Rich Hotel vs The Equator Hotel
Both are in Arusha, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Majengo, Levolosi
Rich Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 8 of 12
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The Equator Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 12
The short answer
Pick Rich Hotel
It comes out ahead on 8 of 12 compared facts. 1.0 km apart.
Choose The Equator Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (350 m / 1.4 km)
Why is Rich Hotel better than The Equator Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.8)+0.2
Why is The Equator Hotel better than Rich Hotel?
- 11.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Rich Hotel vs The Equator Hotel: which hotel is better? | Rich Hotel | The Equator Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Location | 6.1 +0.7 | 5.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 +0.2 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 12 | 21 +9 |
| Rank in Arusha | top 69% +20% | top 89% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 +0.7 | 5.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 350 m −1.0 km |
| To the airport | 5.9 km −1.0 km | 6.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 +4 | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 870 m | 760 m −120 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 +6 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 34 | – |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 +8 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.0 km apart
Rich Hotel: city centre: 1.4 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.9 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
The Equator Hotel: city centre: 350 m, Arusha Airport (ARK): 6.9 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Rich Hotel or The Equator Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Rich Hotel or The Equator Hotel?
Rich Hotel leads in 8 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Arusha. The Equator Hotel is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre, to the nearest food shop.
Which is cheaper, Rich Hotel or The Equator Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Equator Hotel is closer: 350 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Rich Hotel.
How far apart are Rich Hotel and The Equator Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.0 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