Arusha Coffee Lodge
Old Dodoma Road, Arusha Tanzania
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Lying on the gently rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any East African safari.
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We loved staying here and wish we could have done another night! The staff were very friendly and helpful - the coffee tour was excellent and the staff leading it were very knowledgeable. The tasting was delicious. We spent time at the art and craft centre on site which was fabulous - I made my own bag and jewellery. Our food was lovely and the room was very comfortable. The staff made us feel special on our honeymoon and had decorated our room plus we had sparkling wine to celebrate. Thank you very much.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alina Haq, Owner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Ellen, What a heartwarming review! Thank you so much for choosing Arusha Coffee Lodge as the starting point for your Tanzanian adventure and honeymoon celebration. We're thrilled to hear that you loved your stay and that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful. Our team takes great pride in ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and special, especially during such special occasions as a honeymoon. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the coffee tour and found our guides knowledgeable. We believe in providing an immersive experience, and it's clear that you appreciated the coffee tasting and the opportunity to explore our on-site social enterprise. We're delighted that you had a comfortable room and that our little touches, such as the room decoration and sparkling wine, added to the joy of your honeymoon celebration. Creating memorable moments for our guests is at the heart of what we do. Should your travels bring you back to Tanzania, we'd be absolutely thrilled to welcome you for another unforgettable stay. Until then, we wish you both a lifetime filled with love and adventure! Warmest regards, Ms Hazel General Manager
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This is a beautiful property but way over rated. The rooms are not maintained - lights not working, fans not working. Having maintenance come to your room at midnight so that you can see to unpack is not a fun experience. The food is mediocre at best. It’s a coffee plantation and the decaf is Nescafé granules.The staff was very nice.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alina Haq, Owner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Mary Ann C, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback about your recent stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge. We appreciate your honesty and regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. We are truly sorry to hear about the maintenance issues you encountered during your stay. We take these matters very seriously and will be addressing them immediately to ensure such inconveniences do not recur in the future. Our guests' comfort and satisfaction are of utmost importance to us, and it is clear that we fell short in this aspect during your visit. Regarding the food, we apologise that it did not meet your expectations. We value your input, and your comments will be shared with our culinary team as we continuously strive to improve the dining experience for our guests. While we are indeed located on a coffee plantation and serve fresh coffee from the fields to all our guests, we will, however, forward this feedback to our processing plant to explore ways of making an in-house decaffeinated coffee option in the future—a skill we have not yet mastered. On a more positive note, we're pleased to hear that you found our staff to be very nice. Our team takes pride in providing a warm and friendly atmosphere, and it's great to know that you had a positive interaction with them. Once again, we apologise for the inconveniences you faced during your stay, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us to make the necessary improvements. We hope you will consider giving us another chance to provide you with a more enjoyable and comfortable experience in the future. Kind regards, Ms. Hazel Grumpo General Manager
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We stayed at this very beautiful place for two nights before going on a Safari. The staff were extremely warm and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The grounds were very lush and beautiful ! There were a family of little Vervet monkeys living in the grounds , one had a tiny newborn baby. The mum came to show us her baby!! Our suite was wonderful !! Clean spacious and very comfortable. Atmospheric and well equipped. The food was all great with a great choice of locations within the grounds to eat it. We did the on-site coffee tour which was really interesting. Most guests seemed to be just passing through before or after their safari, which is a shame because the place is wonderful and a longer stay would be enjoyable. Despite this this staff were consistently very friendly and kind. Thank you to everyone for our wonderful stay at the Coffee lodge! …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 17 Oct 2023
