Top Hotels in Moshi Lodges
The 10 best Lodges in Moshi, Tanzania
Discover the best Lodges in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region including Stella Maris Lodge, The Secret Garden, Honey Badger Lodge, Kaliwa Lodge, Weru Weru River Lodge, Adventures Nest, Karanga River Lodge, Climbers Home, Kilemakyaro Mt. Lodge, Selig Hotel.
Restaurants in Moshi
1. Stella Maris Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 466 reviews
Hotel, conference center, restaurant and bar at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Just 25 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport. All proceeds from the hotel go to fund the adjacent Stella Maris Primary School for orphaned or at-risk children of Mailisita village.
A beautiful place with the most compassionate team you could ask for!
Reviewed By KatelynH8410Stella Maris is both a beautiful place serving a phenomenal cause, and a place that you can stay that you will know you are taken care of, even in an emergency situation. I arrived at Stella Maris in advance of my Kilimanjaro trek with Peak Planet. Shortly after arriving (within hours actually), I came down with a fever, and it went downhill from there. Turns out, I caught a nasty virus prior to leaving the States and it kicked in full gear after the long thirty hour journey and it was prepared to take me down completely. I had never traveled internationally before, I was traveling alone, and I was scared to death. It was not something I was prepared for. I was not climbing anywhere at that point, but I was more concerned with the fact that I was ill and not getting better. I didn't know when I would get better, when I would be able to travel home, or what I was even supposed to do if I needed to get to a hospital immediately. Teddy and the team at Stella Maris saved my life. I had a fever that wasn't going down, I was very dehydrated, and it was only getting worse. Instead of leaving me to my own demise as many other places would have, they cared about me and my health. They checked on me, made sure I got to the clinic and got the medical treatment I desperately needed, and more importantly, I was terrified and Teddy stayed with me whole way. I never felt alone, and I knew the whole time that if something were to happen, they would have found me and gotten me medical attention before it got really bad. They made sure I had food to fit my strange new diet and that I ate, made sure I had tea and water, and just generally made sure I didn't feel alone or hopeless. I don't think I've ever been that scared before, especially with two children at home waiting for me, but at the end of every day, I knew Teddy and the rest of the team at Stella Maris had my back and would make sure I made it home to my children. I will be forever greatful for them and the care and compassion they showed me. There aren't many places that will do that, but Stella Maris and their team did, and I will forever be greatful for them. Not only are they amazing to their guests, but they serve a beautiful cause by using the money earned from the hotel to fund a school on the lodge grounds that provides education to children who otherwise may not have access to it. As a mother myself, it was an absolute joy to hear children playing and singing outside every morning. Ensuring children get a quality education in Tanzania is very important, and Stella Maris is improving the lives of the children in their community and it's absolutely beautiful what they do. While driving past the school, the children smile, wave, and give high-fives, and you can just see how thrilled they are to be able to go to school there, and it's thanks to the incredible work of the people at Stella Maris I cannot recommend another lodge over Stella Maris, in Tanzania or anywhere else, because there is no place else that will provide the same quality of care and compassion while simultaneously giving to a beautiful cause. The lodge itself is paradise, the hotel is very clean and comfortable, and all the members of their team are kind and welcoming. If you ever need a place to stay, go to Stella Maris. You will not be disappointed in the slightest and will leave thinking of when you can come back.
2. The Secret Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Fully serviced B&B to meet all your needs. More than just a place to rest your head. A haven of tranquility, fresh food, hot showers, perfectly mixed cocktails and relaxing gardens. A home away from home with staff who care. A boutique B&B which oozes personality and attention to detail. Magical mountain views, bohemian vibes and a menu filled with wholesome food awaits you!
Kind staff and gorgeous hotel
Reviewed By Jenniweir1Fantastic service, really kind staff, and a beautiful location! This hotel is really friendly, and from the moment we checked in, we felt incredibly looked after. They always go the extra mile- my friend was ill and one of the managers walked all the way to the market in the rain to buy ginger and make her a tea! Really sweet :)
3. Honey Badger Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 492 reviews
Our lodge is a family run, solar powered oasis situated just outside Moshi town with breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our grounds are spacious and gardens are lush providing guests with a lovely natural relaxing environment. Our location enables guests to experience rural life in Tanzania and therefore feel they are more in touch with the country they are visiting. We offer tailored made mountain climbing and safari packages and a wide variety of local and cultural tours and activities. These include: coffee tours, trips to visit waterfalls, hot springs, caves and blacksmiths. forest and village walks, African banquets, drumming and dancing shows, cooking, drumming and dancing lessons and more. The directors of Honey Badger have over 12 years of experience in the field of community development and public health and are working hard to ensure Honey Badger is an integral part of the community and its development.
