A good location for a relaxing stay in Arusha, Meru House Lekisilai is a guest house surrounded by views of the garden. The property features water sports facilities, pool with a view, and private parking among other facilities. There's a restaurant and bar, and guests can enjoy the water park. The guest house provides mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the guest house, all units are fitted with a desk. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in all units, along with a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The guest house offers a variety of wellness options, including a spa facilities, a wellness packages, and yoga classes. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and car rental is available at this 4-star guest house. The guest house also provides guests with outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day outdoors. Uhuru monument is 7.8 miles from the guest house, while Old German Boma is 8.6 miles from the property. Arusha Airport is 2.5 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
10
High score for Arusha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sharon
    United States United States
    It is a beautiful quiet setting. The rooms are well decorated and spacious. The meals were outstanding.
  • Shreyasi
    Thailand Thailand
    The property is set in a semi rural area, inside the Aga Khan campus. The grounds are lovely and the setting is rustic. The rooms are tastefully done.
  • Gulshan
    United States United States
    The property is very pretty. The house is beautifully decorated. The staff were extremely thoughtful and attentive. Sia went above and beyond helping me locate some local items to bring home. Had lovely meals prepared freshly for us. Highly...
  • Barbara
    United States United States
    the house and grounds. are so beautiful. every detail is perfect. Lusi was so kind as were all the staff. Really it was perfect in every way.
  • Ksenia
    Tanzania Tanzania
    A lot of character. Nice area full of flower fields around for walking or biking. Comfortable bed and good home cooked breakfast.
  • Lise
    France France
    Very relaxed and colonial African style. Dinner in the garden with live candles. Very nice meals really well presented.
  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Beautiful location and very nice and welcoming owners:) and excellent food!!!
  • Marian
    France France
    A peace of green heaven under Mont Meru, lovely decorated rooms in a charming property with character. Friendly and dedicated staff, excellent cuisine and all managed by a couple of talented and passionate people.
  • Kees
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Real quiet location. With lovely birds singing around the house. Friendly staff and excellent food thanks to chef Abraham! I had an excellent weekend and do warmly recommend it to everybody who likes something different.
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    You cant really tell from the photos how beautiful and tranquil this hotel really is. The place and the staff are soooo lovely. We stopped here for one night after a long flight from Europe on route west to safari. It is perfect. Just wish we had...

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 49 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Neighborhood info

We are located within an old coffee plantation and surrounded by a forrest, it is safe to do walks around the property. Please inform our reception if you would like to do a walk and we will organise a guide free of charge. Nearby, about 3 km, there is a new shopping mall as an alternative for outing or restaurant. Walking will take about half hour one way or you can ask for a taxi or a piki piki (motorbike taxi) as mean of transport, it will be organised at a separate cost. We can also organize day trips to the nearby National parks (Tarangire, Manyara or Arusha National Park) but we need at least to get your request at least 48 hours prior to your arrival. Full payment will be requested as Park permits need to be paid in Arusha at least 24 hour before the arrival to the park gate. Visits to the nearby Maasai Villages can also be organised at a separate cost.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Spanish,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Meru House Lekisilai
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water park
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Swahili

House rules
Meru House Lekisilai takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 11:00 AM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
$60 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Meru House Lekisilai

  • Meru House Lekisilai offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Spa facilities
    • Bike tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Manicure
    • Badminton equipment
    • Back massage
    • Bar crawls
    • Game drives
    • Themed dinners
    • Yoga classes
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Aerobics
    • Cooking class
    • Neck massage
    • Movie nights
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Massage chair
    • Walking tours
    • Pedicure
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Happy hour
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Live music/Performance
    • Beauty services
    • Open-air bath
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Meru House Lekisilai is 5.6 miles from the center of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Meru House Lekisilai is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Meru House Lekisilai may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Meru House Lekisilai include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
  • Meru House Lekisilai has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1