Le Jacaranda
A large, quiet and peaceful hotel in the centre of Arusha, with extensive picturesque
grounds shaded by many beautiful trees and contains a mini-golf course. The warm
and hospitable staff have cared for many travellers through its history. The hotel
is surrounded by beautiful trees. The people are warm, hospitable.
Rooms at Le Jacaranda
The rooms are clean and in the main generously proportioned but are in need of maintenance
in some areas, notably the mosquito nettings and bathroom fixtures. The single rooms
are inadequately small, and elicit frequent complaints. However, there is copious
amounts of hot water, but it may take a time to arrive. Downtown Arusha can get quite
hot at night, and the rooms are not equipped with electric fans or air conditioning,
and nor do they have televisions.
The Jacaranda Restaurant
There is a large choice on the menu for dinner, but breakfast can be limited, but
the homemade jams receive rave reviews. Service times can be slow, and the prices
are on the expensive side, which may reflect the very good reputation that the restaurant
has amongst the locals of Arusha. However, their attempts on oriental cuisine can
be a bit hit-and-miss.
Facilities at Le Jacaranda Hotel
Internet is quite slow, which is typical for Arusha, but free if you have your own
surfing device.
Power-cuts are a city-wide problem and occasionally Le Jacaranda's generator doesn't
function. During a city-wide power-cut the water company's pumps cannot function;
consequently water pressure is a problem.
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