Wonderful. Definitely Recommend!
Reviewed By Mausyn DI stayed to do a day climb and safari in the area. Very pleased with the staff. Rooms are beautiful and so are the open areas and communal spaces. (They have turtles and monkeys too!) a bit thanks to Digna for her efficiency and hospitality during my stay with them this time. I will definitely be coming back and staying at honey badger. Felt very welcomed and at ease as a solo traveller. Food is excellent and options for dinner and lunch on site are great. Great for resting after a climb of Kili! A+ for my stay. Thank you all.
4. Kaliwa Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
The new design lodge is situated at a height of 1300m on the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro and it is just a few minutes away from Machame Gate, the entrance to the Kilimanjaro National Park. The small bustling town of Moshi, which is roughly 20km from the lodge, can be reached easily thanks to the good tarmac roads. The exclusive location of the lodge, just above a lush green valley, offers direct views of Kibo with its white glaciers.
Beautiful lodge in calm quiet area with breathtaking views but terrible services and food!
Reviewed By Faith MVisited Kaliwa Lodge few days ago. To start positively, it is such a beautiful place, calm, quiet, peaceful area with amazing views. We sat by the terrace overlooking the vast breathtaking view in front of us and the wondrous Mt Kilimanjaro in sight (briefly!). Now to the negatives, overall service was very poor, it took 30mins to get us the menu and another 30mins to actually get the drinks we ordered (we were 3 ladies and 1 child). Food took 1.5hrs and when it came the presentation and taste was terrible. We ordered the sandwich of which the toasted bread was hard and barely eatable, the filling was plain and tasteless. We also ordered Guacamole, but what we got was plain mashed avocado spread on 2 slices of bread. We were left alone by the terrace for hrs without a waiter in sight to come and check on us. I could write an endless review, but all in all we were extremely disappointed in how we were treated, the overall service and especially the food. Please Kaliwa Lodge, could you greatly improve on how you treat local residents who come for a visit, improve on your services, food and hygiene. Very disappointed!
5. Weru Weru River Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 195 reviews
We are a small boutique hotel located in Moshi Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. We have 32 rooms and all rooms can be converted into twin rooms and have also room for an extra bed for those travelling with children. At the Lodge we offer Wi-Fi connectivity, swimming, camel rides, bicycle tours, day trips, coffee tours at very reasonable prices. We like to ensure that our guests are fully entertained. We serve buffet and al a carte meals at our main restaurant. If you are hiking Kilimanjaro, then this is your hotel of choice as we are very close to most gates; Machame gate is only 22kms, Mweka 27kms, Marangu is 45kms, Lemosho is 75kms. Kilimanjaro International airport is only 32 Kms away. You can book your transfer with us at a very minimal fee. For group bookings we offer celebration dinners after the climb with complimentary acrobatic entertainment and local chagga dancers around the bonefire. We have a conference hall that can accommodate upto 200 guests for those seeking MICE around Kilimanjaro. Once you come down from your climb, our Spa provides various massages and treatments so make an appointment at our reception. See you soon.
Pefect conference hotel
Reviewed By 942donaldpWe booked this hotel for a small conference. The choice was excellent. The management could not have been more helpful, and the conference arrangements were excellent - as well as the accomodation and food. Only negative was the pool (water a bit murky) otherwise a 5* experience.
6. Adventures Nest
Overall Ratings
5 based on 36 reviews
We would like to wish you very warm welcome to our facility. Adventures Nest is a place built of tranquility and has sheer beauty of the nature surrounding bordering its grounds. We would like to invite all people interested in Kilimanjaro and the area around to take advantage of our position and make your logging with us.
Great budget hostel in a beautiful location
Reviewed By Sofie LWe are a couple who stayed two nights in this hostel. The place is beautiful, the room big, hot shower and friendly staff. Frank the owner was very helpful and friendly. He drove us to a nice restaurant in Moshi and made us some nice budget tours to a coffee plantation and a waterfall. In Moshi we can reccomend the restaurant “cafe deli chez” where you can get great local food on a budget. We also found a hotel with a rooftop near the food marked in the city, where you can see the most beauful view of Kilimanjaro. It takes around 7-10 minutes by car/tuctuc to the city, bit the location is nice and you wake up to the sound off birds instead og city hustle!
