Palace Hotel vs Raha Leo Inn
Both are in Arusha, 910 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSekei
Palace Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 8 of 13
InnKaloleni Mashariki
Raha Leo Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 13
The short answer
Pick Palace Hotel
It comes out ahead on 8 of 13 compared facts. 910 m apart.
Choose Palace Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.2)
- to walk to the sights (410 m / 1.3 km)
Choose Raha Leo Inn if you want
- breakfast included
Why is Palace Hotel better than Raha Leo Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.2)+1.1
- 2910 m closer to the city centre−910 m
- 3Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h
Why is Raha Leo Inn better than Palace Hotel?
- 1Includes free breakfast
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Palace Hotel vs Raha Leo Inn: which hotel is better? | Palace Hotel | Raha Leo Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 +1.1 | 7.2 |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.3 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +1.1 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 42 +30 | 12 |
| Rank in Arusha | bottom 34% +28% | bottom 6% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 410 m −910 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 6.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 13 +3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 800 m −360 m | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 8 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 83 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 26 +16 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 −3h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
910 m apart
Palace Hotel: city centre: 410 m, Arusha Airport (ARK): 6.9 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Raha Leo Inn: city centre: 1.3 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 6.0 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
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Palace Hotel or Raha Leo Inn: common questions
Which is better, Palace Hotel or Raha Leo Inn?
Palace Hotel leads in 8 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Raha Leo Inn is stronger in restaurants within 500 m, sights within 1 km.
Which is cheaper, Palace Hotel or Raha Leo Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Palace Hotel is closer: 410 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Raha Leo Inn.
How far apart are Palace Hotel and Raha Leo Inn?
The two hotels are 910 m 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