David Crater Homestay
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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David Crater Homestay
Homestay
678R+X8M, Lushoto, Tanga, Tanzania
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4.3 miles from West Usambaras Lushoto Mountain Reserve in Lushoto, David Crater Homestay offers accommodations with access to beauty services. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The property offers bike rental and features a garden and sun terrace.
A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the homestay, each unit includes bed linen and towels.
There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.
For guests with children, the homestay features a baby safety gate. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling.
The nearest airport is Tanga, 93 miles from David Crater Homestay, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to doAmenities
Bar
Public parkingFree
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Hiking
Cafe
Car rentals
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
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Property Description
4.3 miles from West Usambaras Lushoto Mountain Reserve in Lushoto, David Crater Homestay offers accommodations with access to beauty services. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The property offers bike rental and features a garden and sun terrace.
A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the homestay, each unit includes bed linen and towels.
There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.
For guests with children, the homestay features a baby safety gate. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling.
The nearest airport is Tanga, 93 miles from David Crater Homestay, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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4.6/5
GreatCleanliness4.6
Amenities4.6
Location4.6
Service4.6
All 9 Reviews
Surroundings
Landmarks: Friends of Usambara Society
(1.3 km)
Landmarks: Kigulu Hakwewa Peak
(1.7 km)
Landmarks: SSEMO/ ADVENTURE ECO TUORS.
(1.8 km)
Landmarks: The Vibers Club
(2.1 km)
Landmarks: Irente Biodiversity Reserve
(3.1 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
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Family Room
1 Single bed and 1 King bed or 1 King bed and 1 Bunk bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Garden view
Private toilet
Balcony
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Deluxe Double Room With Balcony
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Garden view
Private toilet
Balcony
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Standard Triple Room
3 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Garden view
Private toilet
Balcony
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1
Standard Twin Room with Garden View
2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Garden view
Private toilet
Balcony
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Budget Double Or Twin Room
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Garden view
Private toilet
Balcony
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1
Standard Double Room
1 Queen bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Garden view
Private toilet
Balcony
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Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 Bunk bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Garden view
Private toilet
Balcony
Private entrance
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Guest Reviews
4.6/5
Great
9 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.6
- Amenities4.6
- Location4.6
- Service4.6
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AI Summary
Guests praise the varied, superb breakfast and comfortable, clean rooms with a pleasant scent. They also appreciate the friendly staff and scenic location near Lushoto.
Guest User
January 15, 2025
We stayed 3 nights at David's place and couldn't be happier! David has built a very nice place with nice houses and a great garden. It is still being expanded and we would like to see the result when everything is finished, because it will certainly be even better! The room was very cozy and clean, it is also worth mentioning that the shower is the best (and hottest) we can remember having experienced in Africa. The food was delicious! Not to mention, David and the rest of the staff were wonderful hosts. David helped us with anything we needed. We can't help but recommend this place warmly, and wish David and his family all the best!
Guest User
December 4, 2024
Very nice stay at David Crater Homestay. We had 3 nights there and it was an excellent experience. The rooms are quite big, the buildings are unique, the service for breakfast and dinner is very friendly and supporting with everything, the food is very good and much enough for good eaters. David is a very good guestfather, he is there for every question and we enjoyed very much to stay with him every evening on the woodfireplace with a lot of time to talk about everything. If necessary, he can arrange good guided tours in the area of Lushoto/Usumbara. But, and this was for us really great, he don't refuse if someone wants to go alone (like the hike to the famous viewpoints Irente or Yogoi/Java). It's one of the rare places in Tanzania, where you can go without a guide.
Guest User
August 18, 2024
We had three wonderful days in David's lodge. the rooms are very nice and you always have the smell of eucalyptus-wood (floor, bed, doors). His Family and the stuff is very friendly an helpfull. Evening dinner costs $10 per person, but the food tastes wonderful and is worth the money. David picked us up from the bus station when we arrived and organized our onward journey by bus and ferry to Zanzibar. everything worked perfectly! With our guide Richard, we went on a guided hike to waterfalls and viewpoints through hidden hiking trails over two days and learned a lot about the healing effects of plants. Thanks a lot for everything. Flo, Katrin, Sophia and Luis
Guest User
November 22, 2023
David, danke … für dein wunderbares Homestay. Du hast dir wirklich ein kleines Paradies geschaffen. Einfach nur dasitzen und Affen beim Bananen klauen oder Chamäleons beim Klettern beobachten … das Klasse Dinner deiner Frau … das Frühstück to Go für unsere sehr frühe Weiterreise … die Organisation unserer Weiterreise nach Zanzibar. Busbuchung, Transfer zum Ferryterminal, Ferry Tickets. Es lief alles wie am Schnürchen Wir sind schon auf die Umsetzung deiner Expansionspläne gespannt. Sind uns sicher, dass noch viele Gäste eine grossartige Zeit bei Dir verbringen werden. In den Usambara Bergen waren wir mit Richard unterwegs. Vielen Dank Richard … dass du uns an so schöne Orte wie den Irente view Point und den kisasa waterfall geführt hast … dass du gefühlt jedes „Steigerl“ in Lushoto kennst, was die Wanderungen sehr abwechslungsreich macht … für die Guacamole 🥑 die du uns zum Lunch zubereitet hast … dass du uns die Landschaft und das Landleben der Menschen näher gebracht hast Für uns wird die Zeit in Tanzania unvergessen bleiben. Wie es mit den schönen Dingen so ist gehen sie leider viel zu schnell vorbei.
