Mount Meru Game Lodge

Really beautiful and tranquil spot. The hotel had lovely personal service and felt like an authentic game lodge with heritage. Surrounded by nature the opportunity to watch monkeys play in the trees whilst eating breakfast is truly magical. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Would recommend for those staying or travelling through the area.

We chose Mount Meru game lodge as we were arriving early morning into JRO on an international flight and wanted somewhere to relax before our safari the next day. We were not disappointed. From our arrival the staff went out of their way to make us welcome and comfortable and we got to access our room by 11am which was fantastic. The grounds are lovely, with monkeys jumping through the trees above our room and small paths to wander down to see some of the wildlife there. The room itself (for 3 people) was spacious and very comfortable. We had a delicious lunch as well as the half-board buffet dinner (which we wished we had just booked B&B as couldn’t really enjoy the dinner as much as ate so much for lunch so was a bit wasted!) Overall a lovely and very memorable stay. Highly recommend if you want somewhere peaceful and calm to start your trip

Lovely place surrounded by flourishing nature. Swinming pool, massage service and fire spot to enjoy a drink. We reccommend it

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 The rooms are quite outdated, lacking the comfort and charm you’d anticipate from a lodge at this price point.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.

I stayed at MMGL on the last night of a 3-week trip to Tanzania. The staff were so kind, helpful, and friendly. Ameema in the office assisted me in organzing a last-minute half day trip in nearby Arusha National Park, and the co-owner Harry was also very encouraging and helpful. Their box lunch was the best I had of all the safari days. If the wait staff saw you once, they’d recognize you and treat you like a friend from that time on. I felt very taken care of. The place has a distinct historic feel, and the room had some of that atmosphere (such as old light switches); it felt a bit like home. The room was spacious with a nice view of the pond. It didn’t have air conditioning, but the fan was sufficient (& it wasn't that hot in November). The lodge grounds are beautiful, and it was fun to see the water buffalo. The food was delicious (chicken schwarma for dinner). In the trees and on the roof of the cottage, monkeys cavorted around—that was an entertaining send-off on my last evening in Tanzania!