Kibo Palace Hotel Moshi ★★★

"I had dinner at the hotel and I did not realize that the waitress made a mistake and charged my credit card in US dollars instead of 33.990 TZ shillings. An hour later, the waitress knocked my door and told me about the mistake and that they would reverse the transaction in the morning. It took the hotel 2 days to sort that out with their bank (NMB Bank). I spent about US$500 on international phone calls with my bank in SA so that they undersand the problem and help me solve it. After a long struggle, I got my money back after 25 days. I am writing this to alert tourists who visit Tz. Please look at the credit card machine to ensure that the correct currency is being charged before pressing the buttons. Scrutinize the receipts that you get and keep them until you get home. Regardless of the nerve-racking experience that I had, I would like to thank the Kibo Palace Hotel administration and staff for their honesy (admitting the error) and for the great efforts they put forth to ensure thae reversal of the reve money as they had no experience with this issue before. Everybody at the hotel was sympathetic and very supportive. Every now and then they contacted me to see if I got the money or not. My advice to the hotel is to train their staff especially waitresses/waiters in using payment machines, and even improving their English to avoid such mistakes and hastles. I wish the accountant tooke me with her to the bank so that I know exactly what is going on so that I give solutions or ask my bank for solutions. if I come back to Moshi, I would definitely stay at the Kibo Palce Hotel and enjoy Mt Kilimanjaro views."

Climbers Home ★★

"This accommodation has a simple on-site rooftop restaurant with hot meal provided. Mt. Kilimangaro is in sight there. Room is spacious. Was allowed an early check in."

Kitolie Home and Lodge ★★★

"The butler was very polite and provided friendly service. The price was reasonable and breakfast was included. However, the water pressure was very low when showering late at night."

Panama Garden Resort ★★★

"This hotel is used a lot by people who want or have climbed the Kilimanjaro. And to me that gives it a good atmosphere. Because there are also people travelling solo, it is easy to make contact and have a nice conversation. The quality of the hotel and rooms and food is absolutely fine. Only the water of the swimming pool was not in balance because my hair got a green colour. Which I removed at home with baking soda."

Kili Haven Lodge

"Kili Haven Lodge truly felt like a home away from home! The room was spacious, clean, and super comfortable just what I needed after long travel days. The Wi-Fi was fast and reliable, which was a big plus. And the breakfast? Absolutely delicious fresh, local, and full of flavor. The staff were kind and welcoming, and the peaceful setting made my stay even more special. I’d definitely recommend this gem in Moshi to anyone visiting!"

Kilimanjaro Scenic Lodge ★★★

"The room was fine as described, but beware of the owner who tried to scam us by charging us double the cost of the transfer. Unfortunately for him, I had everything written down; it had already happened in other reviews. This is unacceptable. I should point out that the restaurant is very good, but incredibly expensive for the area, $15-20 per dish, which becomes euros on the bill. If you pay by credit card, he looks askance and then charges 4%. Not recommended; beware of extra charges and scams."

Volunteer Hostel

NGUCHIRO PALACE HOTEL ★★

"First trip to Tanzania. Our agency set us up with this hotel, and it has been the most delightful 2 nights so far. The staff is amazingly helpful and friendly, food is excellent and rooms are very confortable ! We highly recommand this place !"

Nyota Safari Lodge Moshi ★★

"Our stay at Nyota Safari Lodge was very pleasant overall and ideal for travelers planning activities around Mount Kilimanjaro. The lodge is well located and works perfectly as a base before or after Kilimanjaro excursions. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the experience felt authentic and welcoming. The food was freshly prepared every day and tasted excellent. We especially enjoyed the typical local dishes, which made the stay feel like a genuine cultural experience rather than just a standard hotel stop. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. It is also a good place to organize activities: you can easily ask about safaris and tours in advance and receive very good offers directly through the lodge. This makes planning onward travel and excursions simple and convenient. Overall, a lovely and comfortable stay — especially recommended for anyone traveling to the Kilimanjaro region and looking for a reliable base with great local food and helpful service."