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9.4/10Excellent99 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.0/10 9.0
Condition8.8/10 8.8
Location8.0/10 8.0
Neighborhood7.4/10 7.4
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About Stella Maris Lodge
With a stay at Stella Maris Lodge in Moshi, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Uhuru Park and Moshi Golf Club. This hotel is 14. 9 mi (24. 1 km) from Kilimanjaro National Park and 5. 9 mi (9. 5 km) from Moshi Outdoor Market.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 10 km.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Moshi? This hotel has facilities measuring 3200 square feet (288 square meters), including a conference center.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies.
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Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
With a stay at Stella Maris Lodge in Moshi, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Moshi Golf Club and Moshi Cemetery. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Uhuru Park and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Moshi Clock Tower.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Planning an event in Moshi? This hotel has 3100 square feet (288 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
8:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: TZS 100000.00 per vehicle (one way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Moshi Golf Club
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Moshi Cemetery
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Uhuru Park
9 km / 5.6 mi
Moshi Clock Tower
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Moshi Outdoor Market
9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Moshi Railway Station
9.9 km / 6.2 mi
Rau Forest Reserve
11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Machame Gate
22.4 km / 13.9 mi
Materuni Waterfalls
23.3 km / 14.5 mi
Kilimanjaro National Park
23.7 km / 14.7 mi
Kikuletwa Hotsprings
26.7 km / 16.6 mi
TPC Golf Course
30.7 km / 19.1 mi
Kinukamori Falls
48.5 km / 30.1 mi
Chagga Museum
50.1 km / 31.1 mi
Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate
51.7 km / 32.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 25
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- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Multilingual staff
- Hotel safe
- Shop
- Terrace
- Luggage room
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- Clothes dryer
- Grill/BBQ
- Bar
- Conference room
- Meeting room: 2
- TV lounge
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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SUITE ONE BEDSUITE • ONE BEDSUI.1B
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TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST
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TWIN STANDARD
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SUITE QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMSSUITE • QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMSSUI.B2-QN
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What other guests saying about Stella Maris Lodge
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Jasmine
We arrived for a late check in and staff was there to greet us. That was a very nice touch. Staff were excellent. Room was clean and amenities adequate. We were given a room with the view of Kilimanjaro which was an added bonus. Would definitely stay here again.
Monique
Staff so kind and welcoming. Nothing was any issue.
Stephanie
I really enjoyed spending time at this hotel. The staff are very welcoming and wonderful people to be around. The staff made sure that I had a shuttle to go around town and a safe way to get there, had a secure place to store the remaining luggage, and they made delicious food for breakfast and at the restaurant. I would highly recommend to stay at the Stella Maris Lodge.
FLAVIA
The service provided by Stella Maris was exceptional. From the airport pick up, to the food and the rooms and the staff who were always smiling, and happy to help us. Keep up the great work.
Thomas
Room was clean and comfortable. Getting in and out was easy. Staff is very friendly.
Joseph
At Stella Maris, You Are Family
The people that work at Stella Maris are wonderful and really set this place apart from other options. I stayed here for 6 nights around a Kilimanjaro trek and it was a very comfortable and warm stay. The staff are friendly and caring and it very quickly felt like my home away from home. The food was also delicious and I appreciated the mission of the hotel+school. If I'm ever back in the Moshi/Arusha area, I'll be looking to stay here again. Be aware that the power does go out in Tanzania from time to time, so it's best to be prepared for that.
Anouska
The staff is the heart of the hotel. Olivia, Innocence, Esther and Teddy were fantastic. Incredibly helpful. The breakfasts were delicious and huge portions. And the fruit juices are addictive.
The rooms are clean and great water pressure. The rooms can be a little dark and wifi is best in the reception area.
The rooms are clean and great water pressure. The rooms can be a little dark and wifi is best in the reception area.
Dean
The Stella Maris staff is the highlight of the facility. They immediately become family and treat you as such. The facility is very clean and very well kept. There are limitations that are to be expected as a part of visiting the country and area such as occasional area power outages (which are only a brief interruption till the generator comes on) and periodic brief Wifi disruption common for the area. The food is excellent. The bed is comfortable with a mosquito net. Pillows are comfortable. But again, the staff are the stars of the show.
