Irina Y.
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Gran Meliá Arusha is an excellent hotel — everything is done to a very high standard. I say this with confidence, having travelled around Tanzania for several weeks. The rooms are very spacious; we had two interconnecting rooms, which worked perfectly for our family.
There are several restaurants on site. The rooftop restaurant has great food, but service can be quite slow — with children, it took around 40 minutes for starters and almost two hours for dinner. That said, they also offer a buffet during high-demand periods, which we experienced on our second stay after the safari. The selection was very good, well prepared, quick, and ideal for families.
The swimming pool is beautiful and very Instagram-worthy, though the water is quite cold, so keep that in mind. The gym is well equipped, and there is a sauna and hammam in the changing rooms (adults only), while the gym itself is available for teenagers. The hotel also has a lovely garden that is educational and enjoyable for children. Definitely worth exploring.