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Situated within 4.2 km of Uhuru monument and 5.4 km of Old German Boma, MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Arusha. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The bed and breakfast features garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and bidet. All units have private entrance. The units are equipped with heating facilities. At the bed and breakfast, the restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in African cuisine. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB. Njiro Complex is 10 km from the accommodation, while Meserani Snake Park is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Arusha, 5 km from MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
6.7
High score for Arusha
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nikita
    Russia Russia
    It was really great experience to stay here for a couple of days. Rooms are clean and comfortable, breakfast was good. Especially wanna say thank you to worker of the house - Zena, she was really kind and helpful, so we are happy.
  • Stephanie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Zena the host was very welcoming when we arrived and arranged a driver to arusha airport for us for the next morning. She also prepared a lovely breakfast for us and she and the rest of the staff were very friendly! The room is very clean and...
  • Vesser
    United States United States
    My friends and I loved Mina Chai House and it was the highlight of our time in Arusha-- we even booked a second stay after our safari! The location is secure, the rooms/beds are super comfortable, and everything is spotless. Seriously, whoever...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Mina chai
    • Cuisine
      African • American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules

    MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 10:00 to 00:00

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB

    • Room options at MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple

    • Check-in at MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB is from 10:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours

    • MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB has 1 restaurant:

      • Mina chai

    • MINA CHAI HOUSE BNB is 2.2 miles from the centre of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.