Ratings based on 26 Verified Reviews
3.9 Room cleanliness
3.7 Service & staff
3.6 Room comfort
3.5 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Sep 2024
I was just coming off a tour and had an extra night to spend in Arusha. Rather than spend the night in the tour hotel I decided to try Mc-Elly's for about 4x LESS the price. The area in the daytime is a bit chaotic (industrial area) but it's the real Africa not what I saw in the tour hotel. As soon as the sun goes down it was very quiet. Loved sitting out on my balcony. Breakfast was great, lots of variety and the manager of the hotel even greeted me asking me how I found everything. Nice touch! Recommend this hotel.
by A verified traveler
Posted 14 Aug 2023
The staff were very friendly and helpful. They arranged our taxi in the morning and it all went smoothly.
The hotel was spotlessly clean, and our room was on the small side, but very comfortable. The beds had mosquito netting, though it hardly seemed necessary. The toilet tank didn’t feel, but there was a water spray available to fill it manually, so it really wasn’t a problem.
The restaurant on side was really pleasant. The vegetable curry was outstanding. The chicken rosemary was meager. The prices were very fair.
We were able to bring wine from the restaurant to our room after dinner, which was convenient.
The area was very congested, and it was challenging for our driver to find it. It felt chaotic and a little dangerous. We did not go out as it was late and we didn’t feel comfortable.
All in all, it was fine for an In-and-out, delivered and picked up by taxi stay. Would probably choose something different if I was staying for a few days.
by A verified traveler
Posted 17 Aug 2021
All staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating. Hotel is conveniently located and relatively quiet.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from phoenix, az
overnight in Arusha
Posted 6 Feb 2017 on Orbitz
Pros: great staff and helpful to me getting around
Location: easy access to everything
centrally located with easy access to everything right off the main road. food was good and folks working were very friendly
by Roger from Parwich, UK
Great little hotel in Arusha
Posted 5 Jul 2015 on HotelsStayed in McEllys for 8 nights in June/July 2015. A very comfortable, spotlessly clean and reasonably priced hotel situated just of Arusha main street. Staff were all excellent and helpful with very good English skills - reception, restaurant, bar, Manager and domestic staff all strived to make the stay smooth and pleasurable. Breakfast good and evening meals menu limited but well cooked, tasty and good value. Fantastic views of Mt Meru from some rooms and the roof. I would highly recommend McEllys as a comfortable and secure base for a visit to Arusha.
by A verified traveler
Ok
Posted 9 Dec 2014 on HotelsBreakfast very average
by Epifanio from London
Overpriced for what it is.
Posted 18 Oct 2014 on HotelsAverage Hotel,too overpriced for what it is.Customer service isn't the best- food at restaurant barely edible.
by Cheung CHAN from Hong Kong
Good for Overnight Stay
Posted 21 Jan 2014 on HotelsA convenient hotel for overnight stay to catch the early morning bus to other destinations. Wifi connection in the hotel was good.
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Feb 2013 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Everything I wished it would be.
Posted 21 Jan 2013 on HotelsI was looking for an overnight stay in town before joining group next day to climb Kili. Hotel clean, well located with good breakfast. Safe. Good value.
