Arusha Coffee Lodge lies on the gently rolling foothills that cascade down from Mount Meru on the outskirts of the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. The lodge is hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, Burka Coffee Estate. It is also close to Arusha airport and situated along the road leading to Tanzania’s most famous national parks. These include Tarangire, Manyara, and Serengeti National Parks and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This, therefore, makes it the best place to begin and end a safari.
At 1400 meters, Arusha has a cool comfortable climate. Arusha town is also the commercial center for the mining of Tanzanite. This precious stone is only found in Tanzania and is said to be a thousand times rarer than diamonds.
Arusha Coffee Lodge is a delightful sanctuary of aromas, gourmet food, and vibrant gardens. The main area incorporates a restaurant, a café bistro, various boutiques at the Traders Walk, and a spa. In the extensive gardens of the lodge is a swimming pool.
Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its annual 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. Arusha Coffee Lodge won the #13 spot in the “50 Best Resorts” overall global list. And #3 in Top 15 Resorts in Central & Eastern Africa.
Arusha Coffee Lodge has been designed around the original landowner’s home that dates back to the early 1900s. The rooms and suites spill off to the left of the main area. Each looks out onto coffee trees and surrounding gardens. Comprising of 30 x Plantation Houses that radiate out into the evergreen coffee fields. There are 18 x Plantation Rooms and 12 x Plantation Suites with a maximum capacity of 69 guests.
Reminiscent of traditional plantation houses outside, the rooms and suites are modern and spacious inside. All furnishings and amenities were designed with ultimate comfort in mind. Arusha Coffee Lodge combines the warmth of an African welcome with the familiarity of a boutique hotel.
Plantation Rooms (45m2)
Plantation Rooms are cozy and comfortably furnished rooms nestled among the aromatic coffee trees. There is an inviting in-room log fire and an en suite bathroom with shower and bath. The rooms also have a verandah overlooking the surrounding green coffee garden. There are 8 x doubles, 4 x twins, and 6 x triples.
Plantation Room
Plantation Suites (58m2)
The Plantation Suites are spacious, modern yet homely retreats among the coffee trees. They all have a private outside terrace with a log fire. The attractive décor reflects the omnipresent theme of coffee. Bathrooms have a soothing rainfall shower and a generous bathtub. Relax and unwind in the lounge area with a TV with satellite service. There are 4 x doubles, 5 x twins, and 3 x convertibles.
Arusha Coffee Lodge Suite ExteriorArusha Coffee Lodge Suite Bathroom
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There are 3 x twin and 1 x double rooms that have a couch that can sleep 2 extra children (so accommodating a family of 4) at Arusha Coffee Lodge.
Children’s Activities Playground with jungle gym, slide and swings Build your own pizza: create and bake your own pizza at the outside wood-fired pizza oven Swimming pool Babysitting is available Kiddies Coffee Tour Shanga Tour with Creative Craft Activities Board games available
Child Policy
Rate
Children under the age of 12 years sharing with an adult
Child(ren) free of charge plus adult single rate
Children aged 12-17 years in their own room (2 minimum)
75% of the adult sharing rate
Child(ren) aged 12-17 years sharing with 1 adult
50% of the adult sharing rate for the child, adult per person sharing rate
Child aged 12-17 sharing with 2 adults
Triple rate applies
Arusha Coffee Lodge Dining
The Grill Room restaurant and The Bistro boast menus to satisfy the most discerning of palates. They successfully fuse international culinary prowess with locally-sourced ingredients. The Bistro also has a wood-fired pizza oven. Other culinary delights are the garden lunches. A 4-course alfresco buffet hosted daily in the garden. Or the traditional Swahili food offerings at Jikoni in the Trader’s Walk. For those wishing to have ‘lunch-on-the-go’, a delicious Picnic Lunch Box can be made up to suit most tastes / dietary requests.
High Tea sun-downer in the gardens
Arusha Coffee Lodge Activities ↓
There is no shortage of things to do while staying at Arusha Coffee Lodge! From bird watching in the gardens to day trips to either Mt Meru or Arusha National Park with picnic lunch. On-site activities include:
Coffee Tour
Located within the grounds of an operational coffee plantation, guests can partake in a coffee tour. Learn about the process that brings a coffee bean from ‘tree to cup’ – from cultivation to harvesting, drying, and roasting. The tour culminates in an all-important tasting of the farm’s coffee blends.
Traders Walk Boutiques
A collection of 5 on-site boutiques offering up food and shopping options: Shanga Shanga is a heart-warming, self-sustaining social enterprise. This workshop is run by approximately 50 Tanzanians, over half of whom have some form of disability. They produce beautiful arts and crafts. Often using recycled materials such as glass bottles, which are turned into colorful jewelry, beads, and glassware.
Tanzanite Centre A remarkable precious stone of a deep blue/violet color found only at Mererani near Arusha. This boutique sells beautiful Tanzanite jewelry and loose stones.
Soko Giftshop Stocked with all sorts of great mementos, keepsakes, and wonderful gifts.
Kahawa Coffee shop with freshly brewed coffee and delicious home-baked cakes.
Jikoni An open-air dining experience that provides a window into Swahili culture and cuisine. Dining is often accompanied by live music.
Nearby activities include:
Masai markets Golf at Kiligolf (advanced booking required) Tanzanite Museum Museum of Natural History Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre
Arusha Coffee Lodge Accommodation Rates
Indicative Rates in US$
Plantation Room
Plantation Suite
High Season: 4th January to 28th February 2024, 1st June to 31st October 2024
Per person sharing
$329
$454
Single room
$494
$681
Triple room
$740
$1,022
Mid Season: 1st to 31st March 2024, 1st November to 19th December 2024
Per person sharing
$267
$386
Single room
$401
$579
Triple room
$601
$842
Green Season: 1st April to 31st May 2024
Per person sharing
$212
$329
Single room
$318
$494
Triple room
$477
$718
Rates Include: Accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis in chosen room/suite.
Arusha Coffee Lodge is part of the Elewana Collection. A collection of luxury boutique lodges, camps and hotels in iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania. Stay longer at any combination of these properties and get great discounts in 2024: 6+ nights: 10% 9+ nights: 15% 12+ nights: 20%
Valid in mid and low season at Arusha Coffee Lodge until 31st May 2024 but all year/seasons in 2023 and 2024 at all other Elewana properties.
Get an extra 5% discount when you return to any Elewana property. Plus a 20% discount on Spa treatments*. *Spa services not available in Masai Mara and Serengeti
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