Machweo offers a stunning setting in which to relax and rejuvenate before or after your safari. Perched atop a hill with an unrivaled panorama over the Maasai steppe and Mt. Meru, this intimate 9-room boutique hotel provides an idyllic retreat just minutes from the center of Arusha. Machweo means “sunset” in Swahili, and you won’t find a more inviting location for enjoying a classic African sundowner than its terraced gardens. Afterward, enjoy a gourmet dinner of Euro-African fusion cuisine, freshly and healthfully prepared by Machweo's experienced and creative chef.
Machweo’s cottage suites are positioned for maximum privacy. Each features a separate sitting/living area with a private balcony for magnificent sunset views. Lavish furnishings include four-poster beds draped with gauzy mosquito nets and spacious en suite bathrooms with walk-in luxury rain showers. robes and hair dryers. Rooms are also equipped with flat screen satellite TV, safe and mini bar. Guests can find refreshment in the outdoor Jacuzzi, private floodlit swimming pool with swim-up lawn bar, and the wellness spa featuring sauna, steam bath, shower, yoga classes, massage and a range of other treatments and services. A small gift boutique is also located on the premises.
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