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Located in Usa River and bordeing Arusha National Park, Meru Mbega Lodge features free WiFi, a garden and outdoor pool. Ngurdoto Crater National Park is 8 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units have a seating area. Some units include a terrace and/or balcony with mountain views. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower in every unit. Towels are offered. Meru Mbega Lodge also includes a fitness centre and year-round outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. The property also offers packed lunches. You can play billiards and darts at the property, and the area is popular for cycling. The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport, 24 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
5.8
Low score for Usa River
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Given the great value compared to other lodges in the area Mbega Lodge was great and the lady that ran the place was very freindly and helpful. The best part of the lodge was the viewing tower which looked over into Arusha National Park as the...
  • Curtis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were wonderful. I took a walking tour around Meru and had a fantastic time, including a look around the
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location overlooking the park was great. The grounds and pool (not used by me) were well kept. The room was plain, but comfortable. The staff were very good and helpful throughout!
  • Klaus-peter
    Germany Germany
    We had a very nice 3-day-holiday in Meru Mbega Lodge. Theresa, Godwyn and Deo did everything to make our stay comfortable. Very good fresh food, a wonderful jungle walk that we could never have done without guidance and a short one-day safari...
  • Sara
    Sweden Sweden
    Superb location on the border to Arusha National Park. It is a big compound with half more wooded and the other half more open. Excellent for bird watchin and for strolling around. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The dog Pamba followed me...
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were brilliant. Couldn’t do enough. Very attentive
  • Mariette
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Managers Godwin and Theresa are very friendly and do everything they can to help you. We did a very interesting walking tour with Godwin, he knows a lot about nature and culture. Watchtower is great to see birds, squirels and monkeys. Next to...
  • Eric
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice location, just 1 km from the entrance of Arusha national park. The room was large and nicely laid out, however there are no windows, just screens, so it may get a bit cold at night, but you have extra blankets. The location was...
  • Bo
    Denmark Denmark
    Really a nice Lodge in beautiful surroundings. Park area just outside “Simba Lodge” with baboons and other monkeys (friendly) Nice pool area in green surroundings to. VERY friendly staff, Theresa and Gordy was so nice to us. They also did the...
  • Colin
    Turkey Turkey
    The property is located very close to the gate of the Arusha National Park making it ideal for a day's safari. The rooms are well set out amongst the lush gardens and are incredibly clean. Although the beds are narrow, the mattress was extremely...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Meru Mbega Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Meru Mbega Lodge

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
    • Open all year
    • Suitable for kids
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Fitness
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Meru Mbega Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 1 year are welcome.

    Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 - 4 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Meru Mbega Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    FAQs about Meru Mbega Lodge

    • Yes, Meru Mbega Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Meru Mbega Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Apartment
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Meru Mbega Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Meru Mbega Restaurant
    • Meru Mbega Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Darts
      • Bike tours
      • Walking tours
      • Fitness
      • Swimming Pool
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Game drives
    • Check-in at Meru Mbega Lodge is from 11:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Meru Mbega Lodge is 3.7 miles from the centre of Usa River. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Meru Mbega Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.