Deluxe Rooms
King or twin beds
Light-filled rooms with marble bathrooms, deep soaking tubs, rain showers and views of the gardens or Mount Meru.
Accommodation · Arusha
Gran Meliá Arusha
★★★★★
- 5-Star Ultra-Luxury
- Mount Meru Views
- Heated Infinity Pool
- RedLevel VIP Service
Category
Ultra-Luxury
Location
Arusha
Rooms
171 Rooms & Suites
To City Center
~2.5 km
Overview
Gran Meliá Arusha is the ultimate benchmark for 5-star luxury in Northern Tanzania. Set between a coffee and tea plantation with unobstructed views of Mount Meru, this flagship urban resort bridges the gap between high-end international hospitality and Northern Tanzania's natural beauty. Situated just minutes from Arusha's city center, it serves as the ultimate staging ground for safari travelers heading to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as diplomatic and corporate executives.
Designed with modern Spanish elegance and rich African artistic elements, the hotel offers 171 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. The property is designed for deep relaxation and indulgence, featuring a heated outdoor infinity pool facing Mount Meru, a world-class Spa by Meliá, state-of-the-art wellness facilities, and five distinct dining and lounge venues - including the famous Rooftop Yellow Chilli by Sanjeev Kapoor.
With Meliá's signature RedLevel VIP service, eco-conscious operations, and unrivaled conference capabilities, Gran Meliá Arusha redefines the luxury hotel experience in Tanzania.
- Heated infinity pool
- Spa by Meliá
- Rooftop bar
- 24/7 gym
- RedLevel VIP service
Location & key distances
Situated on Simeon Road, Arusha, bordering the natural river and coffee fields.
- Arusha City Center / Clock Tower~2.5 km (7 min)
- Arusha Airport (ARK)~14 km (30 min)
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)~45 km (45–50 min)
- Arusha National Park~32 km (45 min)
- Cultural Heritage Centre~6 km (12 min)
Rooms & suites
All rooms feature private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows and high-end stone finishings. Every room includes:
- Smart Climate Control
- Marble Bathroom with Deep Tub
- Rainfall Shower & Robes
- Fiber-Optic Wi-Fi & Smart TV
- Nespresso Machine
- Minibar & Bottled Water
- Safe, Desk & Ironing Set
- 24-Hour Room Service
RedLevel Deluxe & Executive Rooms
RedLevel Lounge access
Personalized butler service, complimentary executive breakfast and evening cocktail hours.
Junior & Grand Suites
Separate living rooms
Open-plan suites with dining spaces, expanded verandas and panoramic vistas of Mount Meru and the coffee estates.
Presidential Suite
The apex of luxury in Arusha
A grand multi-room layout with private terrace, private kitchen, formal dining and dedicated private security access.
Dining & culinary experience
World-class gastronomy across five signature outlets.
The Yellow Chilli by Sanjeev Kapoor
Rooftop Indian fine dining curated by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, with panoramic night views of Mount Meru.
Saba International Restaurant
All-day dining with live cooking stations, international buffets and Swahili-inspired gourmet dishes.
The Rooftop Bar
Handcrafted cocktails, fine wines and tapas while the sun sets over the mountain.
Coffee & Tea Lounge
Single-origin Tanzanian coffee, artisanal teas and fresh pastries.
Pool Bar & Grill
Wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads and poolside drinks.
Facilities, wellness & recreation
Heated Infinity Pool
Uninterrupted views of Mount Meru, with luxury sunbeds and private cabanas.
Spa by Meliá
Organic massages, body wraps, facials, sauna and steam room.
24/7 Gym & Fitness Center
Cardio and weight equipment plus a dedicated yoga deck.
Coffee Plantation Walks
Guided walks through the hotel's on-site tea and coffee gardens.
Luxury Boutiques
Tanzanite jewellery, high-end safari wear and local artisan gifts.
Conferences, events & weddings
- Up to 600 delegates
Grand Ballroom
International summits, galas and weddings.
- Full AV & video conferencing
Breakout Meeting Rooms
Flexible rooms with translation booths.
- Ceremonies & receptions
Outdoor Lawns
Landscaped gardens for outdoor weddings, private dinners and corporate cocktails.
Activities from Arusha
Organized by ETAThe perfect staging ground for the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro - with every excursion arranged by Explore Trekking Adventure (ETA).
Safaris from Arusha
- Arusha National Park
- Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti National Park
Mountains
- Mount Meru climb
- Kilimanjaro climbs (transfer to Moshi)
Culture & Coffee
- Coffee plantation tours
- Cultural Heritage Centre
- Maasai market & crafts
Day Trips
- Lake Duluti canoeing
- Materuni Waterfall
- Chemka Hot Springs
Stay here as part of your ETA trip
We can include Gran Meliá Arusha in your Kilimanjaro climb or safari package - with airport transfers, briefings and every excursion arranged by our team in one plan.
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