7. Karanga River Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
The Karanga River Lodge is a newly built hotel in Moshi / Kiborilioni. Opened on September 1, 2021. It has 10 rooms. All rooms have their own bathroom decorated in European style. The pool in the protected indoor area can be used all year round. A restaurant and a bar also ensure the well-being of the guests. The reception is manned 24/7. The public and outdoor areas are under video surveillance. Security is available 24/7. Mountain climbs, safari tours and airport shuttles can be organized
Perfect Base for Kilamanjaro
Reviewed By davlew14We had the pleasure of staying in this hotel during a recent holiday in Tanzania. Closest airport is Kilimanjaro Intl Airport, about 1hr by taxi (tip: ask the lodge to arrange a taxi to collect you at the airport). We arrived late around 10:30pm but Agnes and the reception staff were there to greet us and even kept the kitchen open so we could have a late dinner! Many thanks! Due to our limited time in Tanzania, we contacted the Lodge the day before arrival and asked if they could arrange 1 day hiking in Kilimanjaro NP at short notice, they arranged hotel pick up and a legendary mountain guide (he holds the world record for ascent and descent 14h 50m!). Agnes also arranged a great waterfall hike and visit to a coffee plantation at short notice the following day. Hotel is very modern and has all the necessary facilities. Breakfast is excellent, served on the terrace next to the pool. Rooms are spacious and well equipped. Great view of the mountain on clear days. Highly recommended!
8. Climbers Home
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Climbers Home is Ideal located at the center of Moshi Tanzania. We offer best budget accommodation for International tourist and also for those who are in a missions like volunteering and different studies. Our roof top Bar and Restaurant serves drinks as well as international and local cuisines, with a nice view of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Excellent
Reviewed By samoI5612KWI tried a few hostels in Moshi and they were all pretty unorganised. However Hikers Rest was completely organised, extremely friendly staff and the prices were excellent. The restaurant on the rooftop has an amazing view of Kilamanjaro and has great options too! I also left an item of clothing behind and Erasto took the time and fronted the cost to send it ahead to Dar Es Salaam for me. Excellent service all round. Thank you!
9. Kilemakyaro Mt. Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Kilemakyaro Mountain Lodge is situated at the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. At an altitude of 1134m above sea level, it is the perfect base for mountain trekkers and safari makers. Kilemakyaro, now Kilimanjaro, is derived from a chagga word meaning "impossible Journey". The lodge is an ideal sanctuary for mountain trekkers and safari makers to Serengeti, Lake manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro as well as lake Natron and Oldonyo lengai. Whether you stay with us in between safari or mountain climbing our team of friendly staff will be there to welcome you to your private haven. Surrounded by a coffee plantation (arabica), banana plants and beautiful tropical garden with a variety of palm trees the ambiance is an absolute art of nature. The lodge prides itself of its organic garden where fresh fruits and vegetables are grown and used in our authentic and international cuisine. At Kilemakyaro Mt. Lodge "your journey is now possible." Due to its strategic location like none other in Tanzania, the gates of Kilemakyaro Mountain Lodge open to a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
September Assignment
Reviewed By MyDustyDeskExcellent place to be. Very quiet for study, rest and working. The early morning sight of the Great Mt Kilimanjaro. My breakfast was great every single morning with Glory, Calvin and Winny serving it special. Mr Mramba and Octavian always ready to receive us after a busy day at work. Asanteni sana.
10. Selig Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Amazing rooms, lovely food and cheerful staff
Reviewed By ChaggamanThis hotel is in Kiusa Street middle of the city and didn't know what to expect. However my 2-day stay here - extended to 3 days was an amazing experience. First, the reception staff were extremely helpful and served with a cheerful attitude, you can easily see that they like working here. Particularly, Edna shone and did her work as if this place was her own business! The rooms are large, clean and everything working to the highest level just like any other good hotel in the West European city! The bed was large, there is a reading table, a comfortable chair, large wardrobe, TV, the toilet is large and clean and the shower amazing, with hot water and two different shower heads (fixed and portable). The restaurant served delcious local foods and I enjoyed every meal I had here. A tip for ordering food here is to ask them what specials they have. One evening when I just wanted a light food and not anything on the menu, I asked the waiter and she suggested a 'supu' and 'chapati' - see photo! This was an amazing dish all and a very affordable price. The chef and waiters seem to love their job and everything else works well! The WiFi was great, it was free and fast and accessible from all rooms, corridors, restaurant and the bar! In the evening I went up in the bar area and could see the whole town of Moshi from here, including mount Kilimanjaro - see photos. The only downside of staying here is that they do not have a garden to sit out - as it is in the city centre. Overall, although this hotel is in the city centre, the inside is quiet, clean, secure and comfortable. It is easy to get to and the staff are extremely helpful. I enjoyed my stay here and I will come again whenever I visit Moshi.
