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Arusha Coffee Lodge - Arusha, Tanzania
About this Chic Retreat
The Arusha Coffee Lodge is a luxury haven, perfect for a rejuvenating rest before or after a trip with Elewana Safari. This idylic luxury hotel is located in Arusha, at the foot of Mount Meru, nestled among seemingly endless acres of emerald-green coffee bushes.The farm-house style plantation houses are stylish & homely and guests receive a warm welcome from the friendly & attentive staff.
Accommodation
The Arusha Coffee Lodge comprises of the main farmhouse and 30 private colonial-style plantation houses, 12 of which are newly built plantation suites. The main house is made up of the front of house reception, indoor & outdoor dining areas, the bar, lounge and boutique. Decorated in the traditional earthy tones of plantation houses, the feeling is natural and welcoming with soft lighting, woven rugs and wooden flooring. These split-level houses have cosy fireplaces and large verandahs with great views of the surrounding coffee fields. Rooms are equipped with coffee & tea making facilities and mini-bars and boast large four-poster beds or twins, Egyptian cotton linens & mosquito netting and luxurious en-suite bathrooms.
Activities
A coffee lover's paradise, Arusha Coffee Lodge offers tours of the plantation where bushes of this well-loved crop lay heavy with berries. A day game drive to the volcanic Mount Meru and the diverse habitat of the Arusha National Park will certainly be an experience of a lifetime, with zebra, giraffe, buffalo, flamingos and the black-and-white colobus monkey among the animals that inhabit the area. For a unique tour, visit the only Tanzanite mine in the world. The Maasai market on Faya Road is a lively affair and the Natural History Museum housed in the old German boma holds some fascinating fossils and photographs and is well worth a visit.
The Arusha Coffee Lodge's luxurious lounge is warm & inviting with leather sofas, exposed brick walls and wooden floors. Sit by the fire place for a cosy night in. The bar has a comfortable pub-style atmosphere with stunning gardens and a terrace and overlooks the pond which is decorated with mosaic tiles. For a refreshing dip after a day exploring there is an outdoor swimming pool.
Dining
The Arusha Coffee Lodge has a range of menus to suit every palette. The main a la carte dining menu is chock full of continental & traditional culinary delights and they have a special wood-burning pizza oven. The dining room overlooks a beautiful water feature and is comfortable and warm with soft lighting, brick walls & leather furnishings. During the day, the large French windows allow light to pour in. Enjoy a barbeque supper or a plentiful African buffet on the themed nights which are decorated accordingly.
Rates
Room rates at Arusha Coffee Lodge are per room per night and include breakfast. Extra meals are charged at USD 30 for picnic lunch or lunch and USD 45 for dinner. Children aged 3-12 are charged 50% of the rate (as charged per person) if sharing and 75% if occupying their own room. On Dec 24th, 25th, 31st & Jan 1st a supplement of between USD 50 is required per person per day. On April 2nd-5th a supplement of USD 40 is required. All bookings must be reserved with a 50% deposit and the balance is due 90 days prior to arrival or else the booking will be released.
* Rates in USD
Cancellation policy
Bookings cancelled or reduced between 90-45 days prior to arrival will be charged 25% of the rate per night. Bookings cancelled or reduced between 45-22 days prior to arrival will be charged 50% of the rate per night. Bookings cancelled or reduced between 21 days or less prior to arrival or no shows will be charged 100% of the rate per night.
Additional information
- Neareast Airport: Kilimanjaro International / Arusha.
- Distance from Airport: 45-60 minutes / 10-15 minutes.
Safari Chic Retreats
30 Rooms
Good for:
a rejuvenating rest before or after a trip with Elewana SafariFacilites:
bar, restaurant, swimming pool, child friendlyRates starting from
USD 175
per person sharing per night
per person sharing per night
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