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Location
Kilimanjaro, Moshi Tanzania
Mama Thea Homes
15 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Cannot recommend mama thea's home highly enough. The grounds are absolutely stunning, so much so that we spent quite a lot of time sat in the beautiful gardens. The living room is airy and really cosy. The rooms are large, equipped with fans and everywhere is impeccably clean. Wifi is fast. The staff are lovely, attentive and catered to our every need throughout the whole 5 days of our stay, even preparing breakfast for us at 5am and giving us a lift with them to the marathon! The food is absolutely delicious and so reasonably priced. Beers and waters are kept in a fridge for hotter days. Mama thea herself and all the staff are friendly. All in all, would definitely recommend :)
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Loved it our stay here after completing Kilimanjaro. So peaceful compared to moshi and the staff couldn’t do enough to help you with anything you might need. Rooms were large and spacious and the gardens were really nice to relax in.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Best place to relax when in Moshi, amazing food and services for affordable prices. I 100% recommend this lodge to stay before your hiking. Also Waridi took care of us, making sure we got the right information every time.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Amazing, friendly staff and great accommodations. The gardens are a bit of paradise and the views of Kilimanjaro are spectacular! Mama Thea makes you feel like one of the family! I can't wait to return!
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Mama Thea carefully designed this beautiful home in order to provide a perfect place to recharge while on an African journey. Comfortable rooms, excellent staff, delicious and healthy food and a garden area for yoga, meditation or enjoying the cool evening breezes. This is a home filled with comfort and East African hospitality. Karibu!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip:Â Ask for a double bed if you're a couple, otherwise almost all rooms have single beds.
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We stayed 3 nights , very warm and friendly staff , Rita and Lordiga took good care of our every need. This is not a regular hotel , it is situated in a secluded area of Moshi.The rooms are very spacious, the grounds are very nicely up kept. It feels more like you are a guest in a family's home. For example no menu provided ,instead you are asked what you would like to eat and that is made to request. The room was not entered the entire time that we stayed like at regular hotels we also used our own towels. Very nice and affordable place to stay.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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I stayed at Mama Thea's Home for nearly three weeks - as I was working at Amani Centre for Street Children. The staff were always friendly and helpful (and speak excellent English), the property is well maintained and my room clean. Hot showers and a wonderful full breakfast were welcomed additions. The neighborhood is quiet - except for the occasional barking dog and roosters - but that is expected. The property is fenced and guards on duty 24 hours a day - so it feels safe and comfortable.
The photos on this site show the main house - yet the guest room where I stayed - was in a house in the back. Very nice although you must climb spiral stairs to reach the second floor where the rooms are. They may have other options - Mama Thea is very accommodating.
Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Everything from food to hospitality and service was beyond our expectations. A place to be when you are in Moshi. They were able to offer free ride from the airport to Mama Thea homes .This is a place to visit as the prices are very affordable
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This was my second visit at Mama Thea’s Home and I returned to find beautiful renovations to the outside dining area and to the rooms. I always feel welcomed and supported by Mama Thea and her team of professionals. As other reviewers shared, the home is located in a convenient location to Moshi Town and for my time volunteering at a local school. The home is clean, food is fresh and diverse to please many palates, and the grounds and gardens are lovely. Safety and security is assured and tv is also available if desired. Mama Thea is so knowledgeable of the area and will gladly share tips for navigating the area for example shopping or visiting local sites. Overall, I feel so comfortable here and relaxed. Highly recommended!!
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Ayubu L, Guest Relations Manager at Mama Thea Homes
Responded 9 Oct 2018
Dear Kathleen, thank you for choosing to stay at Mama Thea Homes for the second time and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our main goal is to make sure that our customers get unique services and enjoy their stay that's why we have renovated our home. We will always share our expertise and experience with our visitors. We hope you will share this experience with your friends and family. Thank you and welcome again!
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Mama Thea and her staff made me feel so welcome and attended to all of my needs. The rooms are large and very clean. The property is in a local neighborhood and very quiet. Mama Thea is a wonderful hostess and provides a wealth of knowledge about the local area. The pickup from the airport was easy and efficient and the driver was lovely. Japhete the chef is amazing!! I highly recommend this property! The best value in Moshi!
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Date of stay: August 2018
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Â Ask for a room on the second floor for views of Kilimanjaro
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There are more places to choose from in the Moshi area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$72 - AU$72 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
TanzaniaKilimanjaro RegionMoshi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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Nearby attractions include Mama Africa Giftshop (1.1 km), Kilimanjaro Climb For Charity (1.0 km), and BEST Kilimanjaro CLIMBING | HIKING | BIKE TREK Tanzania Tour Operators 2024-2025 | KITANO TOURS AND SAFARIS (1.0 km).
