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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 5 mi 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 center 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, 15 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin 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

  • Robin
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast and meals were good. Restaurant/lounge is great setting on top of hill in forest. Right at gate to Arusha Nat Park. Lovely grounds. Management and staff were ever helpful and welcoming.
  • Silim
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The place was quiet, surrounded by trees and staff were exceptional
  • Jintana
    Thailand Thailand
    This lodge is located on the border of Arusha National Park , very natural . There is the huge garden, swimming pool , the watching tower the nice view to see Mount Killimunjaro!!! . Room is good and clean. Staffs are friendly and helpful . food...
  • Joy
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved waking up to the sunbirds in the morning! The trips coordinated by the lodge were great too! Extra thanks to Godwin for taking me on a fabulous walk to see the colobus and more.
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place to stay before and/or after Meru climb.
  • Beate
    Germany Germany
    It is e very nice lodge close to the entrance gate of Arusha National Park. The houses are in a nice park with swimming pool and a watch tower which ist excellent for an evening beerin the sunset with a view inside the park, sometimes with passing...
  • Philip
    Greece Greece
    A really lovely setting next to the Arusha park with bungalows in a beautiful forested garden. The bungalows have large, comfortably furnished rooms. The staff were particularly friendly and attentive.
  • Dan
    Israel Israel
    The staff was great. Helped us all the time is all we needed.
  • Dean
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff is super friendly and accommodating. Gertrud and Teresa are wonderful.
  • Marianne
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were so accommodatig. Friendly and so kind.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Meru Mbega Lodge

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • 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
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • 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
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Fitness
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Swahili

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

    Check-in
    From 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation 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 over 1 are welcome.

    Children 5 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

    1 - 4 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

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

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

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

    In response to the 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

    • Meru Mbega Lodge is 3.7 miles from the center 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Meru Mbega Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Apartment
    • Meru Mbega Lodge has 1 restaurant:

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

      • Fitness center
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Pool table
      • Game 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 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.