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

Both are in Arusha, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 2 of 4

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

Inn · ★★★ · Majengo, Levolosi
## [Natron Palace Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/natron-palace-hotel-arusha/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1885078/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mc -Ellys Hotel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 360 m apart.

### Choose Mc -Ellys Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 7.4)

### Choose Natron Palace Hotel if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (18 / 10)
-   breakfast included
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2015 / 2009)

### Why is Mc -Ellys Hotel better than Natron Palace Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.4) (+0.6)
2.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Natron Palace Hotel better than Mc -Ellys Hotel?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2009) (+6y)
5.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mc -Ellys Hotel | Natron Palace Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+0.6) | 7.4 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 8.3  (+1.6) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0  (+1.0) | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.3) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+0.6) | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 23  (+10) |
| Rank in Arusha | bottom 29%  (+29%) | bottom 1% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2  (+0.2) | 6.0 |
| Distance to Majengo, Levolosi centre | 200 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 5.7 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 18  (+8) |
| To the nearest food shop | 610 m  (−230 m) | 840 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 44 | 30 |
| Floors | 5 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2015  (+6y) |
| Listed amenities | 22 | 22 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

360 m apart

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.

Natron Palace Hotel: city centre: 1.4 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.8 km, 18 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)

## Mc -Ellys Hotel or Natron Palace Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Mc -Ellys Hotel or Natron Palace Hotel?

Mc -Ellys Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness. Natron Palace Hotel is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Mc -Ellys Hotel or Natron Palace Hotel?

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

### How far apart are Mc -Ellys Hotel and Natron Palace Hotel?

The two hotels are 360 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/mc-ellys-hotel-arusha-vs-natron-palace-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/