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Reviews of Honey Badger Lodge

Plot 138, Section 6, Block E, Ngambo Street, Ngambo ward, Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Tanzania

#26 of 66 hotels in Moshi

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Review score

Based on 73 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Peaceful and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant wasn’t so good , very slow minimal staff I guess because of low season. Breakfast wasn’t good considering their is an abundance of fruit ;)

    Swimming pool ;) monkeys around the place ..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    It was excellent to be back at Mbwa'haruki
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I was unfortunately (almost ) the only guest.

    (technical) things that are not oke are repaired quickly. My toilet had a small problem and they gave me another (bigger room immediately. There was a small problem with the cold water supply and the next day the water pipes were dug out and the problem was solved. Apart from that , the staff are really nice and attentive.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location turned out to be quite some km from Moshi town, so walking wasn’t an option. The personel however could arrange transport pretty quickly each time.

    Really nice personel, always wanting to assist when we had questions. Just a happy comfortable place to stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately we just had one fan for a big room with three beds. And the prices for the laundry were a bit high.

    Liked it a lot! Very friendly staff and great place to relax after the Kilimanjaro hike!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing place, sounds of nature, wildlife etc and clean fresh air with great facilities and food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff could definitely sold more drink to us, they tended to give too much privacy at mealtimes and as such, we had to go to look for them to reorder drinks.

    Food was great, staff helpful and happy. Location was stunning and relaxing, activities were enjoyed. Everything we needed for a relaxing break.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    A relaxing lodge to make time float by.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The music at night time could be quite loud and would go on for too long. The service in the restaurant was a bit slow and arriving at breakfast an hour into the slot, would sometimes be disappointed at what was left to offer.

    The location was good, the hotel/lodges were clean and tidy, the grounds were colourful, the pool was excellent, rooms were good and with their own cosy outdoor space. Time floated here, just what was needed. Appreciated the stay and would return / recommend.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious room, nice pool, friendly staff, silent place. Great for a stay before/after Kili tour. Good food and nice drinks. Have been able to use the pool only for 5,- $ while waiting for the airport pick up in the afternoon.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    Nice location and room nicely located around a nice pool, breakfast was fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    On the first day there was no water at all in the morning, it was fixed later. For the rest there was nothing that we did not like, except but that was not Honey Badger fault, the view on the Kilimanjaro was missing because of clouds.

    Fantastic location. The room was very spacious as was the whole area of Honey Badger, the lobby, the pool, the restaurant. We had to leave early and left with a nice breakfast bag, great service. We liked it so much that we booked the place for the return drive as well and we had the same experience again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    amazing place, but do not book any extra activity with them
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the activities they offer are expensive and not worth what they cost. i did a one day hikking tour on kilimanjaro and the guide arrived drunk, he could barely walk, i was traveling alone so that made me feel unsafe on the mountain, the manager kindly apologized but they didn't nothing about it or discounted the price of the activity, after tremendous scam

    amazing facilities, with turtles and monkeys that live in the hotel and give it an even more rustic touch

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Fab 4 days in Moshi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We stayed in the Honey Badger Lodge for 4 nights and we absolutely loved it. The staff are amazing and took great care of us! The food was delicious! We had a lovely time at the pool, watching monkeys run around the trees near the lodge. We also availed of massages at the spa which were amazing.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The overall African vibe and atmosphere of the restaurant and swimming pool area, the leopard (baby)tortoises and the green velvet monkeys in the garden.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    7.0
    Overall this was a really lovely stay and a good option to relax following the mountain climb/safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel offers outside guests use of the pool so it can get a little crowded during the day. The laundry service is also very expensive $1 per item. They also charge a card fee of 5%. Obviously the lodge is quite out of town which was fine for us but if you want to be central, dont stay here. The surrounding villages are also very loud playing music most of the time.

    Our room was very large and extremely comfortable, we stayed in a family sized room. The pool and dining area are also lovely and they offer massage services. The menu was extensive and food was nice.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    8.0
    Clean and friendly place and the food was good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were not cleaned daily and no kettle facilities in the room, very dim lighting in the room but each room does have a little porch with outside chairs 5% extra charge to pay by card - wasn’t a problem- just nice to know in advance A little eiry if you’re the only guests but soon picked up for our second night there

    Quiet place set back from the main road Velvet monkeys and turtles on site Clean room and well organised shuttle service We stayed on site but some did excursions to waterfalls and Kilimanjaro in the day

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    8.0
    Lovely 1 night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed for 1 night. The property was clean, the staff were wonderful and couldn’t do enough for us. Loved watching the monkeys running around the place too.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    7.0
    pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    sometimes hot water for showering wasn’t work well

    spacious room and nice breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable, lovely rooms, great place to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bungalow’s roof leaked after heavy rainfall and attracted insects - I highly recommend staying in one of the regular rooms :)

    The bedrooms were just stunning, the bathroom was so modern and stylish with lovely shower gels and toiletries. So many animals (baby turtles!!). Beautiful pool with lots of space to relax and lounge. The breakfast was delicious and the Kilimanjaro grilled chicken is spectacular

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    9.0
    A wonderful place to relax and recover after climbing Kilimanjaro
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    shame that there was no light over or near the bathroom mirror (Room 03) as made it difficult to use, otherwise a lovely room.

    Very comfortable and relaxing place to stay. Loved the bungalow style accommodation and watching the tortoises very young and old was enjoyable to very time we passed them

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The laundry was really expensive. We had to pay per item and ended up paying around 18 dollars for some clothes and underwear we use for sporting/hiking.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing I was disappointed with at all. It was all terrific.

    Everything was fabulous!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    9.0
    Fab real African lodge. Delightful and super-helpful staff. Would go back in a heartbeat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Honestly, I wouldn't have changed a thing.

    I just loved Honey Badger Lodge! It is comfortable, friendly, relaxed and very 'genuine.' I loved watching the monkeys playing in the gardens, listening to the children singing at the school just next door, getting back from a trip and enjoying a cocktail by the bar. Okay, so sometimes the electricity was a bit patchy and the the wifi would drop off for a short while, or the ice machine wasn't working one day, and the kitchen isn't open 24/7 (which is absolutely fair enough in a small lodge with only a handful of guests at any time). But that's Tanzania for you! If you're going to get up-tight about stuff like that, you're probably in the wrong country. Food is good, our room was lovely (and huge!). Staff are all delightful.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    9.0
    a good place to stay in Moshi
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice place to stay, the pool is nice and the restaurant serves very delicious food, very nice and helpful staff

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    9.0
    amazing place, amazing staff & absolutely amazing stay. so good we even went back for an extra night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it’s fantastic

    The property is an absolute oasis located a small distance outside of Moshi. The staff are all amazing & the level of service is exceptional. They are are all kind, friendly & extremely helpful with anything you ask or require. The buildings are beautiful traditional African design & if you’re lucky you will also be visited by a family of Monkeys.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    8.0
    Traditional style oasis
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A nice place near but not in Moshi. Short gravel road after exiting the main road, but nothing complicated. The pool and restaurant area are nicely done, we had a beautiful small chalet in a traditional style which was nice and clean. The breakfast and dinner were quite good as well and the staff was polite and friendly.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely swimming pool, lodges and turtles

    Stayed in September 2022

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