Raha Leo Inn vs Runako Lodge
Both are in Arusha, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
InnKaloleni Mashariki
Raha Leo Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 6 of 13
Hotel★★★Ilkiurei
Runako Lodge
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 5 of 13
The short answer
Pick Raha Leo Inn
It comes out ahead on 6 of 13 compared facts. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Raha Leo Inn if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 2.6 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (13 / 0)
- breakfast included
Choose Runako Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.5 / 7.2)
Why is Raha Leo Inn better than Runako Lodge?
- 11.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 313 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+13
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 9)+46
- 56 more sights within 1 km+6
Why is Runako Lodge better than Raha Leo Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.5 vs 7.2)+0.3
- 2Earlier check-in (7:00 vs 14:00)−7h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Raha Leo Inn vs Runako Lodge: which hotel is better? | Raha Leo Inn | Runako Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Location | 5.4 +2.8 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.3 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 7.5 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 12 +6 | 6 |
| Rank in Arusha | bottom 6% | bottom 23% +17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 +2.8 | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km −1.2 km | 2.6 km |
| To the airport | 6.0 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 +13 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km −310 m | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 +6 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 16 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 18 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 7:00 −7h |
| Check-out until | – | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.3 km apart
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.
Runako Lodge: city centre: 2.6 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.1 km, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Raha Leo Inn or Runako Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Raha Leo Inn or Runako Lodge?
Raha Leo Inn leads in 6 of 13 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. Runako Lodge is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Arusha.
Which is cheaper, Raha Leo Inn 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?
Raha Leo Inn is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Runako Lodge.
How far apart are Raha Leo Inn and Runako Lodge?
The two hotels are 1.3 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