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Reviews of Kiwavi Home

Majengo, Mfumuni, Tarmac Road, Moshi, Tanzania

#3 of 66 hotels in Moshi

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Review score

Based on 63 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Loved everything about the property
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They should have a signage

    The space was beautiful. Breakfast was delicious and unique. Staff were friendly and the furry friends Bahati and Furaha made the stay more pleasant. I'll be back

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    Worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    New shower heads and a generator can be very helpful

    Awesome manager and fairly close to most supermarkets etc. 40 min walk or less. Friendly dog and cat on premise. Tortoise too. John (interim manager) has interesting world views and it was fun chatting with him. They also helped me book tuktuk for my round trip from and to eating places.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really enjoyed our stay at Kiwavi. The food was great, the place was very beautiful and Simba was very kind and helped us a lot with our travel plans. It was easy to reschedule our stay just one day in advance and the best thing is the sweetest dog that's living there. Would definitely recommend staying here!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Amazing place and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The people are amazing! They make you feel like home! They take care of u and feed u! It was the most fantastic experience! Thank you so much!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best thing about here, you support a project that helps families in difficult conditions around Moshi (running by kiwavi home). Besides that our stay here was just amazing. Simba and the other staff are so warm and welcoming. Not to forget about the lovely animals here. It’s very quiet and still just a view minutes drive to the city center. We would always come back again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water only lasted a few minutes even though I turned on the switch.

    Comfy bed, great breakfast!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Great stay in moshi!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Simba is a great owner and helps you with everything you need or want to get organized Great breakfast! Nice chilling house

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing house, exactly what one would want before or after climbing Mt Kili. Simba and his staff are wonderful and incredibly accommodating. Good location near to Moshi center but far enough away to avoid the noise. Would happily stay again. Thank you, Simba!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An very warm and welcoming host who was able to help with so much, he helped me get to places and even helped my get in touch with the airport about my lost luggage. The other guests were lovely too, a few were staying long term and I can completely understand why the choose to stay there. A beautiful homely place thats green and comfy

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was beautiful and everything was great. The hosts, Simba and Joy were wonderful, and very helpful during our stay.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful location with a good purpose
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water in the shower took a bit long to get hot.

    It’s a comfortable property with a nice garden. All rooms are decorated beautifully and with lots of love. You can enjoy a view of Mount Kilimanjaro from the rooftop terrace. The breakfast is superb and staff all are super friendly and helpful. You immediately feel at home here. Moreover, I like the social / community projects which this hostel supports.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    10
    Great time at kiwavi home. I can only recommend it. (moreover by staying there you re supporting a NGO that helps the fa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Kiwavi home is after just a night a real home. The managers and the staff are the best and make everything so that you enjoy and make the most out of your stay. I felt like I was part of a family. I stayed there on and off during my stay in Tanzania (visiting in between Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar) and it was alway a pleasure to come back to this place. I specially enjoyed the terrace with the view on the nice garden, sitting there to read or to take time to organize my trip.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place feels like a home: the staff is extremely friendly, it's easy to host friends, the food is very tasty and the owner is just a WhatsApp text away. We stayed there for 2 nights before our Kilimanjaro hike, and the night after. Highly highly recommend for a group of friends or solo travel!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    10
    BEST HOTEL IN TANZANIA
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best hotel I have stayed in Tanzania. The room makes me feel like home. The people there are very helpful and friendly. The breakfast they offer is very nice and delicious. The host Simba is very nice to offer help. I will come again next time.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    9.0
    Great experience homestay Moshi
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swiss Tanzanian hospitality at its best. A very nice homestay experience and great breakfast too with home made veggie curry , fruits and great coffee. Every one was overwhelmingly friendly, helpful and pleasant.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    9.0
    Great place to read a book
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was excellent 👌 Simba and staff were wonderful, including the dog. Very easy to relax here and no need to stay in room as there are nice communal areas.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A haven of peace. This is really the best place i stayed in tanzania, I would have stayed longer if i could. The breakfast was awesome. Simba also arranged me a tour to the waterfalls for a very good price and got me the best coffee in town.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast, the cleanlinesa and the staff were all absolutely wonderful!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    9.0
    Peaceful house close to Moshi center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could provide 2 towels (one each) instead of one for two. Plan to bring your own shower gel for the shared bathrooms as none is provided.

    Really nice vibe, lovely well kept garden. The breakfast is amazing and plentiful in the lovely garden setting. Really good value for money. Close to Moshi center but quiet and peaceful. Owner / staff really helpful to book taxis, order Tuk Tuk etc… Good wifi ! They let us do some laundry and hang our clothes to dry in the garden.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    9.0
    Great value, peaceful garden, lovely breakfast and super people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a church very close with very motivated and rather loud attendees. They did wake us up on Sunday morning but it's part of the culture and I guess there are worse things to wake you up than singing. The shared bathroom is a bit basic but I found out on leaving there was a switch for the hot water that I'd not seen before.

    The team are amazing and the gardens and outdoor space makes it a great place to spend the evening. Breakfast was perfect! We met plenty of great people and really enjoyed our time at Kiwavi Home.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    10
    I would love to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Super breakfast, very varied. Staff very friendly always ready to help.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    10
    Gorgeous little oasis!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave!

    Everything about this little oasis is PERFECT. It is a beautiful home and you are made to feel like family. Momma Jackie is one of the most amazing women who will feed you breakfasts that will blow your mind. Simba is a SUPER man. (Even the dog gives you love) The grounds are gorgeous; the home is cozy and the private room was great. Highly recommend! My room was well maintained; you can use the kitchen; Simba organized my taxi to leave. 5 stars of awesomeness.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    9.0
    First night I did not get the room I reserved and paid for (private bathroom). Moved to correct room the next day and c
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    LOUD church singing, preaching and prayer going on for hours and hours. Even on Monday it started at 6am.

    Friendly helpful staff. Very good food thanks to Jackie!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2022

    10
    grate value for money
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the house is big and comfy. staff are nice and helpfull thank you all

    Stayed in August 2022

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