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Reviews of Kilimanjaro Scenic Homestay 3 stars

Rauya Street, Msaranga, Moshi House No. 3, Moshi, Tanzania

#16 of 50 hotels in Moshi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 84 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Lovely oasis hidden away just outside of Moshi.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cash only. Beware of slippery shower floor.

    The facilities were lovely. Good strong wifi, great staff. Comfortable bed. Food was decent.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    Going to Kili
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Located on a quiet area and with a beautiful Garden. The host Gabriel is very kind and available to Help. We arranged the transfer and the city tour with him and it was perfect The room is just like the photos and clean. Good breakfast Thanks for everything!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    9.0
    Perfect Getaway in Moshi.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gabriel's place was perfect for my needs. I shared the room with my daughter during the Kili marathon weekend. The meals were perfect, especially the breakfast and ugali and chicken curry for dinner. They were flexible enough to make our breakfast after the marathon and gave us something to eat before the run. The place is quiet and tucked away.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    8.0
    Overall a great stay just outside moshi town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was quite warm but there is a ceiling fan. We had an issue with payment as the card machine was broken. There were intermittent power cuts during the stay.

    Lovely outdoor area Amazing food from Lisa! Gabriel organised all our day trips for us, which were great!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had a great stay at the Scenic Lodge. Gabriel and his staff made me feel really welcome and looked after. I highly recommend the place as it is well located, with a beautiful garden and excellent food.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Late dinner service

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for a comfortable and secure stay in Moshi in a small and quaint lodge!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The quantity of the food was too much and we would try to order portions for three people even though we were four adults. The wifi had moments when it was off and needed a reboot but once back online it worked fine!

    Gabrielle and his team are new into the tourism business. We loved the location, facilities and intimate care that we received during our stay. We had the top room on the tower and we had a beautiful view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The room was a good size and the beds were comfortable. Gabrielle also booked local tours including coffee experience, trip to the Ewang'ani Maasai Cultural Village (http://www.ewanganimaasaiculturalvillage.com/), hike to waterfalls, Kikuleta Hot Springs, cycling up to the villages from the Lodge to the edge of Kilimanjaro National Park, visit the ancient Chagga Cave, visit to Moshi town and markets as well as being taxi to the airport! If you ask him to book tours, then expect him to be busy!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff and would come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No rooms were available for four people at the time but renovations are still in work to accommodate larger rooms

    Gabriel and the team are very were clean and we even got a chance to leave our bags at the lodge while we hiked Kilimanjaro.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    9.0
    Great views. Great staff. Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The wifi wasn't very dependable, and would often drop out in my room.

    Great views and location. The staff were incredible and the facilities were the best I have seen in Moshi having stayed in two other places. Peaceful and not too many rooms available so it didn't feel overwhelmingly touristy unlike other places too.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    9.0
    Great property and food and rooms clean and spacious. Well worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was all good

    Beautiful garden and room with amazing view of Kilimanjaro. Great food by Lucy and Gabriel was a fantastic host picking us up from the airport, organising a great day trip to the waterfall, coffee experience and hot springs! Great lodge in Moshi and would definitely recommend it.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms got quite hot despite the ceiling fan. The power supply in the area went off quite frequently although there was a generator on .site. finally the beds were quite firm .

    We had only intended to stay one night but liked it so much that we based ourselved here for our whole trip We immediately felt comfortable and at home The owner was very welcoming and helpful, taking time to show us around the area. The garden area is a great area to relax between trips it also feels very quiet and safe

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay - highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view in the morning on the kilimanjaro is amazing, the owner and the team is incredible nice, always trying to make your stay unforgettable. We enjoyed it very much!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Very convenient location for short stays and to attend the Kilimanjaro Marathon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The lighting in my room could have been better - apparently there was missing bulb. It would be good to facilitate card payments on site through a PDQ machine rather than having to go to the ATM to withdraw and very unfavourable rates.

    First, the hospitality was top notch, I couldn't have asked for more. Gabriel was friendly from the very start, to the end, and even helped my friend to find someone to fix his motorbike. Farida attended to us well too throughout our stay. They were flexible enough to change my room as I requested them and we were constantly in touch via WhatsApp and they were able to advice in all matters even when there was an attempted credit card theft.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay on the way to/from kili or to enjoy the numerous attractions nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. Very friendly staff and a great view of the mountain. t thoroughly recommend this place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    A peaceful spot to wind down before and after climbing Kilimanjaro
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    The hosts/the staff are all so friendly, the food is deliciously homemade and wait until you see the breakfast, the lovely designed garden and dining area, and of course the beautiful view of Kilimanjaro......

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Nice place, nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillow case did have some makeup stains when we arrived. Internet was not available in all areas.

    Staff was very helpful and friendly. Facilities were comfortable rooms and bed, nicely decorated.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The electric sockets were in a slightly awkward position above the bed headboard. There were a few power outages & losses of the internet.

    The manager, Gabriel, & his staff were friendly & very helpful. Gabriel arranged for me to join another party on a great day trip & also organised a taxi for me when pre-arranged pick up didn't show up. The lodge looks amazing & there is also a very spacious dining area & bar. My room was very clean & comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Great location for Kilimanjaro Trek
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy one night from near-by bar

    Ideal location to prepare for a trek to Kilimanjaro, beautiful garden, relaxing lounge, bar and dining area, great view of Kilimanjaro - especially from top room of „tower“, clean and comfortable rooms, safe, nice music, friendly and thoughtful staff and host, free WiFi, good food - clear recommendation!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location is a bit awkward for getting into Moshi town, it is a bit far to walk and hard to get taxi, owner will provide taxi but it is $10 a go when tuk-tuk is $2-3 (easy to get tuk-tuk back from Moshi but difficult to get one in). Price of tours were more expensive than some other options but they was reliable and on time which is also very important!

    Staff quite friendly, garden area is very relaxing and view of Kilimanjaro (on clear day). Owner provided tours at short notice

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous little hotel that seemed like a little oasis in Moshi. Perfect stay for before/after our Kilimanjaro trek. Luggage storage was greatly appreciated for the week we were gone. Super clean, such lovely staff, hot showers, great restaurant area for sitting/relaxing and great meals. Comfy beds with good mosquito nets. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    8.0
    Good value, safe and comfortable run by a lovely local family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was quite hard to find the accommodation.

    Staff were amazing - friendly, helpful and accommodating. We had an uninterrupted view of Kilimanjaro from our bedroom window!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Best accomodation in Tanzania I have had.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The roosters in the surounding were very busy and do not know any clock ...

    Very small hotel but much better than other accomodation in Moshi I have had. Breakfast was delicious and even more than to expect.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My stay at Kilimanjaro scenic lodge was perfect. the room was very Nice and clean. the staff was very friendly and helpfull with everything (e.g. getting a taxi). the food was delicious.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is slightly away from the centre. Cockerel crowing all day from neighbouring properties.

    Peaceful space. Especially after climbing Kilimanjaro. Good views. Wonderful breakfast!

    Stayed in July 2023

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