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Tumaini Cottage

Sakina Area, Arusha, Tanzania
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Ranked #2 of 30 Arusha B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
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CalistoEloi
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Contributor
19 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

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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shatta84
Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
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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dk12345678
Budapest, Hungary
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3 reviews
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

Stina N
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
1 review
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

JennyKeku
New York City, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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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

Zanele H
Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
2
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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

Markus H
Stockholm, Sweden
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Excellent Cottage, calme (not in the city center of noisy Arusha), clean, very nice garden & room. Andy & Lillian are very friendly! Excellent food. Highly recommend!! More

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

Hello Markus,one behalf of the Tumaini Cottage family,we would like to thank you for staying with us on your Tanzania visit.We are glad you enjoyed your stay,our culture and our food,you are always welcome back home whenever you visit Tanzania our beloved country.We were happy to share our culture and opening our home to you,we wish you all the best.Asante... More

idiotsabroad
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Top Contributor
66 reviews
27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

We stayed with Andy and Lillian three times - when we arrived, after our wildlife safari, and yet again just before we left the country. Tumaini was our sanctuary - the place we could retire to after the incredible intensity of our first experiences in Africa. This is not a large impersonal hotel. They call it a cottage, but we... More

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

Home in Tanzania it is,me and my family would like to thank you again for staying with us and given us the opportunity to share our culture and thoughts with you during your stay,We are so grateful and happy when we hear that our friends enjoy being here and are able to let the world know about Tumaini cottage and... More

ChuiNairobi
Nairobi
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

We stayed there for a night on our way back to Nairobi after a safari in Tanzania. Andy made us very welcome and was extremely helpful in helping us to get there after the directions we had did not allow us to find the place easily. It is close to Arusha but could do with a good sign indicating its... More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
12 December 2011

Thanks again for staying with us at Tumaini Cottage Arusha accommodation choice,we are glad you chose us and hoping to serve you in the future,please pass my regards to your family and have a happy holidays.Karibu Tanzania. More

Nora_and_Siri
Hønefoss
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

Friendly, helpfull and caring staff. Nice room and good food. Peaceful surroundings. More

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tumainicottage, Director of Sales at Tumaini Cottage, responded to this review
29 November 2011

Hello Nora ,thank you so much for staying with us at Tumaini Cottage Arusha accommodation,we are glad you enjoyed yourself and able to let the world know about our home which you are now a part of the Tumaini family,wish you all the best for the holidays and welcome back again to Arusha Tanzania. "Karibu" More

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