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Gran Melia Arusha

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Interior entrance
Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Serene elegance with mountain views

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and offering stunning views of Mt. Meru, this property exudes serene elegance. Delight in the rooftop bar, rejuvenating spa services, and explore the unique Sanaa glassblowing and weaving workshop.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Simeon Road, Kijenge, Arusha, Arusha, 23110
  • Place, Arusha Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room (Mount Meru View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room (Red Level Mount Meru View)

  • Mountain view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite (Red Level)

  • 105 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Grand Suite (Red Level)

  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Presidential Suite (Red Level)

  • 164 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Grand Suite (Red Level (3AD))

  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Presidential Suite (Red Level (3AD))

  • 164 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite (Red Level (2+1))

  • 105 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Grand Suite (Red Level (2AD+2CH))

  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Presidential Suite (Red Level (2AD+2CH))

  • 164 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View ((2AD+1CH))

Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, City View ((2AD+1CH))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Mount Meru View (2AD+1CH))

Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room (Mount Meru View (2AD+1CH))

  • Mountain view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Red Level Mount Meru View (2AD+1CH))

Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room (Red Level Mount Meru View (2AD+1CH))

  • Mountain view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, City View (Interconnecting)

  • City view
  • 82 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room (Interconnecting - Mount Meru View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 82 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Red Level)

Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Red Level)

  • 127 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a large balcony, a round coffee table, two sofas, and a view of a mountain.

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Red Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 167 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Red Level)

Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Red Level)

  • 283 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite (Red Level)

Family Suite (Red Level)

  • Mountain view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Arusha

Located in Arusha, Gran Melia Arusha is a 4-minute drive from Arusha International Conference Centre and 5 minutes from Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium. .This luxury hotel is 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Ngurdoto Crater and 26 mi (41.9 km) from Arusha National Park.

What's nearby

  • Arusha Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Natural History Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sanna Restaurant Rooftop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪George's Tavern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gran Melia Arusha

Gran Melia Arusha offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 167 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy barbecue at The Grill, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Grill - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves dinner only.
Roof Top - This restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine. Open daily.
The Garden Cafe by Sanaa - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Saba Saba - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Pool Bar - This rooftop bar is located by the pool and specializes in local cuisine. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Bar
  • Roof Top
  • Saba Saba
  • The Garden Cafe by Sanaa
  • The Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Gran Melia Arusha Arusha
Gran Melia Hotel
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Gran Melia Arusha Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful, clean, safe, and everyone was so kind and helpful! Highly recommended, didn't see anything else like it in Arusha
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a great environment and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Roger

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ariadna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay at Gran Meliá Arusha was simply outstanding and far exceeded everything we could have imagined. From the very first moment, the hotel impressed us with its elegance, tranquility, and breathtaking natural setting. We were lucky to stay in a room with stunning views of Mount Meru, waking up every morning to an absolutely magical landscape. The infinity pool is spectacular, perfectly integrated into the surroundings and ideal for relaxing after a day of adventures. The gardens are lush, impeccably maintained, and simply beautiful, creating a peaceful oasis that makes you forget the outside world. But what truly made our experience extraordinary was the exceptional level of personalized service, especially from Daniel Ramos, Guest Experience Manager. His dedication went far beyond what anyone could expect. When I lost a personal object that seemed almost impossible to recover, Daniel did not stop until he found it. His effort, persistence, and genuine care turned a stressful situation into a story with a perfect ending. This level of attention and humanity is rare to find and made us feel truly valued as guests. Gran Meliá Arusha is not just a luxury hotel with stunning facilities—it is a place where people truly make the difference. We will forever be grateful for this unforgettable experience and we cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac worked good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermann Claudius

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didier

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were at the red level. We had the possibilty to have the breakfast on the rooftop. With a incredible view on the Mt. Meru.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abesi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina, London

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I travel a lot but rarely review my stays. This one deserves a review as it is one of the finest 5 star hotels I have ever stayed in. The beautiful facility was only topped by the incredible service of the staff. Just as good as it gets!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maddison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely stunning hotel but let down by poor communication. I booked a room on red level for the benefit it offered. On arrival, I went to check in, was told it won’t be long at all. Then waited an hour and a half while checking multiple times how long it would be. Was then told that they were giving me an upgrade to another room and that’s why it took so long. Turns out it was actually due to them having the red lounge closed for renovation but did not communicate this to me in advance. I spent over $850 for one night for my husbands birthday and was let down. The whole check in process was awful. The pool and outdoor areas are absolutely gorgeous, so nice to walk through. Unfortunately they were removing tiles outdoors so a lot of banging and crashing was ruining the serenity. Room was good however the air conditioning in the bedroom did not stay cold. Bathroom vanity is unsealed so looks very dirty due to water stains. Buffet breakfast and dinner was amazing. Food was delicious. So many options available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a dream-come-true and is top class. Thanks to the fantastic job done by the hotel manager, the service provided is really perfect. The hotel looks like new and is in perfect condition. The view on the gardens and the Mount Meru is fantastic. This view is stunning from the great bar located on the roof top. Delicious food. Very customer-oriented. I will definitely return to this hotel next time I have to travel to the. Arusha region. Simply perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Already wrote something but room was OK for selection but no hair conditioner pilot glasses in bathroom or place to put Ou toiletry bags.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and excellent service

Really nice 5* hotel! The view of Mount Meru from our room was great! Staff were super welcoming and friendly! There is an internal workshop/ gift shop in the grounds (Sanaa) which supports people with disabilites - we got some great hand made souvenirs from here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Meena

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect weekend after safari

This was the best hotel to end our safari at. Would’ve wanted to stay longer. Food was great at their restaurants, service impeccable. Beds were so comfy, spa and gym had great amenities, lovely grounds and garden to go around at!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tumaini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Arusha city, no question
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025