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title: "The Equator Hotel, Arusha: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Equator Hotel in Arusha: rated 7.8 by guests, Hotel. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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# The Equator Hotel

Sekei, Arusha, Tanzania

7.8 ·  Good 21 reviews ·  #30 #30 of 35 in Arusha ·  5.4 Location score
## About The Equator Hotel

The Equator Hotel is a hotel in Sekei, Arusha, Tanzania. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 21 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 350 m from the centre of Arusha. The nearest airport, Arusha Airport (ARK), is 6.9 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Chain:** HotelOnline

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

Boma Rd, Arusha, Tanzania [equator-hotel.com](http://www.equator-hotel.com/)

## How The Equator Hotel scores

Better rated than 11% of hotels in Arusha

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **5.4**
-   Public transport **2.0**

Arusha average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Services

-   Concierge

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **50**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **11**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Arusha Airport (ARK)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Arusha</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">350 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Reality Tours & Safaris50 m
-   DALLAS AFRICA SAFARIS320 m
-   Raymond Tour Company Tanzania810 m
-   Arusha Declaration Monument850 m
-   Arusha Declaration Museum900 m
-   Safari Nuggets970 m

## The Equator Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Equator Hotel. Reception assistance is offered at the hotel featuring concierge service. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At The Equator Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within The Equator Hotel offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms within the hotel, instant coffee and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at The Equator Hotel.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Equator Hotel

### How do guests rate The Equator Hotel?

The Equator Hotel has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 21 reviews, which is better than 11% of rated hotels in Arusha.

### Does The Equator Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is The Equator Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Arusha Airport (ARK), is 6.9 km away in a straight line.

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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