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Kaliwa Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Machame with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Nestled near Machame Gate, Kaliwa Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with a charming garden and library. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar, or enjoy light fare at the on-site restaurant. Guests have praised this upscale lodge for its serene atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $177
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Machame Road, Machame, 6967

What's nearby

  • Kilimanjaro National Park - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Machame Gate - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Moshi Golf Club - 30 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Uhuru Park - 32 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Moshi Outdoor Market - 33 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 58 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Melinda's(Country Side Restaurant) - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Kaliwa Lodge

Kaliwa Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Machame Gate and Kilimanjaro National Park. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property provides WiFi up to 200 MB per person, per day.
    • Please note that this property is located approximately 15 miles (25 kilometers) outside of Moshi.
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Kaliwa Lodge Machame
Kaliwa Lodge
Kaliwa Machame
Kaliwa Lodge Lodge
Kaliwa Lodge Machame
Kaliwa Lodge Lodge Machame

Frequently asked questions

Does Kaliwa Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kaliwa Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Kaliwa Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Kaliwa Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kaliwa Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Kaliwa Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kaliwa Lodge?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Kaliwa Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kaliwa Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Kaliwa Lodge like?

Kaliwa Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Kilimanjaro National Park, which is 13 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Kaliwa Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent and the coffee was delicious. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were incredible and so helpful. View is perfect
Kofi, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing view from the deck, great service and rooms have everything you need
Melanie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden gem

Phenomenal
Eugene, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Mt. Kilimanjaro viewing deck was my favorite.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Kaliwa lodge is 1hr from airport & Mt Kili walking points. You must arrange transport with lodge to go anywhere as the lodge is very isolated. Located amongst banana plantation down a very bumpy dirt road. Lodge is surrounded by walls and is secure. The lodge has a garden courtyard with rooms around yard. Large deck overlooking a green valley and Mt Kilimanjaro. Room & ensuite is functional with adequate space. Dated modern decor, large netted comfy bed, good hot water & WiFi. Dinner was good & had breakfast box. Staff are great. Birds at night & early morning can be a nuisance for light sleepers. Dinner & drinks at reasonable prices.
Alex, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Avoid, I stayed here in August 2024. I should have left a review before now, however, was waiting for the police to review my complaint but nothing appears to have happened. I stayed here before climbing Kilimanjaro and had over $1000 in cash stolen from my hotel room whilst I slept. The hotel staff searched the room thoroughly but the monies never turned up. This is obviously a serious accusation and have thought twice about posting this review but believe it is necessary to alert anyone else staying at this property. The hotel is supposed to be on a gated enclosure so can only conclude it was a member of staff responsible for the theft.
Charles, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful but not a comfortable sleep!

Lovely space and great staff. The room had no ventilation, the bed was extremely hard, not enough hooks in the bathroom to put wet towels, storage space in the shower to put the shampoo and body wash, and not enough counter space for toiletries. The breakfast was excellent and the coffee was delicious.
Tabitha, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at Kaliwa. The staff members were lovely--the people were the highlight of our stay. The rooms are practical but tastefully decorated, very clean, and pleasant. I'm very grateful that the Kaliwa team was accommodating when we realized that my father's CPAP breathing machine would need overnight electricity. Their quick thinking was very appreciated. The food was very nice and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Place to Recover from Long Flights

