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title: "Hotel Aquiline vs Mc -Ellys Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Aquiline or Mc -Ellys Hotel in Arusha? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Hotel Aquiline vs Mc -Ellys Hotel

Both are in Arusha, 280 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Majengo, Levolosi
## [Hotel Aquiline](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-aquiline-arusha/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1563714/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Majengo, Levolosi
## [Mc -Ellys Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mc-ellys-hotel-arusha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1830831/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 280 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Aquiline if you want

-   a spa and wellness

### Choose Mc -Ellys Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 7.9)
-   free parking

### Why is Hotel Aquiline better than Mc -Ellys Hotel?

1.  Has a spa
2.  More guest reviews (58 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×4.5)
3.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is Mc -Ellys Hotel better than Hotel Aquiline?

1.  Has free parking
2.  5 more listed amenities (22 vs 17) (+5)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant
4.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00) (−3h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Aquiline | Mc -Ellys Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+4.5) | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.4  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.0  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 58  (+45) | 13 |
| Rank in Arusha | bottom 3% | bottom 29%  (+26%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Distance to Majengo, Levolosi centre | 160 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 5.8 km | 5.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16  (+6) | 10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 810 m | 610 m  (−190 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 48 | 44 |
| Floors | 6 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | 2009  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 22  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 11:00  (−3h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

280 m apart

Hotel Aquiline: city centre: 1.4 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.8 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

Mc -Ellys Hotel: city centre: 1.6 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.7 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Arusha

[Arusha weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/tanzania/arusha/arusha/weather)

## Hotel Aquiline or Mc -Ellys Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Aquiline or Mc -Ellys Hotel?

Hotel Aquiline leads in 1 of 4 categories, including spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Aquiline or Mc -Ellys Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hotel Aquiline and Mc -Ellys Hotel?

The two hotels are 280 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-aquiline-arusha-vs-mc-ellys-hotel-arusha/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/