Dear Rialena, Thank you so much for your kind words about your stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your two nights with us before embarking on your safari. Our staff takes pride in providing warm and welcoming service, so it's wonderful to hear that they made your stay special. The Vervet monkey family is indeed a delightful part of our lush grounds, and we're delighted you had a chance to witness a new baby. It's great to know that you found your suite clean, spacious, and comfortable. Our team works hard to ensure a high standard of accommodations. We're pleased that you had a great dining experience and appreciated the different locations within the grounds. Our on-site coffee tour is something we take pride in, and we're glad you found it interesting. We understand your sentiment about guests passing through, but we hope you left with fond memories of Arusha Coffee Lodge. Longer stays are always welcome, and we would love to host you again in the future. Once again, thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope you have an incredible safari experience! Warm regards, Ms. Hazel General Manager
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Checked into Arusha coffee lodge post flying from London to Kilimanjaro, beautiful surroundings, spacious and clean accommodation - with a variety of food options and activities to keep you busy. Unfortunately on arrival our room wasn't ready so despite the long journey we needed to wait ~3 hours and weren't able to properly start our holiday until we were in the room. Similarly to other comments, in comparison to other Safari accommodations, we felt that there was a few instances of staff being slightly overbearing and hanging around looking for additional tips. Having said that it was a really wonderful evening meal and a great way to start our holiday!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 17 Oct 2023
Dear russellj682, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback following your stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge. We appreciate your insights and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful surroundings and the spacious, clean accommodations. We apologize for the inconvenience you faced upon arrival. Your time is precious, and we understand that you were eager to start your holiday right away. Your comments have been noted, and we will use them to improve our check-in process. It's important to us that our guests feel comfortable, and we apologize if you found our staff to be overbearing. Rest assured, we will address this concern to ensure a more relaxed atmosphere for our guests. We're delighted that you enjoyed your evening meal and that it contributed to a great start to your holiday. Thank you for choosing Elewana, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for an even more enjoyable stay. Best regards, Ms Hazel General Manager
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a nice place to stay pre or post safari. overnight here to catch flight the next day. good food. decent service. close to airstrip but almost 2 hrs to Kilamanjaro International Airport. room is nice. lots of monkeys on the coffee plantation.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alina Haq, Owner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Responded 17 Oct 2023
Dear mnsp1964, Thank you for choosing Arusha Coffee Lodge for your pre or post-safari stay, and for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your insights. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, found the food to your liking, and appreciated the quality of service. The coffee plantation does indeed attract a variety of wildlife, including the playful monkeys you mentioned, making it a unique experience. We apologise for any inconvenience regarding the distance to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve our services. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for another pleasant stay. Best regards, Ms Hazel General Manager
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A very pleasant spot to spend the night before beginning our safari. Food was very good, and coffee was excellent, as you would request. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. In retrospect, after staying at camps and lodges in and around the national parks, it was noticeable that the staff waited around expectantly after carry ing bags for tips. In the parks, the expectations seemed to be that you would leave your tip in the general tip box to cover the entire staff. Here, staff members were letting you know subtly that they would like more. I suppose that's the difference of being in a city.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Alina Haq, Owner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Responded 8 Oct 2023
Dear TomM1951, Thank you for choosing Arusha Coffee Lodge as your pre-safari refuge and for taking the time to share your feedback on TripAdvisor. We are delighted that you found our lodge to be a pleasant spot and enjoyed the quality of our food, as well as the fresh coffee from our plantation, which we take great pride in serving to our guests. It's wonderful to hear that you found your room clean and the beds comfortable for a good night's rest. We appreciate your observations regarding the tipping culture, and we apologise if it made you feel uncomfortable in any way. Soliciting for tips is not a practice we endorse, and we will certainly consider your feedback as we continue to improve our services. Once again, thank you for choosing Arusha Coffee Lodge as your pre-safari accommodation, and we hope you had an incredible safari experience in the national parks. Should your travels bring you back to Arusha in the future, we would be delighted to welcome you again and provide you with an even more enjoyable stay. Warm regards, Ms Hazel General Manager
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The lodge was beautiful, the staff kind and attentive and the room was very comfortable. Couldn’t think of a better base camp before and after an African safari! The grounds and outdoor dining were great after our long journey to get there.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Be careful to lock your doors, the vervet monkeys are very smart!
