Why Stay at Gran Meliá Arusha?
Gran Meliá Arusha is Tanzania's most polished urban launchpad for safari, an exclusive five-star hotel set in 18 acres of grounds complete with its own organic tea plantation. RedLevel VIP service, a rooftop Peruvian-Asian fusion lounge and serious wellness facilities elevate the customary pre-safari overnight into a destination stay.
Where Is Gran Meliá Arusha & What Wildlife Can You See?
The hotel sits in Arusha, approximately 50 kilometres from Kilimanjaro International Airport, with unobstructed views of Mount Meru from many rooms. From here the Northern Circuit unfolds: Arusha National Park offers canoeing and day hikes within an hour, Mount Meru day treks depart directly, and Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti are staged from town. Tea and coffee plantation walks and Maasai market visits occupy gentler days.
Rooms & Style
The 171 rooms and suites include Deluxe Mount Meru-view categories and interconnecting rooms for families, finished in a warm contemporary style. The pool, spa, yoga area and terraced gardens invite recovery between flights and game drives, and dining ranges from organic farm-to-table menus to signature rooftop mixology nights, with private RedLevel lounge catering for VIP guests.
Who Is It Ideal For?
- Safari travellers bookending the Northern Circuit in five-star comfort
- Business and conference guests visiting Arusha
- Kilimanjaro and Meru climbers acclimatising pre-trek
- Couples adding a stylish city pause to a bush itinerary
Pairs Well With
Arusha is the doorway to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater; the 7-day Tanzania migration safari departs naturally from here.
