Arusha City · Safari Lodge
Mount Meru Hotel
A 178 room hotel in fifteen acres of water gardens at the foot of Mount Meru, on the edge of Arusha and the start of the northern circuit.
About
Mount Meru Hotel stands at the foot of its namesake mountain on the edge of Arusha, the gateway city for almost every northern Tanzania safari. It sits in fifteen acres of landscaped grounds and water gardens, a calm green pocket away from the bustle of the city centre, with the peak of Mount Meru rising behind.
It is the classic first and last night of a safari: the place to land into after a long flight, shake off the journey, and meet your driver in the morning, then the place to return to for a shower, a proper bed and a quiet dinner before the flight home. Kilimanjaro International Airport is about forty five minutes away and Arusha Airport, for light aircraft to the parks, about twenty.
The hotel has 178 air conditioned rooms and suites, from Standard rooms through Executive rooms and a Junior Suite, all with satellite television, mini fridge, tea and coffee, fast WiFi and generous space. Family rooms take up to four, and children up to twelve stay free when sharing with their parents.
There is an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and health centre, a fitness centre, landscaped gardens to walk, and restaurants serving continental and Tanzanian dishes. A large conference centre handles events and groups, service runs around the clock, and a business centre and airport transfers are on hand.
For travellers who want a comfortable, full service base on either side of the bush rather than a small guesthouse, Mount Meru is a dependable, central choice that works for every budget of trip.
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Signature experiences
Garden and pool to land into
Fifteen acres of water gardens and an outdoor pool to reset in after the flight, or after the dust of the bush.
Mountain views
Rooms and grounds look up to the peak of Mount Meru, sister to Kilimanjaro.
Easy airport access
About forty five minutes from Kilimanjaro International and twenty from Arusha Airport, simple for early starts and late arrivals.
Room for families and groups
Family rooms for four, children under twelve free when sharing, and a large conference centre for groups.
Amenities
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Spa And Health Centre
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurants
- Room Service (24 Hour)
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite Television
- Tea And Coffee Facilities
- Free Parking
- Airport Transfer Service
- Business Centre
- Landscaped Gardens
- Conference Centre
Best for
- Arrival Night
- Departure Night
- Families
- Groups
- First-Time Safari
Wildlife you might see
- Mount Meru And Kilimanjaro Views
- Birdlife In The Hotel Water Gardens
- Arusha National Park Within Reach For A Day Trip
Best time to visit
Jun to Sep
Location & access
Arusha City
Fly-in: Most guests arrive by road, about 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Arusha Airport, for light aircraft to the parks, is roughly 20 minutes away.
Drive: About 45 minutes by road from Kilimanjaro International Airport, on the edge of Arusha city.
Room types
Standard Single Room
A comfortable air conditioned room for one, with satellite television, minibar, tea and coffee and WiFi.
Standard Double/Twin Room
An air conditioned room with a double or twin beds, the roomy standard base before or after safari.
Executive Single Room
A larger executive room for one, with a little more space and the same full comforts.
Executive Double Room
A spacious executive room with a double bed and full in-room comforts.
Executive Triple Room
An executive room set for three, good for a family or small group on a city night.
Family Room
A family room sleeping up to four, with room to spread out the night before the bush.
Junior Suite
A junior suite with a separate sitting area, the most generous of the standard categories, over the gardens.
What's included
Included
- Buffet Breakfast
- VAT
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Use Of The Pool, Gardens And Fitness Centre
Not included
- Tourism Levy
- Lunch And Dinner
- Early Check In And Late Check Out Fees
- Extra Bed Or Crib
- Airport Transfers
- Items Of A Personal Nature
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Frequently asked
Where is Mount Meru Hotel?
On the edge of Arusha city at the foot of Mount Meru, in fifteen acres of landscaped water gardens, away from the city centre bustle. About 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
How many rooms does it have?
178 air conditioned rooms and suites, from Standard and Executive rooms to Family rooms and a Junior Suite, all with satellite television, minibar, tea and coffee and WiFi.
How far is the airport?
About 45 minutes by road from Kilimanjaro International Airport, and about 20 minutes from Arusha Airport for light aircraft to the parks.
Is it good for families?
Yes. Family rooms sleep up to four, and children up to twelve stay free when sharing a room with their parents. Cribs and extra beds are available for a small charge.
What is included in the rate?
Buffet breakfast, VAT, WiFi, air conditioning and use of the pool, gardens and fitness centre. Lunch, dinner, the tourism levy and airport transfers are charged separately and shown as itemised lines on every quote.
Why stay here?
It is the practical first and last night of a northern safari: a comfortable, central, full service base to land into and return to, a short drive from the airport and the start of the circuit.
What's nearby
- Arusha National ParkAbout an hour away. A half day of giraffe, buffalo, the flamingos of the Momela lakes and the forested foothills of Mount Meru.
- Arusha town and marketsThe cultural heritage centre, coffee houses and curio shops, a short drive from the gardens.
- Kilimanjaro International AirportAbout 45 minutes, the main gateway for flights in and out of the north.
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