Natron Palace Hotel vs Runako Lodge
Both are in Arusha, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★★★Majengo, Levolosi
Natron Palace Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★Ilkiurei
Runako Lodge
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Natron Palace Hotel
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Natron Palace Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Runako Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Natron Palace Hotel better than Runako Lodge?
- 11.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 21.1 km closer to public transport−1.1 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 418 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 57 vs 9)+48
- 64 more sights within 1 km+4
- 74 more listed amenities (22 vs 18)+4
Why is Runako Lodge better than Natron Palace Hotel?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2015)+7y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Earlier check-in (7:00 vs 11:00)−4h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Natron Palace Hotel vs Runako Lodge: which hotel is better? | Natron Palace Hotel | Runako Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Location | 6.0 +3.4 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +0.8 | 7.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 6.4 +5.8 | 0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.3 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.5 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 23 +17 | 6 |
| Rank in Arusha | top 100% | top 81% +19% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 +3.4 | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km −1.1 km | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 810 m −1.1 km | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 5.8 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18 +18 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 +4 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 30 | 16 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2022 +7y |
| Listed amenities | 22 +4 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 | 7:00 −4h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.4 km apart
Natron Palace Hotel: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Railway Station: 810 m, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.8 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Runako Lodge: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Railway Station: 1.9 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.1 km, 2 sights within 1 km.
Natron Palace Hotel or Runako Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Natron Palace Hotel or Runako Lodge?
Natron Palace Hotel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. Runako Lodge is stronger in families, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Natron Palace Hotel or Runako Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Natron Palace Hotel is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Runako Lodge.
How far apart are Natron Palace Hotel and Runako Lodge?
The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
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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