Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha Coffee Lodge is an upmarket boutique hotel, situated in the foothills of Mount Meru. It is nestled in one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations on the outskirts of Arusha. So it's also conveniently situated near the Arusha airstrip. All in all Arusha Coffee Lodge is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate either before or after your safari.

Lodge accommodation

This exclusive lodge has been designed around the farms’ original plantation homes, radiating the warmth of the old colonial homes with lots of use of wood. Arusha Coffee Lodge is made up of 30 luxury rooms - 12 Plantation Suites and 18 Plantation Rooms - all to be found within the 15 wooden chalets nestled amongst the coffee bushes of a working plantation. The suites are a little larger and some have sleeper couches so they can take children. However all rooms have a balcony where you can sit back and relax  take in the spectacular views of Mount Meru and the surrounding coffee plantation.

Dining and facilities

Cuisine at Arusha Coffee Lodge is of an excellent standard and dining can either be taken in the Plantation House or in the shade of large umbrellas set amongst the lawn and trees. A large wooden deck leads to a secluded lovely swimming pool dotted with loungers and sunshades. A relaxation spa is also on offer with two treatment rooms.

Activities

In the grounds you have Traders Walk which is a collection of boutique shops and a cafe for teas and lunches. Shanga is a craftmen worshop where you can watch beautiful jewellery, glass ornaments and other crafts being produced first-hand. The shop next door sells the crafts and jewellery which you have just seen.  Arusha Coffee Lodge also has a 'bean to cup'coffee estate tour (additional cost).