock Tower. The International Conference Centre is a few minutes away by car. Cafes and grills, including a barbecue place, are within walking distance. Kilimanjaro International Airport is a long drive away, so arrange a shuttle ahead of arrival and allow plenty of time for departures.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious couples, solo travellers and small groups who want a central position will find good value here. It is a practical base for the town walking tour, the street food tour and the Cultural Heritage Centre, all of which are easy to reach. Because it sits in the entertainment district, you will hear evening noise, which suits people who want to be close to nightlife and may disturb light sleepers.
Good to know
Check-out is at ten in the morning, so plan for luggage storage if your pickup is later. Check-in time is not stated on the page, so confirm it with the hotel. Free cancellation applies to selected rates, and the rate you book will determine your terms. Bring earplugs if you sleep lightly. If you want a pool, a spa or a quieter atmosphere, look at the lodges near Lake Duluti or the larger hotels, but for convenience and value, Joshmal is an easy choice in the middle of town.
A few more tips
Confirm the Wi-Fi charge and the shuttle fee at check-in so you are not surprised, and ask reception to arrange a taxi for any evening out. Keep your valuables in the room safe or with reception, as you would in any city centre, and carry a copy of your passport when walking about. The staff are used to early safari pickups and can usually pack a simple breakfast if you leave very early.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Lift
- ✓Business centre
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓Free parking
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free full breakfast is included.
Is there a pool?+
No pool or spa is listed.
Is Wi-Fi free?+
Wi-Fi in rooms carries a surcharge, so check before you rely on it.