We had been promised a driver to take us from the airport to the lodge, and he was there waiting in spite of the l-o-n-g entry process and the late hour. And, he is a very good driver, even where the roads were iffy. We were offered a late light supper, which was perfect. In the morning, the manager greeted us with "Come see the mountain. It's the first time in a month!" He led us to a huge deck jutting out over a gorge, and there in front of us was a crystal clear Kilimanjaro. Wow! Kaliwa Lodge offers several add-on excursions. We chose to do a short walking tour the first day to get the kinks out and a longer walking tour the second that included lunch and a tour of a coffee plantation. Both were well worth it to us. The grounds of the lodge are lovely and beautifully maintained. The rooms consist of one long building with several units and then some that are back-to-back units. We had one of the latter and loved it. The simplicity and great bed also helped us leave the frazzle of travel behind. Breakfast is included in the room rate and was both generous and healthful. We stayed for three nights and had the regular dinner twice and lunch once. The rates for these were very reasonable and the wine prices also.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was a wonderful zen stop for us in Kilimanjaro. The staff treated us like family and the food and drinks were amazing.
Alex, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Het is prachtige omgeving midden in de natuur en met een fantastisch uitzicht op de berg Kilimanjaro. Prijverhouding per nacht versus de kwaliteit van de kamers vonden wij niet in verhouding staan. Echter kan ik deze accommodatie wel aanraden. Super vriendelijk personeel die enorm hard hun best doen om het jou zo comfortabel mogelijk te maken. Het bed is prima en zo ook het eten. Transfer naar het vliegveld was ook prima geregeld en de chauffeur was ruim op tijd. Tevens hadden ze de koffie en de ontbijt pakketten voor ons klaargezet. En aangezien wij om 03:30 uur richting het vliegveld moesten was dit buitengewoon goed geregeld.
Mounir, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dépaysement et détente totale

Très bel emplacement, en pleine nature et quelle vue. Le personnel est aux petits soins. Le dîner ainsi que le petit déjeuner était délicieux et bien copieux. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Nous avons également profité de l'excursion aux eaux chaudes via l'hôtel et avons adoré. Merci beaucoup
stephane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay near kilimanjaro

We enjoyed very much our stay at this property. Very warm welcome, great service. The breakfast with the view on the kilimanjaro is spectacular. The only negative point was that credit card machine didn't worked and we had to pay in cash.
Erik, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Séjour fantastique

J’ai passé un séjour fantastique, le cadre était magnifique calme, reposant et réellement en harmonie avec la nature le personnel était adorable et hyper réactif de l’accueil à mon départ. Je recommande vivement.
Chambre comfortable et préparée avec beaucoup d’attention
Petit déjeuner de très bonne qualité
Pierre, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

kaliwa

facilities are okay. periodically lost electricity and hot water. the staff are wondferful, however.
KAREN, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

kilimanjaro

Beautiful views of Kilimanjaro from deck !!
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unforgettable stay

I want to thank Inger, Marvin and all of the Kaliwa Lodge staff for an incredible stay at the foot of Kilimanjaro. Not only is the place unique and astonishingly beautiful, you feel most welcome and all of the staff is always ready to help you and even share personal stories and local info when you're eating or hanging around in the lobby. An added plus for the lunch and dinner menus, not once did I taste even anything mediocre, was really surprised the high quality of the food, better than in most good restaurants in Tanzania or Kenya - special mentions to the chicken curry and the spaghetti arrabiatta. The place is a bit out of town but the experience is more than worth it. And you never forget the moment when you see Kilimanjaro in the morning sun for the first time from the hotel terrace. I would rate Kaliwa Lodge as a top 5 stay in all of my travels. Juuso from Finland
Juuso, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The lodge is really great. It was our best stay on our Tanzania Trip. The German Managers are very nice and helpfull. They have great terrace with view to the top of the kilimanjaro and a nice garden. We also did the "machame walk" which you can book there. It was a very nice half day trip. We whould defenetely recommend to stay there.
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place, breathtaking views, friendly staff
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We warnt to come again

It was very beautiful. Very kindly staff
Johanna, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place ! Amazing staff ! All good
Nicolas, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

good hotel. but it is expensive.
kl, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It is in a unique location, very quiet and peaceful. The deck is very nice.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

まさにキリマンジャロの1点のみ

まさにテラスからのキリマンジャロのみ。 他にメリットを見つけるのは難しい。 ミニバスで安価にアクセスできるが、明るいうちの到着が必須。 ミニバスは意外と頻繁に出ている。Machame Roadと国道の交差点での乗り継ぎも特に問題ない。 朝食は期待できない、まさにキリマンジャロの1点。
HITOSHI, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The view of Kilimanjaro was great. Did see it but is very weather dependent. Staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble!
2-night trip