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Highview Hotel

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#1 of 2 Hotels in Karatu
Arusha | P.O. Box 94, Karatu, Tanzania
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07/05/2017 07/06/2017
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        Priceline$220
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        Overview
        4.0
        188 reviews
        • Excellent28%
        • Very good38%
        • Average29%
        • Poor3%
        • Terrible2%
        Travelers talk about
        “day safari” (10 reviews)
        “nice hotel” (7 reviews)
        “lunch box” (7 reviews)
        Free Internet
        Free Parking
        Breakfast Buffet
        Pool
        Non-Smoking Rooms
        Restaurant
        Room Service
        Family Rooms
        Poolside Bar
        Fitness center
        Business Center
        Laundry Service
        Shuttle Bus Service
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        Reviewed April 18, 2017
        Where to start

        With the good... It's reasonably clean, staff are pleasant and has quite nice views, sorry that's as good as I can do. The food was mainly overcooked we nicknamed the chicken "silent witness" chicken ( a UK pathology/crime tv program) and the packed lunch was...More

        1  Thank johnb73
        Response from Zainab A, Manager at Highview HotelResponded April 25, 2017

        Dear Sir, Thank you for your feedback. We have noted with great concern and we are looking into this matter, we have also compared the feedback from other clients who stayed with us at the same time for any correlation in the feedback, however this...More

        Reviewed March 30, 2017
        Excellent hotel

        The hotel itself was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was good with plenty of options,the evening meal was very nice and tasty,the lunchbox was also very nice,with a good selection. The staff were excellent and gave me a 50th birthday celebration that I will never...More

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        Thank Tahir A
        Response from Zainab A, Owner at Highview HotelResponded April 4, 2017

        Dear tahir579, The entire highview hotel staff can not forget your stay with us, we are so glad we were part of your 50th birthday celebration. Thank you so much for booking with us and most of all for reviewing us here on TripAdvisor. We...More

        Reviewed March 29, 2017 via mobile
        Amazing view and services

        Amazing view. Lovely services. I arrived late at night and the staff had prepared a nice meal, the rooms are nice. The weather was cool when I visited. Ensure you call ahead as the online booking platform isn't the best for making reservations

        Thank Allan M
        Response from Zainab A, Owner at Highview HotelResponded April 4, 2017

        Dear Allan M, Thank you for booking with us and for the hotel feedback here on TripAdvisor. We are glad you had a wonderful time and we welcome you again at Highview Hotel.

        Reviewed March 11, 2017
        Sad and run down

        "The hotel has forty spacious comfortable ensuite rooms ..... Enjoy the local and continental cuisine served in our indoor and outdoor restaurants. A direct lift from the Zara advertising literature. Yes the room was large but with nowhere to hang clothing (No wardrobe or hangers)...More

        Thank mb2197
        Response from Zainab A, Owner at Highview HotelResponded March 13, 2017

        Dear Guest, Am happy to get your comments about how your experience with us at the highview hotel was... am also glad that you took time to point out some items that we could work on in order to improve your next experience with us....More

        Reviewed March 7, 2017 via mobile
        Safari

        Visited it as a party of a safari tour. The hotel was as expected, nothing more or less. The food was a little boring but decent, except for the lunch box you could prepare for the next days, which were just horrible. All the staff...More

        Thank Sarah N
        Response from Zainab A, Owner at Highview HotelResponded March 13, 2017

        Dear Guest, Am happy to get your comments about how your experience with us at the highview hotel was... am also glad that you took time to point out some items that we could work on in order to improve your next experience with us....More

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        About
        Amenities
        • Top amenities
        • Restaurant
        • Pool
        • Free Parking
        • Bar/Lounge
        • Room Service
        • Free Internet
        • Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
        • Hotel Amenities
        • Free Parking
        • Laundry Service
        • Shuttle Bus Service
        • Room Service
        • Business Center with Internet Access
        • Things to do
        • Restaurant
        • Pool
        • Bar/Lounge
        • Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
        Details
        • Price range
        • $259 - $265 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
        • Room types
        • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
        • Family Rooms
        • Number of rooms
        • 20
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        • Location
        • Tanzania >
        • Arusha Region >
        • Karatu
        • Also Known As
        • Highview Hotel Tanzania/Karatu
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        DebbieT1962
        Hi, we are coming on safari in a couple of weeks and just thinking about packing! What sort of clothing do you recommend in the hotel, do you need to be covered up all the time to stop getting bitten or is it only at certain times you need long trousers and tops? It is our first safari so not sure what to expect. Thank you.
        July 11, 2016|
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        Response from peterrexwhite | Reviewed this property |
        it was quite cold in some evenings, so bear than in mind. tropical strength jungle formula is highly recommended. on safari, black clothing/blue is not recommended. some insects can bite through cloth, so a close texture... More
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        Sharon D
        Hello, I would like to know the classifacation of the hotel. Is it 3 or 4 stars? Thank you!
        October 6, 2015|
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        Response from Zainab A | Property representative |
        Dear Sharon, I hope all is good with you. Highview hotel as the standard of 3 star hotel.
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        "All rooms have a stunning view"
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        "No lift so ground floor room required if you have mobility issues, but beware this will still involve a lot..."
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        "steep climb to rooms beware ! and take torch and plenty of repellent and long sleeves at night when sleeping..."
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        "Best view are from the first floor, also less flying insects there."
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