Ramesh
Exceptionally friendly and caring staff. We were greeted with a hug and a huge smile. Because of our flight issue and rerouting, we ended up reaching at 8:30 am, far earlier than our anticipated arrival of 3:30 pm. They were very nice and gave us a room at 8:30 am and we were able to catch up with our sleep (previous night was meant to be restful in Nairobi, which never happened due to flight delays and rerouting directly to JRO...so, we were really tired).
In the late afternoon, we were hoping to take their transportation service to go to the hot spring (about 50 minute drive each way). Instead of quoting a flat fee for the transportation, they told up that they would charge $70 per person. For 8 people in our group, it would have been $560 for a total of a 3-hour trip. That was too steep. We ended up hiring a taxi service who charged $120 total (for two different vehicles). I guess Stella Maris did not really ever offer that service in the past and was quoting prices based on several tour operators' prices...but the tour operators there take people for a day trip to the hot springs and include a lunch and entrance fee and they do charge about $50 to $70/person.
I think Stella Marris is a great place to stay...not fancy but great service and extremely friendly people. We found their gift shop offering to be very reasonably priced (as compared to shops in Arusha).
The transportation service (mis)quote notwithstanding, I would highly recommend the place.
In the late afternoon, we were hoping to take their transportation service to go to the hot spring (about 50 minute drive each way). Instead of quoting a flat fee for the transportation, they told up that they would charge $70 per person. For 8 people in our group, it would have been $560 for a total of a 3-hour trip. That was too steep. We ended up hiring a taxi service who charged $120 total (for two different vehicles). I guess Stella Maris did not really ever offer that service in the past and was quoting prices based on several tour operators' prices...but the tour operators there take people for a day trip to the hot springs and include a lunch and entrance fee and they do charge about $50 to $70/person.
I think Stella Marris is a great place to stay...not fancy but great service and extremely friendly people. We found their gift shop offering to be very reasonably priced (as compared to shops in Arusha).
The transportation service (mis)quote notwithstanding, I would highly recommend the place.
Randy
The staff and service were so friendly and welcoming
Kwie-Hoa
proceeds go to a good cause
nice and clean property
friendly and helpful staff
is not walkable to center of town, but can ask for local taxi via front desk
nice and clean property
friendly and helpful staff
is not walkable to center of town, but can ask for local taxi via front desk
Verified traveler
Great stay before Kilimanjaro trek!
I booked one night here before joining my trekking group the next day. Hotel staff is the friendliest I have ever encountered. My room was clean and comfortable. Water needed to be heated up about 15 minutes before your shower but it is a minor inconvenience. Breakfast was huge and delicious. I look forward to the fresh fruit and smoothie every morning. The hotel donates/supports the nearby school as well. I would definitely recommend Stella Maris.
Sarah
Popular point of deprarture for Kili treks, which is actually nice, as you learn a lot from fellow trekkers. Mama is WONDERFUL, and her staff is responsive and attentive. Good food, comfortable/basic accommodations, and good value for what you pay. I totally recommend the post-trek massage!
Owen
Great Jumping Off Point For Kili
Really friendly staff keen to make sure you are happy - a great jumping off point for climbing KIlimanjaro
Non for profit set up that funds the school in front of the hotel (which also means the road noise is kept to a min)
Non for profit set up that funds the school in front of the hotel (which also means the road noise is kept to a min)
Paul
Very Comfortable with TERRIFIC, Attentive Staff
Large, gracious hotel just outside of Moshi -- down a green country lane – catering to an international clientele, from which all the proceeds go to supporting a school for local children and orphans. The comfortable lobby, dining room and rooms have high ceilings, A/C, WiFi, and in some cases, views of the lovely garden (mine had a private balcony). The two meals I ordered from the chef were excellent. But it was the staff – namely the delightful Teddy, Skola, and Innocent – who were so unbelievably warm, friendly, and attentive, I will always remember them the way they treated me: like family!
Donald
Heartfelt Hotel helping non-profit school program.
