BANANA FARM ECO HOSTEL

We stayed at one of the Barn Cabins which is located right in the middle of the banana plantation - lush green all around us. We initially planned on staying 3 nights but then extended our stay for 2 more nights, we didn’t want to leave. Staff was very helpful and welcoming, food‘s lovely and the whole property a real gem. The special attention to sustainability an extra plus. Loved everything about this place.

This place is really special. Ive stayed in lodges all over Tanzania and this is one of my favorites by far. Beauitful setting, great atmosphere and you can tell the employees really care about providing a good service.

The food is basic but very tasty and fresh, all grown on the farm. They even have homemade honey and really delicious coffee. Great value all around. I also loved socializing with fellow travelers and enjoying local beers at a local price vs the inflated tourist rates elsewhere.

Its a bit far from town, I'd recommend using bolt for transport to get the best price. To me this is the place to go to rest and relax not activities in town, however they have plenty of activities they can arrange in the area if thats what you're looking for.

I wouldnt hesitate to return!

Really Nice, cozy place in the middle of bananas plantations. Wits lots of motivations quotes ans nice corners, where you can relax or hang with others. A bit remote from Arusha city, but depend on what you wish-you need a transport. For us it was ok.
You can order a dinner for 5$ [soup, main meal, dessert]-delicious. Rooms are spacious and clean. Wifi is bad in the rooms - probably depends on how near the central place your room is. We liked it.
They also offer trips.

Beautyful Spot in Arusha...The Stuff is very friendly and the Place is Amazing, all Bananas are for free😁...
Dont Miss the Excursion around the Place, it's very nice...
You can choose different room classes, the prices are fair...

Beautiful place with nice staff, good food and everything you need.
If you are looking for accommodation before you go on your safari trip or just looking to take a rest in Tanzanian village instead of the city, this place is for you.
They have their own fruits and food products such as coffee and jam (you can buy a jar at the tavern).
Reasonably priced and definitely worth the buck. We were group of 8 and we all loved the place!
If I ever come back to Arusha, I will definitely stay here!

Very good place! Highly recommended. The farm tour they offer is very cool and their food is delicious!

Very nice farm hostel! Had lots of activities on including an open air cinema.

Had a wonderful stay here. Regina was a super kind and attentive host. Would stay again without hesitation. We particularly enjoyed the dinner that was provided and loved the general vibe of the place.

Wonderful piece of paradise! A bit outside of Arusha, so you have a peaceful night and stunning view. They show you around the banana farm and you will gather so much knowledge about agriculture, farming and plants! The staff is lovely! The price (12$ pp including delicious breakfast in a single room with hot shower) is absolutely worth it. In the morning you are served homegrown coffee!! Everything is created and decorated with love and passion!

Honestly the best Hostel I've stayed at so far. The staff members are amazing, the rooms are clean, modern and comfy. The farm is a great and well-kept place, where you can learn a lot about the farming, the plants and fruits and how biogas plants work. The farm is using 100% renewable energy resources too. The food is amazing too, a dinner only costs 5$ per person, breakfast is included. The entire communal area is gorgeous, with places to hang out and relax everywhere. They light a campfire every night and the whole atmosphere just invites you to sit down, relax and talk to the other guests and enjoy your time.

Stayed for a night prior to the beginning of our safari.
What an adorable place. A short walk down the banana farm will take you inside the forest which gives an incredible view of the mountains.
The owner is very welcoming. The food we had was delicious and I had a great sleep ! Also, the bonfire close to the small bar is great for enjoying the evening.

I loved experiencing life in a more traditional, natural way. The best place to be for both peace of mind and soul😌

This is the best eco hostel, I think. Location is slightly far from the city center, but it's located in the plantation, so you can feel rich nature. The room and service are very nice, every staff is kind. If you like camping or sustainable trips, you would love here.

Awesome place with lovely staff and great concept. Make sure to do the farm tour and if possible the hike to Mount Meru waterfall.

when u say banana farm eco hostel they really mean the name,decorations of banana leave’s a cool quite place to stay with best price and best services

Such a special and lovely place to stay. Good rooms, great food, and staff happy to help with everything. Helpful location for access to Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, and local nature spots.

Super cozy place with a relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff! Came there without any expectation and got so positively surprised.
They offer you nice and clean rooms for super cheap prices, free Bananas at any time. Coffee can also be requested with is there own production. Small tours around the huge property are done every day and they have so nice plans for new extensions. Lunch and dinner can be requested if you like for 5$ per Meal. Wi-Fi is stable and emergency lights are in each room as the regular power supply is sometimes shut down over the day. So just relax there and enjoy the life with friendly and open minded people. Bar is well equipped and food is super tasty and freshly done.

A wonderful place with a lot of love to details and a lot of efforts to make everyone’s time at the farm a unique and great experience!

The hostel is perfectly located in a beautiful banana farm area of the Chagga tribes (known for banana farming).

Wonderful hike trails along a lush river just behind the property led us to a beautiful waterfall without a guide needed. Even though the friendly staff is happy to help with various tours and tips to explore the area further.

Breakfast was great and especially the dinner and long evenings at the garden bar sitting by the fire and drinking banana beer was our favourite way to end a wonderful day outside of the city traffic of Arusha.

The rooms where as well, lovely and spacious and we immediately felt being home.

I highly recommend to stay or at least swing by the banana farm for a beer and dinner if you can!🙂🥰🤗

I was a guest at the hotel for a few days and was very satisfied with everything.

Secluded place just outside of Arusha. The staff is really friendly, the rooms are very clean and have a design that will please every Hipster lol
The food is amazing (straight from their own garden).
Ditch the other places and stay here!