Mount Meru Game Lodge

This is one great hotel with history going back to the 1930s. The hotel and its furnishings hark back to an Africa of the past and the new owner has spent efforts to maintain that quaint atmosphere. He succeeded. The hotel sits on beautifully maintained property with a pool and animals roam a short distance away. Some resident monkeys thrive in the trees above adding to the sanctuary atmosphere intended. A surprisingly well stocked gift shop is at the front of the property. The rooms are a bit dated, adding to their charm, and spotlessly clean. The outdoor dining area offers spectacular views particularly at night when outdoor lighting is added. Five stars particularly for the food, cleanliness, setting, service and really nice bedding.

I was highly disappointed with my stay at Mt Meru Game Lodge. For the premium price charged, I expected a far better experience. The rooms are quite outdated, lacking the comfort and charm you’d anticipate from a lodge at this price point. What was most surprising—and frankly, unacceptable—was that no complimentary drinking water was provided to guests. Having to purchase basic water at an already expensive lodge felt excessive and out of touch with guest expectations, especially in a hospitality setting like this. On a more positive note, the staff were genuinely kind and welcoming, and the breakfast was good. However, these few positives were not enough to justify the cost of staying here. Overall, it’s simply not worth the price. There are better options available in the area that offer more value, comfort, and guest-friendly amenities. I would not recommend Mt Meru Game Lodge unless there are significant improvements made.

Wir haben die ersten zwei Tage unserer Tansaniareise hier verbracht. Die Anlage ist wunderschön und toll gepflegt. Das Personal war ausgesprochen freundlich. Wir hatten Halbpension gebucht. Sowohl Frühstück als auch Abendessen werden à la Carte serviert. Abends gibt es ein Drei-Gang-Menue. Alles war sehr lecker und reichlich. Das Zimmer war sauber und liebevoll gestaltet. Es gab jederzeit gefiltertes Wasser.