I chose this hotel due to it's location and pricing. But, wow!. what a great hotel. Very clean and accommodating. And all proceeds go to an elementary/primary school to help young students receive a better education. The people at the hotel support the school. All the hotel staff were amazingly kind and helpful.
Verified traveler
Staff were wonderful. Rooms were so comfortable. The food was delicious
Jon
Very friendly and clean place. The staff made everything amazing
Scott
Beautiful People
The entire staff is incredibly friendly & helpful. Stella Maris supports the local school that is on the grounds of this hotel.
You are treated like family.
You are treated like family.
Verified traveler
Great place to stay ahead of a Kili Trek. Staff was wonderful and we were able to arrange an airport pickup and a drive into Moshi.
Verified traveler
A home away from home, felt like being home with my family, excellent service! will go back anytime.
JIm
Great Staff
This is rural Tanzania, so facilities are not what you'd get on 5th avenue, but I don't think I've been at any hotel; in the world that had a friendlier staff or people who remembered my name everytime. They were ready and willing to do whatever they could to make it a good stay. They arranged events and drivers. There was always a cool drink waiting for us. I felt cared about. They treated me like family and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Verified traveler
Love!
This was my second time staying at Stella Maris! The hotel staff is beyond amazing! I feel very much at home here. If you are trekking Kilimanjaro it is a short distance away but the views of the mountain are stunning! The rooms are clean and very well kept! I can not wait to go back!!!
Star Sunshine
Simply fantastic
Anyone who is preparing to climb Kilimanjaro knows how nerve wracking it is. Stella Maris Lodge creates the perfect environment, both before and after, for an adventure of a lifetime. I visited in September 2016 and everyone was so warm, welcoming and reassuring. The Manager is the most wonderful lady, and the food and rooms were great. The hot shower I had after the trek goes down as the best in history. Incredible place and people, thank you so much.
Verified traveler
The staff were excellent. Made me feel very welcome right away
Jan
YOU MUST STAY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS HOTEL WAS ONE ON THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY TANZANIA EXPERIENCE.IT IS CONNECTED TO A GRAMMAR SCHOOL THAT IS SUPPORTS. 300 CHILDREN FROM 4-16 SANG AND DANCED FOR US. WE WERE ALLOWED TO VISIT THE CLASSROOMS AND MEET THE LOCAL KIDS. IT WAS A DAY WE WILL NEVER FORGET. THANK YOU STELLA MARIS FOR A BEAUTIFUL BUT ONLY 1 DAY STAY!
dawniel
the staff was incredibly attentive, we felt so well looked after and the food was excellent. also the best WiFi we had in all Tanzania
Carol
Stay was adequate. Really nothing special. Best part was the view of Kilimanjaro. Would look for something closer to the airport.
Chad Huffhines
Incredible VIEW
Very accommodating...... Ordered Pizza in from Moshi. Arranged a Safari..... They were great!!
alissa
Amazing lodge near Kilimanjaro
On arrival, I was greeted before I even walked out of the taxi! Staff came to help me even though they didn't need to. Absolutely amazing service from Teddy and Innocent. I was given a really nice room with views of Kilimanjaro. Amazing hotel and staff!
The kids at the school next door are also amazing and so friendly.
The kids at the school next door are also amazing and so friendly.
Verified traveler
We were very pleased with the staff and facilities, but the fact that the Lodge proceeds directly fund a school made this a very memorable stay
Verified traveler
Convenient from airport. Food was good. Staff was great!
dana
Great people, very personal experience
Organized a transfer from the airport to the hotel - very reliable. They also gave us a drive to Moshi and picked us up. Food at the restaurant is great. All employees are very customer focused. We climbed killy and when we returned the concierge gave us a hug. Clean and beautiful rooms. Would definitely go back and recommend
Ricardo
Very friendly staff , good enviroment ,
jennifer
Ok choice for Moshi
the hotel is basically filled with those climbing kilimanjaro. it is a bit pricey compared to other choices and there was a shortage of hot water in the shower--which was a huge bummer after not showering for a week on the mountain. the included breakfast was a good value and the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly
carl
Best value near [but not THAT near] Kili Airport
Stella Maris hotel supports a local school, and offers great views of Mt. Kili for a reasonable price.
