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Gran Melia Arusha

Simeon Road PO Box 1184, Arusha, Tanzania, 23110
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About us

An oasis within Arusha set out on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee & tea plantations, tranquility with spectacular views of Mount Meru. Gran Melia Arusha has a natural river running through the property, with several natural springs. Staying in line with the company’s pledge to ban all single use plastic, all the water at the hotel will be bottled in-house to utilize in our guest’s rooms and the Conference Centre. An herb & vegetable garden hidden between the plantations, will supply our specialty restaurant with fresh and in season produce on a daily basis. Pamper yourself in our beautiful Spa and relax at our heated outdoor pool where you will feel totally rejuvenated and ready for your once in a lifetime Safari experience

Venue Details

ChainMelia Hotels International
BrandMelia Hotels & Resorts
Built2019
Renovated-
Total meeting space17,900 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms171
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
TANZANIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2022 TANZANIA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE - PRESIDENTIAL - 2022 TANZANIA LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2023 TANZANIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2023 TANZANIA LEADING HOTEL SUITE - PRESIDENTIAL - 2023 TANZANIA LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2024 TANZANIA LEADING HOTEL SUITE - PRESIDENTIAL - 2024 TANZANIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2024 BEST LUXURY URBAN RESORT - AFRICA - 2023 BEST LUXURY URBAN RESORT - AFRICA - 2024 THE GRILL RESTAURANT - 2024

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
17,900 sq. ft.
Largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
23,800 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Baobab Ballroom
|
10.8 sq. ft.
201.3 x 96.9 sq. ft.
15.7 ft.
800
-
350
800
650
430
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Mopane
10.8 sq. ft.
28.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.
15.7 ft.
40
20
25
30
40
40
30
-
Acacia
10.8 sq. ft.
36.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
40
20
25
35
40
40
30
-
Quiver
10.8 sq. ft.
36.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
50
30
35
45
50
50
35
-
Mpingo
10.8 sq. ft.
28.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
50
30
35
45
50
50
35
-
Kigelia ( Boardroom )
10.8 sq. ft.
28.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
22
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22
-
Baobab One
10.8 sq. ft.
67.1 x 31.8 sq. ft.
15.7 ft.
250
-
100
250
200
130
-
100
Baobab Two
10.8 sq. ft.
67.1 x 33.4 sq. ft.
15.7 ft.
250
-
100
250
200
130
-
100
Baobab Three
10.8 sq. ft.
67.1 x 31.8 sq. ft.
15.7 ft.
250
-
100
250
200
130
-
100

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
171

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 47.8 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

Local Attractions

NGORONGORO CRATER CONSERVATION AREA
Park
157 kms
It is in northern Tanzania, home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game drive (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino).
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=
Arusha, TZ
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CULTURAL HERITAGE
Shopping
6 kms
Is the first of its kind in Africa dedicated towards exploring the rich treasures derived from African culture. They have curiosity shops, a jewelry boutique, a tanzanite and precious stone counter, a restaurant, bargain centre and outstanding commercial art gallery.
Cultural Heritage Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha, TZ
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ARUSHA VILLAGE EXPERIENCE
Historical landmark
Head out into the coffee country from Arusha for a guided walking tour through the village of Tengeru. Mingle with the villagers at work in the fields, sample Tanzanian culinary specialties at a family’s home and, try your hand at roasting and grinding your own coffee.
Arusha, TZ
House of Gems
Recreation
1 km
Come and see these spectacular gemstones in their rough form, gain a perspective on the difficulties faced by small scale miners extracting them and, learn the intricacies on fashioning these rough beauties into spectacular facetted jewels ready to be set in jewelry.
Address 45A River Road/Mtoni Road
Arusha, TZ
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Melia 2025
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Meliá Hotels International is recognized as the hotel company most sustainable worldwide annual evaluation carried out by this entity, with recognized

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Facility Restrictions

No pets allowed

Gran Melia Arusha Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Gran Melia Arusha regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Gran Melia Arusha's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.meliahotelsinternational.com/en/ourCompany/Documents/Hist%C3%B3ricoInforme/2020%20Integrated%20Annual%20Report_en.pdf
Does Gran Melia Arusha have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Digitalization of waste measurement through a pilot project with the company WDNA Definition of a roadmap based on data from operational risk audits Identify key needs in hotels to improve the management of solid urban and hazardous waste

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Gran Melia Arusha and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Gran Melia Arusha's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.meliahotelsinternational.com/en/ourCompany/Documents/Hist%C3%B3ricoInforme/2020%20Integrated%20Annual%20Report_en.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Gran Melia Arusha developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, OMS; state, federal and local recommendations and rules taylor made options by hotel; APPCC
Does Gran Melia Arusha clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Please see Stay Safe with Melia Program details - https://www.melia.com/covid-19/covid_en.html
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