Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha Coffee Lodge — Elewana's Plantation Sanctuary at Mount Meru's Foothills

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge sits on the gently rolling foothills cascading down from Mount Meru, hidden amongst one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations on the western edge of Arusha — just 5 minutes from Arusha Airport and about 1.5 hours from Kilimanjaro Airport. A reviewer calls it "Come for the Coffee, Stay for the Beautiful, Lush Greenery," describing the cabins: "wooden balconies, spacious rooms, a step up to the sleeping area with a canopy bed, and a large bathroom with shower and separate tub. Both times, the room was decorated with flower blossoms on the bedspread, towels and bathroom countertop."

Reviews are consistently superlative: "Exceptional. One of the best ever. Staff was absolutely wonderful, food was great, room was wonderful." Another: "The staff were amazing and went above and beyond — the housekeeping staff were so kind and helpful. The breakfast was excellent — the best we had on our 1 month trip in Africa." Guided coffee tours explain the bean-to-cup process, and Traders Walk has 5 gourmet and retail boutiques. The Bacchus Restaurant serves chef-prepared, locally sourced cuisine, with an enclosed pool adjacent to Peaberries Spa (facials, massages, body therapies, manicures). Bike rentals available. From approximately $398-580/night.

Accommodation

Spacious cabins with wooden balconies, canopy beds and large bathrooms with shower and separate tub. Bacchus Restaurant, Peaberries Spa, enclosed pool, Traders Walk boutiques, guided coffee tours, bike rentals. 5 minutes from Arusha Airport.