Gran Melia Arusha
Boutique Hotel

Gran Melia Arusha

Arusha, Tanzania · Arusha City

About Gran Melia Arusha

East Africa's finest city hotel — a five-star coffee plantation retreat in Arusha with world-class dining, spa, and the closest luxury base to the Arusha Golf Course.

Gran Melia Arusha is Tanzania's most luxurious city hotel, set within 18 acres of manicured coffee-plantation gardens on the outskirts of Arusha. The hotel combines Spanish hospitality traditions with East African warmth, offering 171 rooms and suites, three restaurants, a full-service spa, and extensive conference facilities. For golf safari guests, Gran Melia provides the ideal arrival and departure base: a short drive from both Kilimanjaro International Airport and the Arusha Golf Course, with dedicated golf services including club storage, tee-time booking, and same-day laundry for golf attire.

Quick Facts

TypeBoutique Hotel
TierUltra Luxury
Rooms / Tents171
CountryTanzania
DestinationArusha
Nearest ParkArusha National Park
Nearest AirstripArusha Airport
Eco-CertifiedYes
Family-FriendlyYes

Price Range

$350 - $1,200 / night

Property Highlights

  • 18-acre coffee plantation gardens
  • 5 minutes from Arusha Golf Course
  • Three restaurants including Japanese fusion
  • Full-service YHI Spa
  • 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
  • Golf concierge and club storage

Room Types

Melia Room
Grand Premium Room
Junior Suite
The Level Suite
Presidential Suite

Amenities

Swimming pool
YHI Spa
Fitness centre
Three restaurants
Business centre
WiFi throughout
Airport transfers
Golf club storage
Laundry/dry cleaning
Concierge
Room service 24h

Dining

Ristorante Italiano (Mediterranean), Kijani (Tanzanian and international), Yoshi (Japanese-Asian fusion). Poolside bar. In-room dining 24 hours. Coffee plantation tours with tastings.

Activities & Experiences

Golf at Arusha Golf Course (5km), Arusha National Park day trips, coffee plantation tours, cultural Arusha city tours, Mount Meru trekking, shopping excursions, spa treatments.

Wildlife

Arusha National Park (30 min drive) offers giraffe, buffalo, colobus monkeys, flamingos, and over 400 bird species. Mount Meru dominates the skyline.

Best Time to Visit

Year-round. Arusha's highland climate is pleasant throughout with temperatures of 15-28°C. Ideal as a first/last night for any Serengeti golf safari.
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