ACCOMMODATION IN MOSHI
I am writing this from the restaurant at one of the nicest ; and i mean impeccably clean, good reception - PANAMA HOTEL.
I have been to all the hostels and hotels in this town and have sampled their services, cleanliness of the rooms, shower and wash rooms, food etc.
These are all strategically situtated which is quite striking as compared to many towns-they are located along one street or say general area which makes it easy to hotel/hostel 'hop' to compare prices. They all have different scores for my parameters and most scored poorly on customer service and sanitation. I will however say that compared to all, there is a uniformity of prices which look like a harmonized one although higher for the standard. This in normally good since then you will not be paying too much as compared to other
NEW CASTLE HOTEL
This goes first as its the place i spent the night only because it was late and i was exhausted after 9 hours on the bus from Dar. They have several floors of rooms that are all double with the only choice being self contained or shared bathroom.
SHARED: Tshs 15,000.00. This is a bad option as the shared toilets are in not in a usable condition; but, maybe its because i arrived late 6 pm?
DOUBLE:
This was my option and was guaranteed of hot water and flashing toilet although conviniently after i unpacked the water ran out and the fan stopped working.
I later demanded water and the showers run water!! well not hot and i only got hot water in the morning. This room goes for Tshs.20,000.00.
There is a slow bar on the top floor with a good view of Mt Kilimanjaro. You wanna take the most drunk beer as in my case my Tusker was expired.
PANAMA HOTEL
The only place worth the extra dollar in town! Less than one year old and situated in the middle of the city. The hotel seems well managed as i got to meet the manager Mr Ben (who is from Kenya) and he gave me a tour of the rooms and facilities. The rooms are impecably clean compared to all the places I have been in the town. With the large, clean european bathrooms with individual water heaters hence guaranteed of hot water, they are also quite spacious. The double rooms are huge with big bed with bright white sheets, air conditioning that works, TV and a balcony with a view of town and kilimanjaro.
The restaurant is nicely decored and cleand with glass tables and central buffet, lounge chairs and a plasma tv. The bar also the restaurant has cold beers and assorted drinks for a reasonable cost., -Tshs. 2000 for a beers!!!
The costs for accommodation are quite reasonable for the services that you will get.
RESIDENTS
BB HB FB
SINGLE 40,000 $48 $60
DOUBLE 60,000 $76 $100
TWIN 70,000 $76 $100
TRIPLE 75,000 $99 $135
NON RESIDENTS
BB HB FB
SINGLE $40 $50 $70
DOUBLE $60 $84 $76
TWIN $70 $84 $96
TRIPLE $75 $111 $147
CONTACTS
Tel: +255 2753691
Cell: +255 763290768
W: www.panamahotelz.com
E: panamahotel@panamahotelz.com
KILIMANJARO BACKPACKERS
This with no harsh terms was a little disappointing as it seems poorly managed and a bit run down. Backpackers hostels are popular to backpackers but this one was empty although with nice rooms which definitely require and little cleaning. It is however stuffy as all the rooms are quite small and narrow corridors looks like they are trying to create space.
The dorm rooms are ok with 4 bunk beds in every room although as the attendant told me "we dont mix black and white mens...which i guess he tried to say not mixing locals and foreigners at least i hope."
They have 4 dorm rooms with capacity for 4 and one has for 5. They also have double and twin rooms and also tiny single rooms
There are only 2 wash rooms which would definitely require new tiles, washing and a bit of air freshener. I have seen smallers ones which are better than this, period!
They have a restaurant of the roof which has a nice ambience and 3 computers twith no internet.
COSTS
BB HB FB
Single $12 $18 $24
Double $20 $32 $44
Dorm $10 $16 $22
LEISURE LODGE
A popular place among the local guides and good value. They are usually full altough the reception is quite poor but no surprise for the many places here. Its also the area as the others and have no single, twin or dorm rooms.
The only accommodation is in double rooms with choice for a
> Small bed: Tshs.15,000
> Big bed : Tshs. 20,00
CONTACTS: 0715-107 376, 0753-107376
HILL STREET HOTEL
Located behind Leisure Lodge, they have an assortment of rooms and strict rules about accommodation behaviour. They are popular for people from upcountry and most of the rooms will be taken.
Their rooms are just ok and range as follows:
Tripple 30,000
Double : Twin- 20,000
Big bed- 20000
Single: 15,000
contacts: +255-27 27 53919
ZEBRA HOTEL
A midrange located in the same area as the other budget hotels. They have clean rooms and ok reception. They have a nice bar which is mostly for hotel guests.
Here are the costs.
BB FB
RESIDENT NON RESIDENTS RESIDENTS NON RESIDENTS
SINGLE 30,000 $30 50,000 $45
DOUBLE 30,000 $35 65,000 $60
TWIN 35,000 $35 70,000 $65
TRIPLE 45,000 $45 80,000 $75
EXECUTIVE 50,000 $45 110,000 $100
HB
SINGLE 40,0000 $40
DOUBLE 50,000 $50
TWIN 60,000 $55
TRIPLE 70,000 $65
EXECUTIVE 75,000 $70
BUFFALO HOTEL
Located next to both Zebra hotel, New Castle Hotel and the Indoitaliano bar $ restaurant, has a nice bar and good rooms and is midrange costs.
The rooms are clean and the management is just ok although would use a bit of an excitement spark.
The rooms cost as follows.
DOUBLE EXEC 35,000
SUITE 45,0000
DOUBLE 30,000
SINGLE 25,000/30,000/20,000
TRIPLE 30,000
DOUBLE ROOM COMMON 17,000
CONTACTS
0272753736
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