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

Both are in Arusha, 80 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:** 0 of 4

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

Hotel · ★★ · Majengo, Levolosi
## [Venus Premier Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/venus-premier-hotel-arusha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2268003/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Venus Premier Hotel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 80 m apart.

### Choose Mc -Ellys Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 8.1)

### Choose Venus Premier Hotel if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   breakfast included
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2016 / 2009)

### Why is Mc -Ellys Hotel better than Venus Premier Hotel?

1.  Offers an airport transfer
2.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00) (−1h)

### Why is Venus Premier Hotel better than Mc -Ellys Hotel?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  More guest reviews (92 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×7.1)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2009) (+7y)
5.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mc -Ellys Hotel | Venus Premier Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 9.2  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 5.5  (+4.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.2) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 92  (+79) |
| Rank in Arusha | bottom 29%  (+20%) | bottom 9% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Distance to Majengo, Levolosi centre | 200 m | 120 m |
| To the airport | 5.7 km | 5.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 610 m | 640 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 44 | 52 |
| Floors | 5 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2016  (+7y) |
| Listed amenities | 22 | 24  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−1h) | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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

80 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.

Venus Premier Hotel: city centre: 1.6 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.7 km, 12 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 Venus Premier Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Mc -Ellys Hotel or Venus Premier Hotel?

Venus Premier Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Mc -Ellys Hotel or Venus Premier 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 Venus Premier Hotel?

The two hotels are 80 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-venus-premier-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/