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Response from Alina Haq, Owner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Responded 17 Oct 2023
Dear WarrenWood, We appreciate your wonderful feedback and your choice to stay with us at Arusha Coffee Lodge. It's delightful to hear that you found our lodge beautiful, our staff attentive and kind, and your room comfortable. We understand that an African safari can be a thrilling but also tiring adventure, so we're glad to have provided you with a serene and comfortable base camp. Our lush grounds and outdoor dining areas offer a tranquil space to relax and rejuvenate. Thank you for choosing Arusha Coffee Lodge as your pre- and post-safari retreat. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another exceptional experience in the future. Best regards, Ms Hazel General Manager
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Stayed at Arusha Coffee Lodge before and after Tanzanian Safari. Immediately impressed by the beautiful lodge with surrounding greenery including coffee plants. Enjoyed many meals which were all delicious. Our accommodations were appropriate for lodge setting-very comfortable,clean and inviting. Staff was friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed the monkeys roaming the grounds. The lodge is also home to local master artisans with disabilities! Would highly recommend. Just be sure to ask which meals are included in your package as their buffets can be pricey.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alina Haq, Owner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Responded 8 Oct 2023
Dear Pamela C, Thank you so much for sharing your valuable feedback following your stay. Arusha Coffee Lodge is indeed a perfect haven for relaxation before or after any East African Safari. It's wonderful to know that you were immediately impressed by the beauty of our lodge and the lush greenery that surrounds it, nestled within our working coffee plantation. We're delighted that you enjoyed our delicious meals and found your accommodations comfortable, clean, and inviting. Our team takes great pride in providing warm and attentive service to our guests. The presence of monkeys on our grounds indeed adds to the unique charm of our lodge, allowing you to connect with the local wildlife during your stay. Additionally, we're honoured to be home to local master artisans with disabilities, further enriching the cultural experience for our guests. Thank you for choosing Arusha Coffee Lodge, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable stay. Warm regards, Ms. Hazel General Manager
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The outside is beautiful. Coffee plantation, flowers are nicely done. However, it seems it’s been awhile since they updated the rooms. Looks lovely, but every floor board creaks. Food is a 6 out of 10. Would not be quick to return.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alina Haq, Owner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Responded 8 Oct 2023
Dear Michele S, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay with us at Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana. We truly appreciate your honest assessment. We're delighted to hear that you appreciated the beauty of our coffee plantation and the well-maintained floral surroundings. However, we sincerely apologise for any inconveniences you experienced with the room. Your comment about the creaky floorboards has been noted, and we will address this issue promptly to improve the comfort of our accommodations. Regarding your dining experience, we regret that we did not fully meet your expectations. We take guest feedback seriously, and our culinary team will use your comments as valuable input for enhancements in our food offerings. We understand that preferences can vary, and we hope that you might consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying experience in the future. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly if you decide to return, as we would love the chance to make your stay exceptional. Thank you for choosing Arusha Coffee Lodge, and we appreciate your input as it helps us strive for continuous improvement. Warm regards, Ms Hazel General Manager
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Excellent food, staff and service. I have been to many lodges in Africa, if you want a great experience at a reasonable cost, this is an excellent choice. I would return again and avid staying in Arusha. Lodge was comfortable, service impeccable, food very good.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Alina Haq, Owner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Responded 25 Sept 2023
Dear cglynn724, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your recent stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us. It's fantastic to know that you found our lodge comfortable and enjoyed the impeccable service provided by our dedicated staff. We take pride in offering a memorable and affordable experience to our guests, and we're thrilled to have met your expectations in this regard. Our culinary team is also pleased to hear that you found the food very good. We genuinely appreciate your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back when you return to Arusha. If you have any specific preferences or requests for your next visit, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Once again, thank you for choosing Arusha Coffee Lodge and we can't wait to have you with us again in the future! Best Wishes, Ms. Hazel General Manager
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$395 - $518 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arusha Coffee Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Arusha Coffee Lodge?
Nearby attractions include The Tanzanite Experience (5.6 km), Shanga & Shanga Foundation (0.08 km), and Moivaro Cultural Tourism Programme (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Arusha Coffee Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Arusha Coffee Lodge?
Top room amenities include a minibar, a desk, and a mosquito net.
What food & drink options are available at Arusha Coffee Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Arusha Coffee Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Five Chutneys, Chinese Whispers, and Georges Tavern.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Arusha Coffee Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Arusha Coffee Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Arusha Coffee Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Arusha Coffee Lodge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Arusha Coffee Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Arusha Coffee Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Swahili.