Quick facts
Destination
Arusha
Country
Tanzania
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Top Luxury
Starting from
$378 per night
Star rating
5 / 5
Number of rooms
120
Nearest airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — 1.6 miles from Old German Boma (central Arusha)
Best for
Arusha's Finest, Mount Meru Views, Red Level VIP, Rooftop Bar, Coffee Plantation, Business, Honeymooners
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Gran Meliá Arusha — The Finest Hotel in Tanzania's Safari Gateway City
Gran Meliá Arusha is the most prestigious hotel in Arusha — ranked #2 of 255 specialty lodging properties on TripAdvisor and rated as the city's #1 Premium Hotel. A newly built Meliá Collection property (the same tier as Meliá Serengeti Lodge), it combines contemporary Spanish hotel luxury with an East African setting: a rooftop restaurant and bar with stunning Mount Meru views, a coffee plantation on the grounds, beautifully maintained gardens and the Red Level — Meliá's VIP tier with exclusive lounge access and elevated in-room amenities.
Reviews from 2025-2026 describe staff who provide "five star service," a "breathtaking" rooftop view of Mount Meru from the bedroom, and impeccable management of arrival logistics. The hotel is close to Arusha city centre and offers three restaurants, bars, a full spa, gym and business facilities. Rated 9.4 out of 10 on Expedia (exceptional) across 143 reviews.
Accommodation
Spacious modern rooms with Mount Meru views from private balconies. Red Level rooms and suites with access to the exclusive Red Level Lounge. Three restaurants, multiple bars including rooftop bar with Mount Meru panorama. Full spa, gym, outdoor pool. Coffee plantation on grounds. Business centre and meeting facilities. Free WiFi and parking.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Transfer time
1.6 miles from Old German Boma (central Arusha)
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Deluxe Room
Modern spacious rooms with Mount Meru views from private balconies. Air conditioning, minibar, safe, WiFi. Three restaurants, spa, pool and rooftop bar access.
Red Level Room
VIP-tier rooms with exclusive Red Level Lounge access — complimentary afternoon snacks, premium minibar, dedicated concierge and enhanced in-room amenities. The finest Arusha hotel room experience available.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Gran Meliá Arusha is the undisputed finest hotel in Arusha — a newly built 5-star Meliá Collection property with the city's best rooftop views, the most professional staff in Tanzania's Northern Circuit gateway city and a Red Level VIP tier that delivers genuine luxury. Rated 9.4 on Expedia, #2 on TripAdvisor. Our top Arusha recommendation for travellers who want the finest possible start and finish to a Tanzania safari.— The SafariBando team
