Burka Coffee Lounge

Hotels
7.2 (34 reviews)
kisongo street, close to Arusha airport , Arusha , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Very close to the airport (convenient location)
Stable internet
On-site convenience store
Timely breakfast service
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (bathrooms, towels)
Room issues: cold rooms, no hot water, power outages
Inconsistent / poor food quality
Nighttime noise
Perceived poor value for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple reviewers noted poor cleanliness: rooms and bathrooms were not very clean and towels looked old.
Service
9.8
Staff repeatedly described as helpful and apologetic; breakfast preparation was timely—service is a clear strength.
Location
10
Explicitly praised as very close to the airport and convenient for travel.
Room Quality
4
Significant room issues reported: very cold rooms, electricity outages, no hot water and nighttime noise affecting sleep.
Amenities
9.6
Good on-site amenities noted (stable internet, convenience store, breakfast service), though some food items were overcooked.
Value for Money
5
Mixed-to-negative value: at least one guest found dinner inedible and felt poor value, leading to a cancelled subsequent stay.
Food and Beverage
5
Food reviews are mixed but leaning negative: several reports of inedible meals and overcooked items, with one report of excellent food.
Overall Experience
9.7
Overall impressions vary widely (from 'ok' to 'excellent'), but strong positives in location, service and amenities lead to a generally favorable overall experience for many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 08:27

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool & Sun Terrace
Enjoy a refreshing dip in our outdoor swimming pool or soak up the sun on our tranquil sun terrace.

Restaurant & Room Service
Indulge in delicious meals at our on-site restaurant or enjoy the convenience of room service for a private dining experience.

Convenient Location
Located just a short distance from major attractions like Uhuru monument and Njiro Complex, with Arusha Airport nearby.

Book your stay at Burka Coffee Lounge for a relaxing and convenient experience in Arusha.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 34 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Tebogo • solo_traveller • kr
8
It was ok
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Food

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Abdullah Teyfur • solo_traveller • tr
1
Cons:

The room was freezing. The electricity stopped three times. There was no hot water. We had to take cold showers in the freezing room.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Dickinson • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

Nothing really to like.

Cons:

It was cold....it gets quite cold at night in tanzania.
It wasn't very clean. There was a lot of noise most of the night in the immediate area so we didn't get any sleep.....we had to be up early next morning for our safari. We paid $20 each for dinner which was totally inedible. My other have had beef steak and it could have been used for shoe leather. It was just all awful. The staff did apologise that the food was not good and in the end we had a plate of egg and chips. Now, we both love trying out food from different cultures but i think some of it was growing different cultures. We didn't bother with breakfast next morning. We had a room booked the for the night after our safari before catching our flight back to zanzibar next day....I cancelled the room and we found a nice hotel in arusha. Warm and food was great.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Godson • family_with_children • tz
8
Serene environment and calm atmosphere
Pros:

Breakfast preparation was timely, but the cook overcooked the food (eggs and sausages)

Cons:

Cleanliness of the bathroom and towels (they looked a bit old)

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephane • solo_traveller • tz
10
Excellent
Pros:

Location, very close to the airport, the food was excellent, the staff was very helpful, stable internet, convenience store at the property as well

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • rw
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Gilberto • couple • ch
5
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Technologies • solo_traveller • tz
7
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Simone • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Murthy Ranjit • solo_traveller • ae
7
Nice hotel with Average Facilities very close to Arusha Airport
Pros:

The Hotel building was nice, with Greenery totally around the building. The hotel was close to Arusha airport, just 10 minutes drive

Cons:

The Hotel facilities were basic - like no Fan or AC in the room, it will be extremely difficult during summer for someone to stay. The hotel was completel empty when I went so it was a bit scary. The food - Dinner/breakfast was very very average. The pictures & facilities shown on Booking.com did not match what the hotel actually offered.

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Carlo • couple • it
8
Ottimo per la distanza dall’aeroporto
Pros:

Ospitabilita’

Cons:

Arredamento

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Lisoir • family with young children • be
6
Pleasant
2025-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Ojaji • young couple • ke
8
Very good
Pros:

Quiet location, polite staff

Cons:

Slow with meal services. We were called from our room that dinner was ready. We sat looking at an empty table for another 10 mins.. Same thing happened the next day with b/fast even after coming 8 minutes from the time they phoned us in our RM.

2024-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Amani
10
Pros:

Peaceful

2024-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Adam • group • ae
1
Bad
2023-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Alexia • solo traveller • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Clean, hot showers, nice patio. Free breakfast is nice.

Cons:

Location is very close to the airport if that is your goal, but if you want to spend more time in town it is not central

2023-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • young couple • ie
9
Superb
Pros:

Very friendly staff and great food

2023-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • solo traveller • tz
9
Lovely
Pros:

I had a very late check in an the staff were so friendly and made me feel at home.

Cons:

Breakfast was alright but did not meet my expectations.

2023-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Memoirs • young couple • ae
10
Exceptional
2023-08-03 • via Nuitee