Great for: Kids, Romance, Pool, Spa
Hotel Website
www.onseahouse.com
Onsea House is a privately owned, privately run luxury bed & breakfast in Arusha, Tanzania and is the perfect safari base or place to stay for those looking to climb Kilimanjaro. The level of comfort and quality of service has turned it more into a small boutique hotel than a guesthouse. Onsea House is a fully licensed hotel & restaurant managed by Belgian Chef Axel Janssens in partnership with a local business partner and locally hired staff.
Rates
from USD 200 per room per night.
Accommodation - 5 rooms
The Giraffe Suite and Guinea Fowl Room at Onsea House are in the main house and open onto an extensive shared terrace. The Giraffe Suite has a very bright and spacious bedroom with office & sitting area as well as complimentary WIFI. The views from the terrace are stunning and make this the perfect honeymoon suite or for those looking for a spacious room. The Guinea Fowl room is another romantic room decorated in earthy colours and it shares the large terrace with the Giraffe Suite. The guest cottage next door houses another 2 rooms; Zebra Room, with its own balcony and pool views and Rhino Room (similar to Zebra), both have a sitting area and share the fully-equipped living room and kitchen making them ideal for families and friends (up to 6). The Elephant room with an annex living room is on the top floor of the main house and available on request when the owners are away.
Activities
The swimming pool is floodlit and enjoys a lovely temperature all year round. The outdoor Hippo Pool Jacuzzi has stunning views and can be booked by individual guests. Indulge in a massage or aromatherapy (just perfect at the end of a day's safari). Take pleasure in a friendly game of pool in the bar, exclusive to hotel guests.
Dining
Axel Janssens, Chef/Manager gained his degree in hotel management and specialised in patisserie and chocolaterie at the International Culinary School of Bruges Ter Groene Poorte. He is a talented chef and has had extensive experience as well as owning his own restaurant 't Keukentje in Sint Martens Latem. He prepares freshly made brasserie-style dishes using the freshest local ingredients, accompanied by fine wines. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are served every day. There is a great selection of cocktails, wines, beer and Champagnes to choose from as well as some very fine cigars. Guests can enjoy a romantic lunch or BBQ in the swimming pool banda (thatched hut), next to the pool bar.
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Free welcome drinks
Rates for 2010
Rates at Onsea House are per room per night and include taxes, breakfast and afternoon tea. Half Board and Full Board include the recommended wines and water. Children under 3 free of charge. Single rates start from USD 170 per night.
Rates for 2010 are all priced in
USD
| Double B & B |
245 |
245 |
245 |
200 |
200 |
245 |
245 |
245 |
245 |
245 |
245 |
245 |
| Double Half Board |
355 |
355 |
355 |
310 |
310 |
355 |
355 |
355 |
355 |
355 |
355 |
355 |
| Full Board |
405 |
405 |
405 |
360 |
360 |
405 |
405 |
405 |
405 |
405 |
405 |
405 |
| Exclusive Use Half Board |
2300 |
2300 |
2300 |
2100 |
2100 |
2300 |
2300 |
2300 |
2300 |
2300 |
2300 |
2300 |
| Exclusive Use Full Board |
2900 |
2900 |
2900 |
2700 |
2700 |
2900 |
2900 |
2900 |
2900 |
2900 |
2900 |
2900 |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation before 30 days of arrival will result in a loss the 30 % of deposit. In case of cancellation between 30 days and 3 days before arrival, ONSEA HOUSE will refund 25% of the 100% payment made, or 75% will be charged in case no payment has been made yet. No refund is made in case of cancellation within 3 days of arrival or in case of no-show without cancellation.
Additional Information
The nearest airport is
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). The distance from the airport is
30 minutes
Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro Airport ($ 70 per car) and Arusha Airport ($40 per car) can be arranged. The delightful Belgian owners are happy to share their in-depth local knowledge. They can provide tips on safari, Kilimanjaro climbing, local events and cultural visits around Arusha. NGO projects which are supported can be visited in the immediate neighbourhood.
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