Finally the Mountain Village is living up to what it could have been, thanks to the Serena chain of hotels. The location is jaw-droppinly beautiful and all rooms do have great views from their balconies. The hotel is perfect if you are looking to use it as either a stopping and starting point for a Kili climb or as a base for safaris to explore the northern park of Arusha. Definitely one of the best hotels for a stay in Arusha.
Mountain Village Lodge - The Facts
Located on the outskirts of Arusha
42 en-suite rooms, each with their own personal butler
Activities around the hotel include mountain biking and canoeing in lake Duluti
A great base from which to explore both the northern parks and Kilimanjaro
Mountain Village Lodge - The Detail
Well-proportioned rooms are set in wide and beautifully tended gardens across a steep escarpment, with views over the vegetable gardens to the distant and often misty Lake Duluti.
A network of pathways lead over tiny clear water streams to charismatic semi-detached thatch bungalows, each with verandas and plenty of nets. Taken over by the Serena chain, standards have certainly improved and now the the wide-windowed dining room (which once felt rather neglected) is stunning and the food is of the typical good Serena standard.
All rooms have private balconies commanding views to Kilimanjaro on one side and Mount Meru on the other with Lake Duluti in front; the setting is fabulous.
