2 July 2024
After a day of exploring, you want to return to a warm and welcoming lodge in Arusha. Happily, there is no shortage of impressive hotels that will quickly feel like a second home. Here you can settle into comfort, sample local dishes and recharge before you head off on your next adventure.
We have selected ten of the most beautifully located places to stay in Arusha, which leaves you with just one job: choose your favourite and start dreaming!
Gran Meliá Arusha
Set among tea and coffee plantations, Gran Meliá is a modern, attractive lodge in Arusha. Its terrace and lounge look straight out over Mount Meru and the city, and if you would rather have some privacy, you can enjoy your favourite drink on your own balcony.
After a demanding hike or an exciting safari, this excellent Arusha hotel spoils you with everything you need to unwind. Relax in the spa, dive into the heated pool or wander through the lovely gardens, which feel almost like a national park.
Legendary Lodge
Legendary Lodge in Arusha is likewise set within a beautiful coffee plantation, and it is fair to say this place embodies African authenticity. Well away from the busy tourist spots, it provides a calm yet luxurious hideaway where privacy, comfort and grand mountain views come together.
The lodge makes an excellent base for starting your safari and for other activities such as canoeing, birdwatching and hiking. In this cosy setting you get close to the wildlife and feel at one with nature.
The Safari House
The Safari House is a boutique hotel with 10 bedrooms, contemporary touches, an outdoor pool, roomy bedrooms and excellent food. Whether you want to ease into Tanzanian time, recover before the next leg of your trip, play a round of golf or go horse riding, you can do it all here with style.
With private bathrooms in every room, and a kitchenette in some, this Arusha lodge suits couples and families alike. A walk around the estate is a treat for the eyes, as African wildlife such as zebras and elands lives close by.
Lake Duluti Lodge
Tucked between coffee plantations, the delightful Lake Duluti Lodge is a haven of peace and calm. Sip a cool drink on the veranda, soak up the extraordinary beauty around you and build up energy for the next stage of your journey.
Its 19 generous rooms all have private bathrooms and lovely views in every direction. The highlight of a stay here is dinner at the lakeside, the perfect chance to slow down and savour every moment with the people you love.
Ahadi Lodge
Located right in the centre of Arusha, Ahadi Lodge consists of five separate cottages and charms with its lush gardens. After a long flight or a safari in Arusha National Park, the pool is where you want to be. Take a dip, then enjoy first-rate, authentic African cooking in the cosy restaurant.
Siringit Villa
Siringit Villa is the opposite of hustle and bustle. Far from the noise of the busy city, you can enjoy stillness and nature at its finest, with birdsong as the soundtrack. This villa with 6 bedrooms combines flawless service with wonderful food and unrivalled scenery. It is the ideal spot to recharge before the next highlight of your Tanzania holiday.
Arusha Planet Lodge
Arusha Planet Lodge is another luxurious option. This idyllic resort serves excellent food, provides outstanding service and has spacious rooms with comfortable beds. It lies conveniently close to Kilimanjaro Airport, and its palm and banana trees create a secluded oasis that many travellers have grown to love.
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
If you would rather be well away from the city, Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge is the place for you. Here you see African wildlife at close range and eat food grown in the lodge’s own garden. Walks in the surroundings, a boat trip on the lagoon or simply gazing at Mount Kilimanjaro: we promise you will never be bored here.
Arusha Villa
Arusha Villa is made for travellers who want peace and quiet without missing out on memorable experiences. Unwind on a sunbed by the pool, wander through the lush garden, visit nearby villages with a guide and watch Blue Monkeys at play in the trees. The icing on the cake? Delicious food, fine views of Mount Meru and a restful night in a comfortable bed.
Wildlife Residence
Animal lovers looking for an authentic lodge in Arusha should head to the Wildlife Residence. This timeless place impresses with stunning views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. The highlight is breakfast beside the pool, where wild animals often come to graze. As you drink your morning coffee, wildebeest, elands, kudus, zebras and their friends are eating their breakfast right in front of you.
And there you have it! Cosy and authentic or contemporary and secluded: find the lodge in Arusha that fits your Tanzania plans best. Should you want a bit of help, we’re happy to assist.
