Gran Meliá Arusha: 171 Amazing Luxury Rooms & Suites

Gran Meliá Arusha is a 5-star luxury hotel in Arusha, Tanzania, offering an elegant setting surrounded by landscaped coffee and tea plantations. The property features 171 rooms and suites, with many offering views of Mount Meru or Arusha City. Its combination of luxury accommodation, wellness facilities, restaurants and convenient access to Northern Tanzania makes it an excellent choice for travellers beginning or ending a safari.

About Gran Meliá Arusha

Located on Simeon Road in Arusha, Gran Meliá Arusha provides a peaceful retreat within the city. The hotel is set among landscaped coffee and tea plantations, with a natural river and several springs running through the property. An herb and vegetable garden also supplies fresh produce for the hotel’s restaurants.

The property combines contemporary luxury with Tanzanian-inspired design, incorporating colours and details inspired by local culture and the surrounding coffee plantations. The setting provides a distinctive introduction to Tanzania for travellers arriving before a safari or a comfortable retreat after returning from the bush.

Luxury Accommodation

Gran Meliá Arusha offers 171 rooms and suites, with accommodation designed around comfort, space and views of the surrounding landscape. Rooms feature private balconies, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, television, minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities.

The accommodation includes Deluxe City View rooms, Deluxe Mount Meru View rooms and RedLevel suites, with larger suites providing additional living space and enhanced services.

Guests staying in the Mount Meru View rooms can enjoy views toward one of Tanzania’s most iconic mountains, while the city-view accommodation provides a different perspective over Arusha.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Gran Meliá Arusha offers a variety of dining experiences across its restaurants, lounge, café and pool bar. The hotel’s dining options provide opportunities to enjoy both international cuisine and flavours inspired by Tanzania and the wider region.

The property’s herb and vegetable garden contributes fresh seasonal ingredients to selected culinary experiences, adding a farm-to-table element to the hotel stay.

The combination of indoor dining, outdoor spaces and the hotel’s landscaped surroundings makes the property suitable for both relaxed meals and special occasions.

Swimming Pool, Spa & Wellness

Guests can relax at the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by landscaped grounds and views of the surrounding area. The property also features a spa and wellness centre, providing treatments and spaces dedicated to relaxation.

For active travellers, the hotel has a 24-hour gym and running track, making it possible to maintain a fitness routine while travelling.

The gardens and plantation setting also provide a pleasant environment for taking a quiet break between safari activities.

Meetings & Events

Gran Meliá Arusha is also designed for business meetings, conferences and private events, with dedicated conference facilities and business services.

Its combination of luxury accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and conference spaces makes the hotel suitable not only for leisure travellers but also for corporate groups and special events in Arusha.

Location for Tanzania Safaris

Gran Meliá Arusha is conveniently located for travellers starting a Northern Tanzania safari. From Arusha, guests can continue towards some of the country’s most famous wildlife destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park.

The hotel is also suitable for travellers combining a safari with Mount Meru trekking or a visit to Arusha National Park.

Its location in Arusha makes it particularly useful as a pre-safari or post-safari hotel, allowing guests to enjoy a comfortable luxury stay before heading into the national parks or after returning from their safari.

A Luxury Base in Arusha

With 171 rooms and suites, Mount Meru views, landscaped coffee and tea plantations, swimming pool, spa, gym and multiple dining options, Gran Meliá Arusha provides a refined accommodation experience in Northern Tanzania.

The hotel is particularly suitable for travellers looking for luxury accommodation in Arusha before or after a private safari, as well as families, couples, business travellers and groups.

For more information on accommodation, facilities and guest experiences, visit the official Gran Meliá Arusha website.

Plan Your Tanzania Safari

Stay at Gran Meliá Arusha before or after your private Tanzania safari with Grand World Tours. Your itinerary can combine Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, with accommodation selected according to your preferred travel style and budget.

Explore our Tanzania Safari Tours and let Grand World Tours create a private safari itinerary around your preferred destinations, accommodation and travel dates.