Service and staff are super. Take a walk around the neighborhood.
Service and staff are super. Take a walk around the neighborhood.
Ela
Excellent location for reaching Kilimanjaro airpor
Clean rooms, tasty food, very nice and helpful staff.
Great view on Kilimanjaro from the top floor.
Great view on Kilimanjaro from the top floor.
Leo
High Quality Hotel for Kilimanjaro
The team at Stella Maris went above and beyond to help and were friendly and welcoming. Shaky wifi connection and shower pressure are my only two criticisms and both are of course to be expected at times in Tanzania.
J
Lovely staff and view
Stayed one night and had a great view of Mt. Kili from the 1st floor. People were great, smiling and pleasant and willing to help. It was fun explaining to Teddy and the staff where I'm from, and they made me feel really welcome and a bit like I was with family. Plus Teddy was unbelievably understanding when I explained that a misstep on the mosquito net caused the whole structure to come tumbling down, and then I made things worse trying to fix it! But Teddy was more concerned with trying to reassure me! I really smiled a lot while I was here.
Verified traveler
Great mission
Very nice and helpful staff! Rooms were comfortable and clean!
Verified traveler
Stay here, support a school, have a great experien
This hotel is fantastic! The staff is incredibly nice and warm. The fact that all profits go to support the nearby school is a great feature, but the hotel itself is impeccable. We stayed here before and after hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro (which you can see from the balconies!), and it was the best choice!
Thomas
sunrise on kilimangero
lay in bed and watched the sun rise on kilimangero. All hotel fees go to support primary school.
Dennis
The Place to Stay in Moshi
Our stay at Stella Maris was wonderful plus the proceeds support a school next store. If you are staying in Moshi this is the place to stay. It's a little outside of Moshi proper but you can ask for a ride in if you would like and maybe get an impromptu tour.
Natalie
Treated like family
From the second I walked in the door I was treated like family. Warm greeting, juice, offer to use an extra laptop in my room because I was so tired, etc. Hospitality is the key to everything and I felt right at home. I stayed in room 101 and had a great view of Mt Kili. The room was very comfortable and the bed was amazing - I had a great rest. The balcony attached to my room was also fantastic. The bathroom leaves a bit to be desired, but how much time do you spend there while on vacation? All proceeds go to the school they are building next door, so if all else fails, that should make you feel warm and fuzzy. In short, I loved it and would stay there again - actually, I wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else in/near Moshi. Thanks SML crew for a great stay!
sae young
Reasonabley ok
Lynn
Warm welcome
The welcome is warm and personal. The atmosphere is home like and you are greeted by the same warm friendly people everyday. It is very different from staying in a conventional motel/hotel. I enjoyed my stay and if I were to return to the area I would stay there again. It exists to support a school.
Baystars
Friendly Staff and Good location
Very good location for watching Kilimanjaro.Very friendly staff for several arrangement.
jjannbee
View of Kilimanjaro on a clear day !
Off season and Easter - so nice and quiet - reasonably price - clean and friendly. Food basic. It is a shame the school was built at the front of the hotel - it masks the view a little but it would have been cramped at the back ! !
Sidra
Fantastic view of mount Kili!
Greeted by lovely, welcoming staff who continued to provide excellent help throughout our stay. Room was clean, comfortable and a very good size. Excellent bathroom and an amazing balcony overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro. We managed to see it just before sunset, absolutely breathtaking!! The hotel is a 30-40 minute drive away from Kilimanjaro airport and the staff are very helpful in arranging any transport needs throughout the stay. Really excellent place, great service and all helping contribute to a good cause - funds from the hotel go towards charity and helping orphan children in the local community. Would absolutely recommend this lovely hotel to anyone and everyone!!
Verified traveler
View brill, good cause, staff great, rest average
Actual hotel is average at best. However money goes to a great cause. The staff are brill. View unbelievable.
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Stella Maris Lodge
Arusha Himo Road, Moshi, Tanzania
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