Pembeni River House, Arusha
About the Hotel
Pembeni River House - A Riverside Retreat with Garden Views, African Cuisine, and Guided Safaris
Set along the river in Moshono, Pembeni River House offers family rooms with private bathrooms, terraces, balconies, and river views, each equipped with a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. The property features a sun terrace, outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and picnic area, alongside a shared kitchen and BBQ facilities. Dining at Pembeni River House includes a restaurant serving African, British, American, and Caribbean dishes, with halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, available for brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Leisure activities include bicycle rental, bike tours, cooking classes, evening entertainment, game drives, pub crawls, and walking tours, with live sport events and temporary art galleries also on offer. The guesthouse provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, and express check-in/check-out, as well as laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services. Family amenities include baby safety gates, kid-friendly buffets, kids' meals, and family rooms, while practical services encompass airport shuttles, car hire, grocery deliveries, and a minimarket on site. Located 10 km from Arusha Airport, Pembeni River House is 3 km from Njiro Complex, 3 km from Old German Boma, and 4 km from Uhuru Monument, with Meserani Snake Park 28 km away and Ngurdoto Crater 35 km away. The property offers free on-site parking and is accessible via a 45-minute walk or a 10-minute motorcycle taxi ride to the clocktower roundabout, with a local convenience store called Divine at the main road intersection. Guests can also arrange safari trips with the owner, who runs Wildlife Experience Tanzania, and enjoy fresh meals prepared with organic-grown produce by the in-house chef. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Pembeni River House.
Pros
Guests can join game drives and safari tours organized by the owner, who also operates Wildlife Experience Tanzania.
The property is within walking distance (45 minutes) or a short motorcycle taxi ride (10 minutes) to the city center's clocktower roundabout.
The on-site chef prepares fresh meals with organic-grown fruit and vegetables from the garden.
Free on-site parking is available, eliminating parking hassles.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor