Upscale amenities abound at Venus Premier Hotel, where a free breakfast buffet and an art gallery await. Unwind with a spa treatment or shop at the designer stores on site before dining at Vega restaurant.
Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Arusha Clock Tower - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Arusha International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Arusha Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Arusha (ARK) - 19 min drive
Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 74 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Karibu Uzunguni City Park - 2 min drive
Kitamu Cafe - 17 min walk
Africafe - 18 min walk
Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - 8 min walk
Fifi's - 14 min walk
About this property
Venus Premier Hotel
Venus Premier Hotel is just 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials or body scrubs, and local and international cuisine is served at Vega, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say good things about the room service.
Languages
English, Hindi, Swahili
At a glance
Hotel size
53 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Safari nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space (200 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
24-hour health club
Art gallery on-site
Designer shops on-site
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
39-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.
Dining
Vega – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Venus Premier Hotel Arusha
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Venus Premier Hotel Arusha
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Frequently asked questions
Does Venus Premier Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Venus Premier Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Venus Premier Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Venus Premier Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Venus Premier Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Venus Premier Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Venus Premier Hotel and nearby?
Venus Premier Hotel has a spa and a 24-hour health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Venus Premier Hotel?
Yes, Vega offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Venus Premier Hotel like?
Venus Premier Hotel is a short 17-minute walk from Arusha Clock Tower and 8 minutes' walk from Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium.
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Venus Premier Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Pretty safe, good for shopping/services in Central Arusha
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2022
Great place to stay! Loved the food.
Malin Agneta
Malin Agneta, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Aug 2023
Staff were very nice and good location for the market area.
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2023
Clean hotel with good air-conditioning, dining and wifi.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
28 Oct 2024
Not what they are advertising
Rooms are cramps
Restaurants service very very poor
Baby cockroaches on the dining table
No attention from restaurant manager
Amir
Amir, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Aug 2023
Great place to stay post safari. Clean space, staff are amazing. Would recommend.
Kadra
Kadra, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
12 Oct 2023
Perfectly suited for a stop over. Beds are clean, showers are good. Breakfast was included.
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2023
Lovely stay in downtown Arusha
The Venus Premier is a comfortable, clean, conveniently-located, stylish hotel in downtown Arusha with very accommodating service.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 Jul 2024
The price and th service was not good...the hotel is expensive... Thw food expensi6and npt good at all.
Dr. Zakaria
Dr. Zakaria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2023
Venus Hotel review
The hitel is located close to the centre city area. Good location for the cost!
Seth
Seth, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
3 Jan 2025
A unique experience - what a mess
We had expected more.
When we arrived and wanted to go to sleep the first night, we discovered that the bedsheets were not only dirty, but filthy and had to be changed.
Everywhere you looked there were small things, e.g. the tablecloths in the restaurant had stains on them, and when the pizza I ordered had hair in it the waiter just raised his shoulders.
We went out to explore the town, and when we came back the door to our room was wide open and no one around (I assume it didnt close properly when the room was cleaned). Luckily we were on the top floor and at the end of the hallway so nothing was missing.
It also took 30 minutes in the reception and 6 different wifi codes to get the wifi working.
If I am to find a positive thing then the laundry service worked and was on time and the aircondition works.
Thorir
Thorir, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2023
Great property, very clean and modern. Staff are always nice and helpful. Only mark down is for location as it’s “off the beaten path” but I like it as you get to feel and experience the “pulse” of Arusha City.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Mar 2023
Staff are very gentle, food too salty and limited breakfast
Alain
Alain, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Aug 2022
Good value
nicholas
nicholas, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
22 Jul 2024
Bedsheets had blood stains (bedbugs?) - also changing the room 2 times didnt help.
Jasmine
Jasmine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Sep 2023
Room was clean, washroom needs upgrade.
Marie-Leah
Marie-Leah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2022
A hidden gem
I was volunteering in the area for a month. The Venus was my weekend respite. A wonderful treat. Friendly staff!, hot water, water pressure, black out curtains, working TV, air conditioning, power….among other things. The food was very good.
Byerly
Byerly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jul 2023
It was good for one night
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Jan 2024
Decent mid-range hotel in convenient location in city centre of Arusha…main drawbacks are inaccuracies Expedia lists for this hotel. Even with paid upgrade to Premium room, we found no hair dryer nor safe nor robes—despite Expedia listing all of those as standard with the rooms. This place is not “premier”; but it’s friendly, convenient, safe, and with decent full breakfast included.
Darwin
Darwin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Jan 2023
Staff was friendly and helpful. I has problem with not one but the first two rooms. They did fix the problems so “3rd time’s a charm”. Bathroom clean and in good condition. Room also nicely arranged. (The first room was missing the safe that was listed on Expedia.)
Darwin
Darwin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
14 May 2024
- Bathroom lights not working in one of the rooms
- Noisy air conditioning in one of the rooms
- No hot water in shower, only mildly warm
- Kettle not working in one of the rooms
- Broken shower head in one of the rooms
- Rubbish breakfast (both dine in and takeaway)
- Early checkout at 10am
- Not very central
- Staff unwilling to repair things, only switch your room
- No bottled water in the rooms
- Smoky smell
- Extortionate prices for airport transfers (actual cost is 1/5 of what they quote)
- Expensive for what it is 1 or 2 stars at most
Ali Reda
Ali Reda, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
3 Jul 2022
Upgrade needed
We stayed at the hotel on 2 separate occasions as we’d booked a 3 day safari. The group was collected from the hotel. Best thing about the hotel was Vega Restaurant dinner, catering mainly Indian, Asian and Swahili dishes (very good). Staff at the hotel were friendly & accommodating, also providing us with breakfast boxes due to very early flights. The cons: major upgrade needed to the rooms; lights were very dim; cleanliness was an issue (shower door was grubby); water pooled terribly while using the shower (it was so bad); towels were thin & had seen better days; one sheet had holes in it; curtain did not close properly (I pinned it with safety pins); hairdryer faulty. This could be a much better hotel if only more attention and care were given to upgrading it. The staff cannot be faulted at all. I’ve travelled extensively and never seen a hotel that provided sheets in such a poor condition. Next time I book a safari in Tanzania, I’ll choose a different hotel in Arusha!