Marangu Hotel is just a few kilometers from the Marangu Gate, the starting point for one of the major routes up Mount Kilimanjaro. Twelve acres of beautiful gardens surround the property, which was once a coffee farm but has now been in service as a hotel for 90 years.
The Marangu Hotel has always been strongly embedded in its locality, committed to an ethical, sustainable operation. Vegetables are sourced from the garden, and bread is baked on-site.
Cottages of different sizes, styles, and characters are scattered on the grounds, providing the guest with accommodation. At Marangu Hotel, You can choose from single, double, triple, and family rooms with a four-adult plus infant capacity.
At Marangu Hotel, all rooms have a bath and shower; some have central verandahs.
Guests will enjoy the wholesome cuisine at Marangu Hotel, which uses the very best of the vegetable gardens’ produce in its tasty and plentiful creations. Seasonal fruits are turned into delicious fresh juices and local delicacies, such as banana stew.
The hotel bar provides a range of beers, wines, and other beverages for refreshments. There are relaxing lounges, as well as lush gardens, in which to enjoy them.
24h-Electricity operated by solar, Baby cot, Bathroom, Bedside lamps, Chair, Double room, Dressing table, Electric socket for charging, Extra bed, Face Towel, Family rooms, Flushable en-suite toilet, Hand towel, Indoor room seating area, Insect repellant, Luggage stand, Mosquito net, Outdoor room seating area, Radio call, Single room, Toiletries, Torch, Towels, Triple rooms, Twin room, Umbrella, Wake-up call, Wardrobe with hangers, Water bottles, Wooden safety box with a key, Writing desk, Zip up doors
À la carte, Alcoholic drinks, Bar, Buffet, Cake, Champagne, Full board, Indoor dining area, Minibar, Outdoor dining area, Packed lunchboxes, Private bush breakfast, Private bush dinner, Private bush lunch, Restaurant, Room service, Sundowner, Tea and Coffee maker, Wine
Daily housekeeping, Hand wash, Laundry, Shoe cleaning, Sun-Dried
24-Hour security, Escort guards, Fire extinguishers, Maasai security guards, Radio call, Torch, Whistle, Wooden safety box with a key
Landscape view, Mountain views, Outdoor fireplace, Outdoor lounge, Serengeti plain view, Sun deck, Sunrise view, Sunset view, Wildlife view
Campfire, Cash payment, Credit card payment, Wi-Fi
You’ll find the lodge just on the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro in the Marangu region. Its strategic location is ideal for those trekking Mount Kilimanjaro.
By road from Arusha, the journey to Marangu Hotel is around 120 kilometers and takes about 3 hours.
English and Swahili are spoken at the hotel.
Guests can book single, double, twin, or triple rooms.
Yes, the hotel caters to families.
The hotel is accessible to wheelchairs and can suitably adapt rooms. Please get in touch with us in advance to discuss your specific needs.
Of course, you can relax and enjoy the fantastic views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
Pure, drinkable, and delicious, the hotel water is supplied by our very own spring. If you are taking a trek with us up Kilimanjaro, you’ll be pleased to know that the water on this route is safe to drink without being treated. On the other (camping) routes, the water is filtered. Suppose you want your water further treated while on the climb; you can bring your sterilizing tablets, etc. Glacier melt is not drinkable, as it is full of minerals. Bottled water can be purchased.
Although it is safe to walk around after dark, it is not recommended as there is no street lighting and pavements are often uneven. Hiring a local guide is recommended for day walks as you will find them informative.
The Marangu Hotel is 1340 meters, or 4396 feet, above sea level.
Guests can use the hotel swimming pool during their stay.
As well as the pool, the hotel has gardens and lounges.
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