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Meru View Lodge

Momella Rd | Usa River, Arusha, Tanzania
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Arusha
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Pros - Nice grounds, good pool Good food Great wifi Good staff Cons - Doubtful value for money - five foot high doorways to the cottages, virtually no hot water, US$ 70 (!!) one way transfer from Arusha Beware the manager's mother, she is old school German with all the subtlety and finesse that implies. As mentioned in other reviews,... More

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Riga, Latvia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Great location to start your Safari trip. Comfortable lodges and nice pool with relaxation area. Very good restaurant and service + free WiFi. Helpful staff will let you feel like home. Recommended also for families and friends.

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Dar es Salam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

We've spend Christmas in this lovely lodge, and have enjoyed every minute. Staff is extremely friendly, not only towards us, but also towards our children. The food was very nice and there were two great Christmas dinners. The family cottage is spacious and cosy. No problems with hot water, which is rare in Tanzania, especially in this price segment.

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Logan, Utah
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Meru View Lodge is located just outside Arusha National Park, so easy to do early game drives. Cabins are comfortable, tastefully decorated. Nice pool, excellent food, exceptionally personable and helpful staff. A pretty, relaxing place -- great for the beginning or end of a safari. Even the busy little street around the corner is interesting to explore. Nice barbecue twice... More

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Boston , MA
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

Stayed here before and after our climb on Kilamanjaro, food was amazing in restaurant and they were great with my food alergies! The pool and grounds were welcoming after a week on the trail...wish we could of stayed longer to really enjoy! Safari from teh Lodge was so much fun, all the staff and drivers were great!! Definitly would recommend!!

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San JOse
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7 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

The staff here was very friendly, food was good, rooms comfy and very clean. The setting is nice but the neighborhood stays noisy till late and dogs fighting all night kept us awake. Good internet access at the restaurant area was a plus for me.

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Vienna, Austria
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9 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

We stayed at the Meru View Lodge during a pre-booked tour including safari and trekking. We enjoyed the nice atmosphere and the great food. The rooms are spacious, look good and are clean. The food was excellent and abundant. I can only recommend the restaurant where we warmed up in front of the fire in the chilly evening.

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2010

I stayed here with my two sons, both in their twenties in December 2009. Right from the initial phone and email contacts, I could see this place was well run by positive, friendly managers - several German guys in their 30s or 40s. Since they were overbooked one night, they arranged for me to stay at a significantly more expensive... More

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Bern
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7 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2009

We stayed here 2 nights before and 2 nights having climbed Mt Kilimanjaro + 1 night before flying to Zanzibar. The lodge has a good location between Airport/Kilimanjaro and Arusha/Safari (approx. 45mn by car each). You can even walk to the entry of the Arusha NP and you have nice views on Mt Meru. It is a simple but well... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2009

I stayed at Meru View Lodge 3 nights before I climbed Mount Meru and again 1 night before I tried my best on Kilimanjaro. The Meru View Lodge Team was very helpful in organizing the mountain climbs as well as my safari to Serengeti afterwards. The rooms are spotless clean and the 3 course dinner menue was excellent as well... More

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Address: Momella Rd | Usa River, Arusha, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Arusha Region > Arusha
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Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Ranked #24 of 63 Speciality lodging in Arusha
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