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Guest User
July 30, 2023
Super Homestay! Der Besitzer legt unheimlich Wert auf Qualität und Perfektion. Es macht Spaß zu sehen was sich wieder geändert hat und wie das kleine Paradies über Lushoto sich über die Zeit verändert. Kann ich jederzeit ohne Einschränkungen empfehlen. Einfach toll, wenn man ausspannen möchte in schöner Umgebung mit netten Leuten. Das Kamelion lebt dort mit einigen Freunden in einer Hecke. ;-)
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Guest User
July 12, 2023
PROS: Rooms are very clean and cozy with nice bathroom, equipped in a "european" style. The overall compound is very nice and relaxing, with lots of vegetation. We spotted monkeys, chameleons and some birds in the garden. There is a common patio with a fireplace where every evening the staff made a fire. They offer great homemade meals. The breakfast was included in the price and contained a good variety of food (eggs, pancakes, homed jams, fruits...) You can also buy lunch or dinner - for $8 you get the whole menu including soup, salad, fruits. Very big portions. Ideal after a whole-day hike. Also the staff was very friendly. We met David only few times as he was busy working out of town, but we had a great chat with him and got some good tips for our hikes. There were also David's nephews, who were always present and were very friendly and helpful. CONS: If you arrive in Lushoto town and want to get there by foot, you have to walk a steep hill. It's quite a journey, but it is walkable. You can hire a motorbike to get you there, if you are brave enough. If the weather outside is cold (which in these mountains usually is), the rooms are cold as well as there is no heating. Also in our room, the air was very humid and had a bit of a "moldy" smell (there actually was no mold at all, I guess its just from the moisture in the walls). As the homestay is located up on the hill, we were hoping for a nice view in the valley, which unfortunately is not the case due to the high trees surrounding the place.
Guest User
September 18, 2022
Ich kann David Craters Homestay (WhatsApp +255 782 375 783) nur empfehlen. Davis ist ist ein sehr engagierter Gastgeber, hat sich bestens um einen passenden Guide für einen Wanderung durch die Usambara Berge gekümmert und mich am Abfahrttag sehr früh morgens noch zum Bus in Lushoto gebracht. Seine Unterkunft ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt (wie in einem Hotel), es gibt gutes Frühstück und Abendessen und sie liegt sehr schön in einem kleinen Tal in der Nähe Lushotos. Im Garten tummeln sich die Chamäleons. Als Guide kann ich Haji Sadick (WhatsApp +255 659 155 794) nur empfehlen. Haji kennt die Wege und kann viel zu Kultur, Landschaft und Natur erzählen (auch mit gutem Englisch). Ich bin mit ihm alleine drei Tage bis kurz vor Mambo gelaufen (sehr gute Übernachtungen in Bushbaby Homestay, in Rangwi sisters guesthouse und am Ende in den Magumba cottages. Am vierten und letzten Wandertag sind wir nochmal rund um Lushoto gewandert - mit wunderbaren Blick in die Savanne bei Mombo und spannenden Besuch des zweimal die Woche stattfinden Lushoto-Marktes. Haji Sadick ist ein super Guide, den ich gerne empfehle - Direktkontakt zu ihm möglich. Besten Gruß Tiemo
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Guest User
January 31, 2023
It's a beautiful place. David brought us and dropped us from the bus station. We spend there one week and a half, for working and a bit traveling. It was not strong wi-fi and it was not allowed to use Netflix and YouTube because he use sim card to charge his wifi (which was a bit strange comparing for the price we were paying for the room). The breakfast was included and it was nice. The staff and his wife were very kind. The room was very expensive for us and also the dinner, so instead, David offered us to use the kitchen, and in exchange for that, you need to pay money for using the gas in the kitchen. 1 dollar per day. Most of the time, there was a problem with the shower, and it was hard. For us it was not the most successful week as we expected, but this place has a lot of potential.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Public parking
Free
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Hiking
Cafe
Car rentals
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Valet parking
Transportation
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Car rentals
Front Desk Services
VIP check-in service
Tour and ticket booking service
Express check-in and check-out
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Cafe
Health & Wellness
Public baths
Hiking
Activities
Eco tours
Public Areas
Shared kitchen
BBQ
Additional charge
Garden
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Safety & Security
First aid room
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 12:00–20:00
Check-out: 06:00–10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestFree
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 20
4.3 miles from West Usambaras Lushoto Mountain Reserve in Lushoto, David Crater Homestay offers accommodations with access to beauty services. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The property offers bike rental and features a garden and sun terrace.
A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the homestay, each unit includes bed linen and towels.
There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.
For guests with children, the homestay features a baby safety gate. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling.
The nearest airport is Tanga, 93 miles from David Crater Homestay, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.