Kaliwa Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Kaliwa Lodge welcomes travelers to a tranquil setting with a charming garden and well-stocked library. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, drinks at the bar, and light fare at the restaurant. This upscale property consistently earns praise for its serene atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 560 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bungalow

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 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 - 6.5 miles
  • Machame Gate - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Uhuru Park - 32 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Moshi Outdoor Market - 33 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Materuni Waterfalls - 53 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Kaliwa Lodge

Upscale lodge near Machame Gate
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Kaliwa Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kaliwa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaliwa Lodge?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaliwa Lodge on Oct 28, 2025 start from $190.58, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kaliwa Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kaliwa Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Kaliwa Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Kaliwa Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kaliwa Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Machame Gate.

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